Graduation Day -19 June

🎉 Save the Date! 🎉
You are all invited to celebrate the graduation of our Science & Life-Science Validation Program Fall ´24, Tech Validation Program Spring ´25 and Student Validation Program Spring ´25 with us on June 19 at 4PM at the UtrechtInc office. 🎓

We’re bringing together our graduating startups and our amazing community to mark this special milestone. Get ready for startup pitches, showcasing their journeys at UtrechtInc, and of course, enjoy some cold drinks! 🥂

Whether you’re a fellow startup enthusiast, a member of our community, or a friend, we’d love for you to be there. ✨

📍 Venue: UtrechtInc Office in Utrecht Science Park
🗓️ Date: June 19
⏰ Time: 4:00 PM

Let us know you’re coming and RSVP on the LinkedIn event.
Stay tuned! 😉

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How is AI transforming healthcare? • Oct 28

📆 Join us on Oct 28 in Utrecht for an evening where we’ll look at the opportunities and challenges of using AI in the healthcare, bringing practical insights and academic expertise to the conversation.

💡 Our speakers:
Maria Galanty is a PhD candidate at the qurAI group (University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam UMC), within the Intensive Care Lab, under the supervision of Clarisa Sánchez. Her doctoral research is part of the UvA Research Priority Agenda AI for Health Decision-Making, a cross-disciplinary collaboration spanning the Faculties of Medicine, Science, Humanities, and Law.

Welmoed Tjepkema is a data scientist at the AI for Health team of the University Medical Centre of Utrecht with a background in biomedical engineering.

What to expect:
– How AI is being applied in modern healthcare
– Why data quality and expert annotation matter
– How better dataset documentation can uncover and mitigate medical bias
– Wrap up with an open discussion

🧠 AI in Healthcare: The Power of Data and the Challenge of Bias
📍 UtrechtInc
📅 Date: Oct 28
🕕 Time: 17:30-19:30

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Meet UtrechtInc

NEXT EVENT: 30 October 2025

Are you a researcher, scientist, medical professional or student in Utrecht and you want to learn what a startup incubator does and how we could help you set up your own business? Are you passionate about health, education, sustainability or AI? And are you considering starting a scalable business? Come to our monthly open event Meet UtrechtInc.

Sign up and you are invited to visit our startup incubator, get a tour, and learn what an incubator does and how it can help you on your startup journey. Join us for an afternoon of startup insights and inspiration.

Meet our team and get a sneak peek at the inner workings of our university incubator. Discuss your entrepreneurial aspirations and let’s see what your startup journey could be!  Please sign up below to join this event.

Agenda

  • 15:30 | Tour & introduction incubator, feedback on your business idea and ambitions
  • 16:30 | Open community drinks with in-house entrepreneurs and scientists

This event is also for

  • People who want to find out if there is a business potential in their research (academic spin-off)
  • People who want to get a taste of (part-time) entrepreneurship
  • People who have an existing startup but are looking for a great startup support community
  • People who are looking for a co-founder/entrepreneur who can help bring their research to market

Utrecht AI Drinks

NEXT AI EVENT: 5 November 2025

Dear AI Enthusiast,

Utrecht stands out as a hub of innovation and opportunity. Home to the largest Science Park in the Netherlands, the city recently celebrated 900 years of its rich history, boasts hundreds of promising startups, and features iconic landmarks like the beautifully restored Dom Tower. On top of that, Utrecht leads the way in sustainable mobility, with residents owning an average of 1.3 bicycles each, reflecting a city built for forward-thinking movement.

These facts only scratch the surface. Together, we can add new chapters to Utrecht’s story by unlocking the potential of AI right here. The possibilities for growth and innovation in this region are immense when we collaborate. I hope you will join us in making it happen.

UtrechtInc  invites you to Utrecht AI Drinks on Wednesday, 5 November from 4 PM. This event is a great opportunity to connect with academics, experts and founders working at the forefront of AI and AI-driven innovation.

Looking ahead, UtrechtInc will host Utrecht AI Drinks every two months. Mark your calendar for the upcoming session on January 7.

We look forward to welcoming you.

Please sign up here.

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🍕 Founders & Pizza 🍕

🍕 Founders & Pizza 🍕

Calling all founders in the Utrecht region: our third Founders & Pizza night is happening on Nov 12 at Dotslash offices, and you won’t want to miss it!

What to expect:
✅ Free pizza & drinks
✅ Inspiring speakers
✅ Great conversations
✅ Valuable takeaways
✅ A room full of fellow entrepreneurs

Our previous events were a hit, so we’re firing up the ovens again—serving fresh slices and even fresher connections. Whether you’re here to exchange insights, meet like-minded innovators, or just enjoy some relaxed networking, this is the place to be.

📍 Where: Dotslash, Utrecht
📅 When: 12 November 2025
⏰ Time: 17:30 – 20:00

Register here

 

Team up with a Startup

Are you looking for talent(s) to grow your startups team? Or are you considering working for a startup or scale-up?

Team up with a Startup is the go-to event for startup founders and ambitious talent looking to take groundbreaking tech innovations to the next level—together.

Building a successful startup isn’t just about the idea; it’s about the team. The right mix of skills, adaptability, and drive can make all the difference.

At Team up with a Startup, you’ll meet founders, scientists, business developers, marketers, IT professionals, and other talented individuals with diverse backgrounds. Whether you’re a student or professional exploring opportunities to join a startup as a co-founder, employee, or intern (freelancers excluded), this event is your chance to connect and collaborate.

The Startups you can meet are mainly UtrechtInc startups and graduates (B2B scalable tech companies). Non-UtrechtInc startups are also welcome to register, but has to reach out to Robin (robin@utrechtinc.nl) and provide a one-pager after registering.

Will we see you there? Come for the connections, stay for the conversations—network over a drink and get inspired. 🍻

The Fall 2025 edition is coming up on November 13rd 2025.

You can register for free until November 7th.

Register here

Are you ready to join a startup right now? Great! There’s always opportunities available: internships, jobs, co-founding roles etc. Just send your CV and a short description of your dream position (what market, startup stage, team culture, startup team vs you) to robin@utrechtinc.nl.

Toasti talk: Philips Innovation Award • Nov 25

📆 Join us on Nov 25 at Playground for a lunch hour talk with Luc Vegter, Head Ambassador of the Philips Innovation Award! We’ll dive into the world of this prestigious student entrepreneurship award, looking at the trajectory, the benefits for participants, and the vast network it provides, while having a lekker toasti prepared by the capable hands of UtrechtInc team.

💡 Our speaker: Luc Vegter is the Head Ambassador for the Philips Innovation Award, an independent non-profit organization that supports student entrepreneurship in the Netherlands.

What to expect:

🔸What the Philips Innovation Award is and its mission
🔸The trajectory for student startups and how to participate
🔸The personal feedback, coaching, and networking opportunities for participants
🔸Wrap up with an open discussion

Event details:

📍 UtrechtInc
📅 Date: Nov 25
🕕 Time: 12:00-13:00

Sign up today and grab a toastie while you tune in the conversation! 🔗

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The Testing Ground - November 27

🎉  The Testing Ground: Shape the Future of Student Startups 🎉
Want a sneak peek into the next wave of innovation?  Join us at UtrechtInc on Tuesday, June 3rd, for “The Testing Ground”!

Meet the bright minds behind our student startups as they put their groundbreaking ideas and pressing challenges in front of you. This is your chance to be among the first to experience their ventures and provide invaluable feedback that will directly shape their future success. Your insights can make a real difference!

  • 🗓️ Date: Thursday 27 November from 15:00 – onwards
  • 📍 Location: UtrechtInc

Program:

  • 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM: Introduction by UtrechtInc & lightning-fast 2-minute pitches from our student startups. Get ready for a burst of innovation!
  • 3:30 PM – 4:45 PM: The Testing Ground! Wander through our space and interact directly with the startups. They’ll be eager for your feedback, whether it’s on their core idea, website, pitch, or even a job vacancy.
  • From 4:45 PM: Unwind and connect with the student entrepreneurs and fellow attendees over drinks. Share your thoughts and network with Utrecht’s future business leaders!

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to witness innovation in its early stages and contribute to the journey of these aspiring entrepreneurs. No sign-up needed – just come by and make your mark!

You’ll have the chance to:

  • Meet ambitious student startups from our current validation program.
  • Hear concise 2-minute pitches introducing their ideas and the problems they’re tackling.
  • Participate in interactive “testing” sessions. This is where you come in!
  • Engage with the startups, experience their concepts firsthand, and provide valuable feedback on everything from their core idea and website to their pitch and even potential job openings.
  • Help these young founders validate their key assumptions and gain crucial insights from real-world perspectives.
  • Network with the student entrepreneurs and other attendees over informal drinks following the testing session.

This is a fantastic opportunity for students, innovators, and anyone curious about the startup world to connect with emerging talent and contribute to the growth of new ventures in Utrecht. Your feedback is invaluable in shaping the future of these student-led initiatives.

No registration required – just drop by, bring your friends and be part of “The Testing Ground.”

Meet your co-founder XL (Eindhoven) • Sep 29

Meet Your Co-Founder XL is a live national matchmaking event to find a promising tech start-up to join or to find a co-founder that can strengthen your tech company.

During this event, you will get the opportunity to either pitch your tech start-up or present yourself to potentially find a talent match made in heaven.

For whom?

Are you a promising tech start-up with a leadership vacancy? Do you have a scientific background and an idea / technology that is ready for the next step? Or are you ready to strengthen an innovative start-up with your super powers? Ideally we introduce as many opportunities to you as possible. We are looking for:

Tech startups in all stages are welcome (from idea or research phase to scale-up phase).
Both potential co-founders with a track record (serial entrepreneurs) as well as first time entrepreneurs with either a tech or business background are welcome.
This event is NOT for: consultants, recruiters or other people not willing to put skin in the game.

Location: Evoluon, Eindhoven

When: 29 September 2025, 18:30 – 21:30

 

The application is now closed. Next edition will open its registration process soon. Stay in touch!

 

Utrecht Science Week x UtrechtInc • 29 September & 2 October

Are you a Utrecht-based researcher, scientist, medical professional, or student curious about startup incubators and how one could help you launch your own business? If you’re passionate about health, education, sustainability, or AI and considering a scalable venture, then join us at our Open House event during Utrecht Science Week.

Join us at UtrechtInc for an exclusive look into our world:

Dates:

  • Monday 29th of September
  • Thursday 2nd of October

Time: 14.00-17.00 (walk in at any time)
What to expect:

  • A guided tour of our office space (in english or dutch)
  • Meet some of our successful in-house startups
  • Enjoy snacks and refreshments

Discover how UtrechtInc can help you launch and grow your business! We look forward to seeing you there.

No registration needed.

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