PHASE 2 • ACCELERATION

You've validated. Now it's time to grow.

The Foundership is a membership community for post-validation startups that are ready to make sales repeatable, build their team and prepare for investment. No cohort cycles, no fixed end date – just the people, resources and momentum you need, for as long as you need them.

→ €75 / month
→ Cancel anytime
→ 50+ startups
→ Utrecht region

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About the foundership

Validation programs have a clear end point. The Foundership doesn’t. It’s a membership-based community built around the reality that post-validation growth is messy, non-linear, and deeply dependent on the right people around you.

You get access to expert training, a network of 100+ mentors, professional service partners and a community of 50+ fellow founders who are in the same phase – all for a flat monthly fee of €75 with no long-term commitment. Some members stay a few months. Others stay a few years. You decide what makes sense.  You can cancel at any time.

The foundership includes:

Peer network

Collaborate, inspire, and share insights with like-minded entrepreneurs.

Expert training

Hone your skills in areas like funding, finance, sales, and more.

Live events

Attend inspiring talks, hear the real stories, and network over drinks.

Mentor access

Call on the expertise of 100+ mentors across diverse fields.

Service partners

Book free monthly consultations with professional service providers including lawyers, accountants, subsidy advisors, and more from our 14+ partner network.

Progress sessions

Stay on track in our monthly progress sessions.

Talent access

Grow your team by finding interns, co-founders, and employees.

Investor access

Connect with both formal and informal investors to fuel your growth.

Templates & deals

Access up-to-date legal & financial templates and exclusive deals from companies like AWS and Google.

Office facilities

Enjoy a vibrant work environment with meeting spaces, Wi-Fi, and great coffee.

* Some expert trainings and renting office facilities are paid extras that you can add to your membership when relevant.

Cost & Availability

  • The Foundership membership is priced at €75/month and can be cancelled anytime.
  • Please note, this service is exclusively for startups in the Utrecht area that are a fit with the UtrechtInc ecosystem.

In the heart of The Netherlands.

UtrechtInc is located in the Utrecht Science Park – one of the largest science park in the Netherlands and a region with a high startup density per capita. We also have office space, available as a paid add-on. Whether you prefer the solitude of a private office, with the dedicated focus space of your own desk, or the dynamic environment of a flex desk, we have got you covered. Our offices are furnished and customizable, letting you create the ideal workspace that reflects the style of your startup. Meanwhile, our coworking spaces offers opportunities for collaboration and networking with a vibrant community of entrepreneurs.

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Events for Utrecht founders.

Foundership membership includes access to UtrechtInc’s full events programme – a recurring calendar of in-person gatherings held at Utrecht Science Park and across the Utrecht region. Events range from early-morning networking breakfasts to evening drinks, investor sessions, and talent matchmaking. Formats include the U-Forward Health Breakfasts , Utrecht AI Drinks, Founders & Pizza nights,  Team up with a Startup, and the Utrecht Science Park Spring Café. All events take place in Utrecht, most at UtrechtInc’s offices on Princetonlaan 6 or at nearby Utrecht Science Park venues.

Our events

FAQ

  • I am a solo founder. Can I still apply?

    Yes, as a single founder, you are allowed to apply to our programs. However, we are firm believers in strong and diverse teams, so we encourage you to start looking for team members as soon as possible. One of the ways we can help you is through our talent-matching events.

  • Where will the program take place?

    The Foundership community activities take place at UtrechtInc and occasionally online. UtrechtInc is located at Utrecht Science Park. This is the largest science park in the Netherlands, with the highest concentration of knowledge institutions within a small surface area. Besides that, the Utrecht region has the highest density of startups per capita in the Netherlands.

  • How is The Foundership different from other Dutch startup accelerators?

    Unlike cohort-based accelerators, The Foundership is an ongoing membership with no demo day, no equity taken, and no fixed end date. It is specifically built for founders in the Utrecht region who want long-term community access and on-demand support rather than a time-pressured sprint.

  • Does UtrechtInc take equity or invest in startups?

    No. UtrechtInc does not take equity and does not invest directly in startups. The Foundership is a flat monthly membership fee. UtrechtInc does provide access to a curated investor network and helps founders navigate the Dutch and European funding landscape.