UtrechtInc is a hands-on community where tech, science, and life science founders turn ambitious ideas into companies that matter. You can gain from the power of shared experiences and knowledge, which not only accelerates your learning curve but also allows you to bypass common startup pitfalls. Joining means access to a tight-knit network of founders at your stage, mentors who’ve been there, investors actively looking, and a workspace designed for collaboration. We’ve supported 430+ startups since 2009. Here, you don’t build alone.
WHAT´S INCLUDED
Being part of UtrechtInc means accessing a carefully built ecosystem, not just a desk. Every element is designed to reduce friction and accelerate your path from idea to scalable company.
Learn from founders who've been exactly where you are. UtrechtInc graduates have raised millions in funding and built companies across deep tech, medtech, and SaaS. Their stories, mistakes, and playbooks are yours to draw on.
Get matched with experienced entrepreneurs, corporate executives, and technical experts who give you direct, no-nonsense coaching on your specific challenges - from product-market fit to fundraising strategy.
UtrechtInc maintains active relationships with angel investors, VCs, and grant bodies across Europe. We facilitate warm introductions and host investor events so the right people can find your startup at the right moment.
Access vetted legal counsel, IP advisors, accountants, and tech partners who understand startup economics. Our partner network spans academia, industry, and government, giving your startup resources that would otherwise take years to find.
Your startup's strength is its team. Through our talent network and university connections, we help you attract developers, designers, marketers, and operators who are excited to join early-stage companies. We also organize matchmaking events to link startups with talents.
Startups sharing a vibrant space catalyzes growth, innovation, and community. Our workspaces, from private offices to coworking areas, are designed to nurture the needs of your startup, fostering an environment of collaboration and networking.
HOW IT WORKS
UtrechtInc supports founders from first spark to funded company. Here’s what joining the community typically looks like.
Entry to the UtrechtInc community starts with one of our structured programs – tech validation, science validation, life science validation, or student validation. Each program is tailored to your stage and sector, and runs for 2–8 months with dedicated coaching and peer cohorts.
Once you’re in, our team actively connects you with the right mentors, investors, and service providers for your startup’s specific needs. We don’t just give you access to a directory – we make introductions and help you prepare for them.
Attend weekly founder sessions, community events, and workshops. Share office space with other founders at similar stages. The relationships you build here – with peers, mentors, and partners – often outlast the program itself.
UtrechtInc graduates remain part of the community. You join a growing alumni network, gain access to ongoing events, and become a resource for the next generation of founders coming through the incubator.
WHO CAN JOIN?
UtrechtInc works with a wide range of founders. Whether you’re a researcher with a deep tech breakthrough or a student with your first startup idea, there’s a path in.
Spinning out from Utrecht University or UMC Utrecht? Our science and life science validation programs are purpose-built to help you commercialise fundamental research.
Building a software product or tech platform? The tech validation program gives you structured feedback, access to early customers, and a strong founder peer group.
Still studying but ready to build? The student validation track is specifically designed for university students testing their first ideas with low risk and high support.
Answers to the questions we hear most from founders considering joining UtrechtInc.
If you already validated your idea and have a strong team, customers and first investment. We advise you to consider the Foundership community, as it could be a better fit.
UtrechtInc programs are heavily subsidised. Exact costs depend on the program and whether you opt for co-working space or a private office. We don’t take equity as a condition of joining. Reach out directly for current pricing details.
We work with founders from very early stage – sometimes just an idea – through to post-revenue companies preparing for scale. Different programs are optimised for different stages. The Ready to Start program is ideal if you’re just beginning; tech and science validation suit those with an initial concept or prototype.
Yes. UtrechtInc offers coworking and private office space to startups and entrepreneurs in the Utrecht ecosystem who aren’t enrolled in a formal program. Visit our offices & coworking page for details on availability and pricing.
We connect founders with our active investor network through curated introductions and regular investor events. We also help founders prepare for fundraising rounds – from pitch deck feedback to investor readiness coaching. We do not operate a fund ourselves, but our alumni have collectively raised millions in investment.
Applications are open year-round for most programs. The first step is a conversation with our team.