The Testing Ground - 3 June

🎉  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: Tuesday, June 3rd
  •  Time: 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 1o 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.”

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! 😉

RSVP

🍕 Founders & Pizza 🍕

🍕 Founders & Pizza 🍕

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

What to expect:
✅ Free pizza & drinks
✅ Inspiring speaker
✅ 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: UtrechtInc (Vening Meinesz building C, Princetonlaan 6, 3584 CB Utrecht)
📅 When: 12 June 2025
⏰ Time: 17:30 – 20:00

Sign up here

This event is part of a tasty series of pizza nights leading up to Crossroads 2025 on 2 July—the biggest startup event in the Utrecht region. 🍕✨

MEET UTRECHTINC

NEXT EVENT: 26 June 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

Team up with a Startup

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.

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—sign-ups will open soon!

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.

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