September 29th
Meet UtrechtInc
What does it take to build a startup – and what does that look like from the inside?
Curious about the startup community at Utrecht Science Park? Come take a look for yourself. UtrechtInc is one of the leading startup incubators in the Netherlands and is located at Utrecht Science Park. During this session, Startup Scout Saif Abdoelrazak will take you on a short tour through the incubator. Afterward, you’ll join the community lunch and get to know the startups building their businesses here.
What does it actually take to build a startup,ย and what does that look like from the inside? This open session at UtrechtInc gives you an honest, behind-the-scenes look at the entrepreneurial journey, followed by a free community lunch to connect with fellow founders and the UtrechtInc team.
Conducted in English. Free to attend, registration required.
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Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Walk-in from 11:00 AM
Start: 11:30 AM
Community lunch: 12:30 – 1:30 PM
๐ UtrechtInc, Princetonlaan 6, Utrecht Science Park
โก๏ธ Participation is free, registration is required. You can register here
September 16 โข 07:30 โ 09:00 am
U-Forward Life Sciences BreakFast
About U-Forward Health BreakFast
The U-Forward Health Breakfast is the meeting place for the regional network of (digital) health entrepreneurs, innovation managers and advisors in healthcare and welfare, and other relevant stakeholders. By meeting and inspiring each other frequently and in an accessible manner, we jointly accelerate challenges in the Utrecht region regarding technology and innovation to support healthcare tasks.
๐ For whom?
Are you an entrepreneur or (healthcare) innovation manager working in the Utrecht region? Come to these monthly breakfast sessions to:
To meet the regional network of healthcare entrepreneurs, innovation managers, and other interested parties.
To gain inspiration regarding regional initiatives in the field of (digital) healthcare innovation.
Regional innovations in the field of care and health on display.
Everything with good coffee and breakfast before your workday starts.
โก๏ธ You can register here
October 1โข 07:30 โ 09:00 am
U-Forward Life Sciences BreakFast #14
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!
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Date: Thursday, October 1 2026
๐ Time: 07:30 โ 09:00 am
๐ข Language: English
๐ Location: T.b.a.
You can register by sending an email to Matthijs van den Herik (Matthijs.vandenherik@romutrechtregion.nl).
May 7 โข 16:00 โ 18:30
Team up with a Startup
๐ค 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.
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May 7 | 16:00 โ 18:30
๐ UtrechtInc, Utrecht Science Park
๐๏ธ Registrations are closed.
May 12 โข 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 โข 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:
๐ UtrechtInc
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Date: May 18, 2026
๐ Time: 12:00-13:00
Sign up today and grab a toastie while you tune in the conversation! ๐
The Testing Ground โข May 28
๐ย The Testing Ground: Meet Utrecht’s Student Startups
On Thursday 28 May (16:30โ17:30), 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.
๐๏ธย Thursday 28 May, 16:30โ17:30
๐ UtrechtInc
๐ Register here for free
How the evening runs
- 16:30โ16:45: A quick intro from UtrechtInc, followed by 2-minute pitches from each startup.
- 16:45โ17:30: 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 โข 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
๐ธTeams from early-stage Life Sciences and Biotech companies
๐ธScientists, CEOs, CSOs, business development leaders, and scientific founders
๐ธStartups developing therapeutics, platforms, or enabling technologies
Attendance is limited to ensure interactive discussions.
Event details:
๐ Utrechtย (Hosted at Plus Ultra Utrecht / Utrecht Life Sciences Incubator โ exact venue details to follow)
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Wednesday, June 3, 2026
โฐ 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 9โฐ 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.
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๐นNetworking with fellow life sciences entrepreneurs
๐นInsights into regional initiatives and research
๐นOur familiar Needs & Leads session
๐นA chance to discover how UtrechtInc supports ventures through its renowned programmes and global top-10 incubator network.
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๐ Tuesday, June 9, 2026
โฐ 07:30 โ 09:00
๐ UtrechtInc (Vening Meinesz building C, Princetonlaan 6, 3584 CB Utrecht)
This breakfast is exclusively for employees of life sciences companies in the Utrecht region.
๐ 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 – Europeโs Leading Deep Tech Event
The Hello Tomorrow Global Summit 2026 is coming to Amsterdam for the first time, bringing together one of the worldโs most influential communities in deep tech. Recognised as Europeโs 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 youโre 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.
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11โ12 June 2026
๐ NDSM, Amsterdam