We are looking for Student Startup Scouts!

Are you a proactive and enthusiastic student with a passion for entrepreneurship and innovation?

Are you ready to take on an exciting role that combines networking, promotion, and talent scouting while pushing the boundaries of your comfort zone?

Look no further! We are seeking motivated individuals like you to become part of the Student Startup Scout team for our university-linked startup incubator.

About UtrechtInc

UtrechtInc is a leading Dutch startup incubator and a top 10 university-linked incubator in the world. We help startup founders develop their entrepreneurial skills, build their networks, and launch scalable technology and science companies. UtrechtInc has supported over 450 startups in the past 10 years, including GitLab, Channable, and Argenx.

Position overview

As a Student Startup Scout, you will help us find and support the next student entrepreneurs within the Utrecht Science Park. Take initiative to connect with lecturers, students, and stakeholders to expand our reach & impact the entrepreneurial journey of students.

Working closely with our team, your responsibilities will include actively promoting our student incubator program and events, demonstrating a “now or never” attitude in scheduling presentations and knowledge institutes.

This is a part-time opportunity with flexible hours, averaging 10 hours per week, which you can independently schedule.

Responsibilities

  • Step out of your comfort zone and connect with lecturers, students, and stakeholders to find promising student startups.
  • Follow up consistently and maintain personal contact with potential candidates.
  • Develop outreach strategies to promote our Student Validation Program.Represent UtrechtInc at networking events, career days, and student association events.
  • Create engaging content for social media, website, and promotional materials.

Benefits

  • Gain knowledge in entrepreneurship, marketing, networking, and relationship building.
  • Flexible 10 hrs/wk part-time role, you set your schedule.
  • Monthly financial compensation.
  • Make an impact on student startups and the ecosystem.
  • Expand your network with professionals, entrepreneurs, and students.
  • Launch your career with access to UtrechtInc’s network of 35 in-house and 450 community startups.

Requirements

  • Currently enrolled at UU, HU, or UMCU (Medicine).
  • Genuine passion for entrepreneurship and innovation.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Proactive and able to work independently and collaboratively
  • Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks & goals.

Submit your CV and a brief cover letter telling us about your passion for entrepreneurship and your relevant experiences to info@utrechtinc.nl

Launching new programs Fall 2024

We are thrilled to introduce the innovative startups participating in our Science Validation Programme. These groundbreaking ventures are set to revolutionize their respective fields with cutting-edge solutions.

💥Meet our new startups:

✨DNA-poli, founded by Marten Siemelink and J. Peter van Tintelen
DNA-poli is launching an app to inform at-risk relatives of patients with genetic diseases. This app will be accessible to all healthcare providers, enhancing the efficacy and efficiency of genetic care.

✨Optimus HealthTech, founded by Yaron Goldstein and Ohad Peled
Optimus streamlines safety operations and reporting in clinical trials using automation and AI-driven technology, creating a transparent and efficient Safety Desk process.

✨ALPHABET, founded by Julia Berezutskaya
ALPHABET empowers individuals who cannot speak or move due to paralysis by restoring their ability to communicate, control a computer, and manage a smart home, offering newfound independence and connection with the world.

✨Insight, founded by Constanza Andaur Navarro and Vjola Hoxhaj
Insight provides comprehensive reports and expert guidance on how variations across data sources can impact research outcomes. Our software helps researchers identify and correct inconsistencies, increasing the reliability and accuracy of their studies.

✨Fungal Waste Treats Water Taste, founded by Brigit Van Brenk
This startup uses fungal waste substrate to purify wastewater by removing micropollutants like pharmaceuticals, pesticides, and industrial chemicals. This eco-friendly process enhances water quality and offers a sustainable solution to reduce water contamination.

✨mediventic, founded by Marco Cevat
Pioneering wearable medical technology to capture all vital physiological data stream in real-life conditions with the aim to prevent cardiac arrhythmia and dysfunctional breathing syndromes through gender specific, personalized treatments.

Join us in welcoming these visionary startups to our incubator! 🚀