April 1 • 4PM

Utrecht AI Drinks

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 April 1st 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.

The event kicks off with an AI Talk in the Garage (4:15 PM – 4:45 PM), featuring a special guest speaker sharing insights on the latest industry shifts. Afterward, we’ll move to the Lobby for drinks and snacks.

What to expect:
🔸 Meet a diverse mix of academics, founders, and experts in an informal, high-energy setting.
🔸 Hear from innovators about their latest AI projects and what’s on the horizon for the coming season.
🔸  Our goal is to bridge the gap between ideas and execution, helping you find new partners.

Event details:
📍 Where: UtrechtInc (Vening Meinesz building C, Princetonlaan 6, 3584 CB Utrecht)
📅 When: April 1st 2026
⏰ Time: 16:00 – 18:00

We look forward to welcoming you.

Sign up here for free.

April 9 • 16:30 – 18:30

Utrecht Science Park Spring Café

Celebrate the season and the local startup ecosystem at the upcoming Spring Café! This edition shines a spotlight on entrepreneurship right here at the Utrecht Science Park.

Hear from a selection of UtrechtInc startups as they share insights into their business, the challenges of scaling, and the power of our regional ecosystem. Stick around after the talks to connect with fellow residents, entrepreneurs and partners over drinks and snacks.

  • April 9 | 16:30 – 18:30
  • UtrechtInc, Vening Meinesz building C
  • Register here

We look forward to welcoming you.

14 -16 April

Zorg & ICT 2026

From 14 -16 April 2026, the Zorg & ICT returns to Jaarbeurs Utrecht, bringing together thousands of professionals working at the intersection of healthcare and technology.

As the largest health tech event in the Netherlands, Zorg & ICT is the place where healthcare providers, innovators, startups and IT leaders explore the latest digital solutions shaping the future of care.

Across three days, visitors can discover innovations from 200+ exhibitors, attend keynote talks from industry leaders and learn about the technologies transforming healthcare from AI and data availability to cybersecurity, remote care and digital skills.

For startups and innovators, the event offers a valuable opportunity to connect with healthcare organizations, showcase new solutions and stay up to date with the latest developments in digital health.

📍 Jaarbeurs, Utrecht
📅 14–16 April 2026
🔗Register here

April 16 • 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 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 (Europalaan 100, 3526 KS Utrecht)
📅 When: 16 April 2026
⏰ Time: from 5.30PM

Sign up for free!

April 21 • 14:30 – 17:00

Meet the Funders – Non-Dilutive Edition

💰 Meet the Funders – Non-Dilutive Edition
Are you looking for funding that doesn’t cost you equity? Join us for this exclusive session focused on regional, national, and EU grants and subsidies.

Connect directly with the people behind the capital. This session is designed to help you navigate the landscape of non-dilutive funding and understand which instruments are right for your startup’s stage.

Selection: Please note that if the event is oversubscribed, UtrechtInc will curate and select participating startups to ensure the best match.

Registration: Each founder must register individually.

📅 April 21 | 14:30 – 17:00
📍 UtrechtInc (Utrecht Science Park)
🎟️ Register here

Get to know us

Join Meet UtrechtInc: Your gateway to the startup ecosystem

 Next edition: 30 April 2026

Get a tour of our incubator

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. 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.

Why UtrechtInc?

Since 2009, we have supported over 430 startups, raised €747M in funding, and currently host 35+ active companies at the Science Park. Whether you have a “half-baked” idea or a full research project, you’re joining a community with a 61% survival rate.

Is Meet UtrechtInc right for you?

  • For researchers & scientists: Find out how to turn your academic research into a science-based spin-off with support from UU and UMCU.
  • For students: If you have an idea and want to learn about our Student Validation Program.
  • For existing founders: If you are looking for a community of 400+ graduates and a mentorship network in the Netherlands.
  • For talent: Meet founders who are looking for co-founders or early employees to join their tech startups
  • For curious minds: Get a taste of entrepreneurship.

Agenda

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

Where are we located?

UtrechtInc is located at Princetonlaan 6, Vening Meinesz Building C (VMC), 3584 CB Utrecht, Netherlands, on Utrecht Science Park. The entrance is on the left side of the building, approximately 50 metres past the main entrance. The front office and reception are on the ground floor; startup offices are on the second floor.

The easiest way to plan your public transport route to Utrecht Science Park is via 9292.nl – enter “UtrechtInc, Princetonlaan 6, Utrecht” as your destination. For directions by public transport, tram 20,21,22 and bus lines 12 and 28 from Utrecht Centraal run directly to Utrecht Science Park (approximately 20 minutes).

May 7 • 16:00 – 18:30

Team up with a Startup

🤝 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 Robin at robin@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.

📅 May 7 | 16:00 – 18:30
📍 UtrechtInc, Utrecht Science Park
🎟️ Register for free, spots are limited.

Register
Mar 18 • 07:30 – 09:00

U-Forward Health Breakfast #20

Start your day by connecting with the Utrecht region’s health innovation community at the next U-Forward Health Breakfast.

This morning networking session brings together (digital) health entrepreneurs, innovators, healthcare professionals, and advisors to exchange ideas and explore new opportunities for collaboration in healthcare innovation.

Theme: Innovation in Maternity Care
This edition focuses on the Arbeidsmarktagenda Kraamzorg Utrecht 2026–2028. Bianca Visser (member of the regional maternity care steering team) will share key challenges and innovation opportunities in the sector. Topics include capacity planning, hybrid care models, new ways of assessing care needs, and addressing language and cultural differences in care delivery.

While the focus is on maternity care, many of the challenges and innovation opportunities are relevant across other healthcare domains.

Expect a high-quality breakfast, inspiring discussions, and valuable connections with the regional health innovation network.

Event Details
📅 18 March 2026
⏰ 07:30 – 09:00
📍 DotSlash Utrecht

Who Should Attend

  • Health and digital health entrepreneurs
  • Healthcare innovators and innovation managers
  • Healthcare professionals and advisors
  • Anyone working on healthcare innovation in the Utrecht region

Why Join

  • Connect with the regional health innovation ecosystem
  • Explore new collaboration opportunities
  • Gain insights into current healthcare challenges and solutions

Register here

Utrecht AI Event

Utrecht AI Event- Beyond Technology: 24 March 2026

The Utrecht AI Event: Beyond Technology is a key moment for anyone interested in how artificial intelligence shapes society, business and organisations. This full-day gathering brings policy makers, practitioners, educators, researchers and innovators together to explore what really matters beyond the technology itself, from ethical questions about human agency and resilience to how AI can be used responsibly for real impact.

Participants can expect a mix of inspiring talks, hands-on workshops and interactive demos, all focused on creating reliable, human-centred AI solutions. The programme also features opportunities to connect with Utrecht’s growing AI ecosystem, including AI Labs, innovative startups and regional initiatives showcased during lunch and networking sessions.

Whether you’re exploring AI’s societal implications or seeking practical insights for your organisation, this event provides a platform to exchange ideas, learn from experts and engage with peers.

📅 Tuesday, 24 March 2026
🕗 08:30 – 17:30
📍 TivoliVredenburg, Utrecht, Netherlands
🎟️ Free (registration required)

March 26

U-Forward Life Science Breakfast @Innovation for Health

U-Forward Life Science BreakFast #12 is a morning networking and pitch event for the Utrecht region’s health innovation community, taking place Wednesday, 26 March 2026, from 07:30 to 09:00 in Utrecht. Hosted by ROM Utrecht Region, this breakfast meetup brings together (digital) health entrepreneurs, innovation managers, care professionals,and advisors to connect, exchange ideas and help shape the future of healthcare.

This will be the Innovation4Health edition.
Expect the familiar U-Forward Life Sciences BreakFast format, including the needs & leads round, and a mix of U-Forward Breakfast and Innovation4Health participants, bringing together the Utrecht and national life sciences ecosystems.

Please note that it is not required to have an Innovation4Health ticket to attend the breakfast, you are very welcome to join us for the breakfast only.
Registration for the breakfast is possible via this link.

For those who do plan to visit Innovation4Health, we will also share a discount code that can be used to purchase a ticket for the conference. For €50 discount: UFORWARD26HEALTH

This session blends inspirational pitches, regional collaboration and valuable connections to accelerate healthcare innovation in the Utrecht ecosystem.

Register here

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