October 1โ€ข 07:30 โ€“ 09:00 am

U-Forward Life Sciences BreakFast

About U-Forward Life Sciences BreakFast

The U-Forward Life Sciences BreakFast offers an informal yet impactful platform for life sciences entrepreneurs in Utrecht. Each session encourages networking and knowledge exchange to foster innovation and support sustainable progress in health and life sciences across the region. The sessions are organised for life sciences entrepreneurs from the Utrecht Region only.

U-Forward Life Sciences BreakFast is organised by: Utrecht Science Park Foundation, Municipality of Utrecht, Kadans Science Partner, and ROM Utrecht Region.

Why attend?

The U-Forward Life Sciences BreakFast is designed for life sciences professionals in Utrecht region who want to:

Engage with the local network of life sciences entrepreneurs;
Learn about the latest regional initiatives and research;
Exchange knowledge to help drive innovation in Utrecht.
Start your day with inspiration, great coffee, and the chance to build valuable connections!

๐Ÿ“… Date: Thursday, October 1 2026
๐Ÿ•” Time: 07:30 โ€“ 09:00 am
๐Ÿ“ข Language: English
๐Ÿ“ Location: T.b.a.

You can register by sending an email to Matthijs van den Herik (Matthijs.vandenherik@romutrechtregion.nl).

May 7 โ€ข 16:00 โ€“ 18:30

Team up with a Startup

๐Ÿค The Perfect Match: Team up with a Startup
The matchmaking event to connect talents with startups.

For talents:
Are you looking for a job, a co-founder position or an intership at a startup? This event is perfect for professionals and students that are considering to become part of a startup team as an employee, co-founder or intern (no freelance).

For startups:
Are you looking for the talent that will help your startup grow? At Team up with a Startup you will meet startup founders, scientists, business developers, marketeers and IT professionals

External Startups:
Want to join the talent pool? Non-UtrechtInc startups are welcome! After registering, please send a one-pager to nanna@utrechtinc.nl.

You can register for free until the 1st of May 2026.

Program:
16:00u Walk in
16:30u Opening & startup pitches
17:15u Meet & greet startups <> talents
18:00u Networking drinks
18:30u Closing of the event

All participants are kindly requested to join the full event due to the event set up.

The event is open to all startup founders but there’s limited spots for non-UtrechtInc startups.

๐Ÿ“… May 7 | 16:00 โ€“ 18:30
๐Ÿ“ UtrechtInc, Utrecht Science Park
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Registrations are closed.

May 12 โ€ข 14:00 - 16:00

Faculty of Impact Information Session

Curious about turning your research into real-world impact?

Join this Information Session on the Faculty of Impact to learn how researchers can take the first steps toward building a startup. The programme offers funding, mentorship and support to help transform scientific ideas into impactful ventures.

What to expect:

  • Overview of the Faculty of Impact programme
  • Insights into research-to-startup pathways
  • Opportunity to ask questions and explore fit

Who should attend:
Researchers, PhDs, and postdocs interested in entrepreneurship and societal impact.

May 12, 2026 | 14:00 – 16:00
Utrecht Holdings, Bestuursgebouw UU, kamer 0.43.

More information: https://utrechtholdings.nl/events/information-session-faculty-of-impact-2/

 

Toastie talk

Navigating RVO services for SMEs โ€ข May 18

Join us for an informal and interactive Toastie Talk with Marc van den Berg, from the SME desk at the RVO, as he talks about the RVO services.

You can learn about:

  • Available schemes (innovation credit, guarantees, early-stage funding)
  • Eligibility criteria and application tips
  • Real-world examples of startups that successfully leveraged RVO support

And ask any relevant questions, over some good old toasties!

Event details:

๐Ÿ“ UtrechtInc
๐Ÿ“… Date: May 18, 2026
๐Ÿ•• Time: 12:00-13:00

Sign up today and grab a toastie while you tune in the conversation! ๐Ÿ”—

The Testing Ground โ€ข May 28

๐ŸŽ‰ย  The Testing Ground: Meet Utrecht’s Student Startups

On Thursday 28 May (16:30โ€“17:30), UtrechtInc opens its doors for an informal evening with our current student startups.

Come meet the founders, hear what they’re building, and give them your honest take. That’s it. Just conversations that actually help.

๐Ÿ—“๏ธย Thursday 28 May, 16:30โ€“17:30
๐Ÿ“ UtrechtInc
๐Ÿ‘‰ Register here for free

How the evening runs

  • 16:30โ€“16:45: A quick intro from UtrechtInc, followed by 2-minute pitches from each startup.
  • 16:45โ€“17:30: Wander around and talk to the teams. They’re looking for feedback on anything: their idea, their website, their pitch, a role they’re hiring for.
  • 17:30 onwards: Drinks. Stay and chat.

Whether you’re a student, a professional, or just curious about what’s being built in Utrecht right now, drop by. Your perspective is more useful to these founders than you might think.

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.

Bring a friend.

June 3 โ€ข 3.30PM

Utrecht Biotech Day

Utrecht Biotech Day

Navigating Early Stage Drug Development: Funding, Partnerships & Strategy

Charles River Laboratories, together with UtrechtInc, Kadans Science Partner, and the Stichting Incubator Utrecht, is pleased to invite you to an exclusive afternoon event on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 for early-stage Life Sciences and Biotech companies in the Utrecht area.

What to expect

This event will bring together young biotech teams, experienced company leaders, an active life sciences investor, and Charles River experts to share practical, real-world insights on drug development strategy, partnerships and regulatory expectations.

Program

  • 15:30 โ€“ 15:45 Welcome & Introduction
  • 15:45 โ€“ 16:15 Biotech Company Story โ€“ TargED
  • 16:15 โ€“ 16:45 Biotech Company Story โ€“ Laigo Bio
  • 16:45 โ€“ 17:15 Investor Q&A Session with Ligase BioPartners
  • 17:15 โ€“ 17:45 Practical insights from Charles River experts
  • 17:45 โ€“ 19:00 Networking Drinks (Borrel)

Who should attend

๐Ÿ”ธTeams from early-stage Life Sciences and Biotech companies
๐Ÿ”ธScientists, CEOs, CSOs, business development leaders, and scientific founders
๐Ÿ”ธStartups developing therapeutics, platforms, or enabling technologies

Attendance is limited to ensure interactive discussions.

Event details:
๐Ÿ“ Utrechtย (Hosted at Plus Ultra Utrecht / Utrecht Life Sciences Incubator โ€“ exact venue details to follow)
๐Ÿ“… Wednesday, June 3, 2026
โฐ Time: 15:30 โ€“ 19:00

Participation is free, but spaces are limited so please book your space by completing this short registration.

We look forward to welcoming you.

June 9โฐ 07:30 โ€“ 09:00

U-Forward Life Sciences BreakFast

Kickstart your day at the U-Forward Life Sciences BreakFast on 9 June at UtrechtInc and connect with life sciences entrepreneurs from the Utrecht region.

The U-Forward Life Sciences BreakFast is back on June 9, 2026 atย UtrechtIncย โ€“ the go-to meeting place for life sciences entrepreneurs in the Utrecht region. Expect an informal but high-impact morning where you can connect with peers, exchange insights, and explore opportunities to advance innovation in health and life sciences.

๐—ช๐—ต๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐—ฒ๐˜…๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐˜
๐Ÿ”นNetworking with fellow life sciences entrepreneurs
๐Ÿ”นInsights into regional initiatives and research
๐Ÿ”นOur familiar Needs & Leads session
๐Ÿ”นA chance to discover how UtrechtInc supports ventures through its renowned programmes and global top-10 incubator network.

๐—ฃ๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ถ๐—น๐˜€
๐Ÿ—“ Tuesday, June 9, 2026
โฐ 07:30 โ€“ 09:00
๐Ÿ“Œ UtrechtInc (Vening Meinesz building C, Princetonlaan 6, 3584 CB Utrecht)

This breakfast is exclusively for employees of life sciences companies in the Utrecht region.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Want to join? Register by emailingย matthijs.vandenherik@romutrechtregion.nl

11-12 June

Hello Tomorrow Global Summit 2026 Amsterdam | Deep Tech Event

Hello Tomorrow Global Summit 2026 – Europeโ€™s Leading Deep Tech Event

The Hello Tomorrow Global Summit 2026 is coming to Amsterdam for the first time, bringing together one of the worldโ€™s most influential communities in deep tech. Recognised as Europeโ€™s leading deep tech event, the summit gathers 3,000+ attendees, 100 speakers, 4 stages and 125 exhibitors across two days of innovation and collaboration.

What to expect
The summit focuses on breakthrough technologies emerging from science and engineering from AI and biotech to quantum, energy and advanced materials.

Participants can expect:

  • Inspiring keynotes from global leaders in deep tech
  • Startup pitches and innovation showcases
  • Deep-dive sessions and breakout tracks
  • A large-scale expo featuring cutting-edge technologies
  • High-quality networking with founders, investors, corporates and researcher

Whether youโ€™re building the next breakthrough technology or looking to collaborate with those who are, the Hello Tomorrow Global Summit 2026 is a key moment to connect, learn and grow.

๐Ÿ“… 11โ€“12 June 2026
๐Ÿ“ NDSM, Amsterdam

๐Ÿ‘‰ Learn more and get your ticket

June 11 โ€ข 5.30PM

Pizza Night for Founders

Calling all founders in the Utrecht region: our third Founders & Pizza night is happening on April 16 at Dotslash and you wonโ€™t want to miss it!

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

Our previous events were a hit, so weโ€™re firing up the ovens again; serving fresh slices and even fresher connections.

Whether youโ€™re here to exchange insights, meet like-minded innovators or just enjoy some relaxed networking, this is the place to be.

๐Ÿ“ Where: UtrechtInc
๐Ÿ“… When: June 11 2026
โฐ Time: from 5.30PM

Sign up for free!

Meet our graduating startups

๐ŸŽ“ Startup Pitch Day

๐ŸŽ“ Startup Pitch Day: Meet our graduating startups on June 18 ๐ŸŽ‰
On June 18, we’re celebrating three cohorts of founders who’ve been heads-down building their startups. โ€‹We’re throwing open the doors at UtrechtInc for an evening of startup pitches, fresh ideas, and free drinks, and we’d love for you to join us.

From cognitive safety runtimes and AI agent infrastructure to mycelium-based composters and CO2 conversion, the diversity of innovation this year is great.

๐Ÿ“… Thursday, June 18
โฐ 4:00 PM
๐Ÿ“ UtrechtInc
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Free to attend. Sign up here.

The cohorts graduating:

Fall 2025 โ€” Science
Hydrominds Walter Immerzeel, Sonu Khanal, Arthur Lutz, Philip Kraaijenbrink
Hydrological intelligence platform combining physical modelling and AI to deliver high-resolution water and disaster data for mountain regions. Designed to improve resource management and climate resilience worldwide.

Lipidaraย Markus Weingarth, Maria Suero
Nanomedicine optimization platform providing advanced lipid analysis and characterization services. Enables more efficient development of RNA-based therapies through deeper insight into delivery systems.

Curadose Marnix Lam, Sander Poelert and Rijk de Jong
Cloud-based dosimetry service enabling personalized cancer treatment planning for hospitals. Simplifies complex processes to deliver safer, more precise dosing for every patient.

Revelta Diagnostics Tim Sakkers
Blood-based diagnostic solution for early detection of heart disease, with a focus on conditions affecting women. Improves timely diagnosis and supports better cardiovascular outcomes.

BeatSuite – Michiel Schoenaker & Friso Calkoen
AI-driven system that integrates light and music therapy to support (pediatric) patients during a hospital admission. By responding to physiological signals, it reduces pain, restores sleep rhythm, and creates a calmer, healing environment.

Spring 2026 โ€” Tech
Neurobian Andrea Gasperini
A system to detect and alert early cognitive risk situations, supporting families and caregivers at institutions.

Tagetto Pieter Snelder
An AI-powered deal origination and pipeline platform for M&A professionals. Rather than a static database, it continuously enriches information to create an interactive Market Map that tracks pipelines.

Abakino Sohail Afiat
Makes using a graphing calculator as easy as writing on paper. STEM teachers can graph functions, solve equations, and create animations using handwriting and natural gestures on a whiteboard.

VlinderAI Ashwin Bilgi
“WordPress, for AI agents” โ€” helping engineering teams go live with useful, reliable AI agents in minutes.

OmicEdge Ian Simms & Jille van der Togt
A multi-omic health assessment, tracking, and lifestyle modification guidance system.

Spring 2026 โ€” Student
Un’i
All-inclusive educational software that brings together the three main phases of group projects: formation, project management, and peer review.

NUTRIBLOOM
A taste-modifying kit โ€” combining a bitter- and sour-taste receptor-deactivating pill with a scent pod โ€” to make unpalatable supplements more enjoyable for PKU patients.

Afterlight
An AI-powered marketplace connecting DJs and promoters, optimizing event lineups through data-driven recommendations.

MicroDex
An AI-assisted platform that designs and delivers custom microbial consortia, replacing chemical and energy-intensive industrial processes with sustainable biological solutions.

Fungio
Using non-pathogenic fungi to deliver targeted cancer therapies within tumor microenvironments.

PrivateDen
A platform enabling milestone-based capital deployment through contracts, connecting investors with companies.

MyComposter
Regenerative indoor products from mycelium-based materials, starting with a kitchen compost bin that purifies air and returns nutrients to the soil.

TorxFlow
Combining AI voice, workshop operations, and legacy system integration to automate the administrative side of vehicle repair โ€” from inbound requests to parts comparison, planning, and work order flow.

Budgio
A web platform that makes institutional budgets accessible and participatory, turning complex financial documents into interactive dashboards where teams can simulate allocations and track how approved investments are implemented.