Nearly 80 Nominations for the Academic Startup Competition!

The Academic Startup Competition has officially received an overwhelming response, with almost 80 nominations from universities, incubators, research centers, and applied science institutes across the Netherlands! This is a testament to the incredible innovation happening throughout the country—and we’re excited to see these brilliant startups join us on a journey of growth, collaboration, and opportunity.

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Applications for the 5th Edition are Now Open!​

Are you an ambitious founder aiming to make a real impact with your academic startup? The Academic Startup Competition is back for its 5th edition, and it’s your chance to take your venture to new heights. Read on to learn how ASC is empowering founders across the Netherlands to refine their focus, expand their networks, and unlock valuable opportunities.

Are you an ambitious founder aiming to make a real impact with your academic startup? The Academic Startup Competition is back for its 5th edition, and it’s your chance to take your venture to new heights. Read on to learn how ASC is empowering founders across the Netherlands to refine their focus, expand their networks, and unlock valuable opportunities.

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REVEALED: The 10 winners of the Academic Startup Competition 2022

The 10 winners of the Academic Startup Competition ten winners have been named: TargED biopharmaceuticals, Time Travelling Milkman, Carbyon, Quix Quantum, Mantispectra bv, Sensip DX, Exit071, Cellcius bv, Pharmi and ImcoMet bv.

They earned the title of “The Most Promising Academic Startup in the Netherlands,” and will go on a tailor-made business trip to the USA.

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Meet the second 10 finalists of the Academic Startup Competition 2022!​

After hitting a record number of registrations, the Association of Universities in the Netherlands (UNL), the Netherlands Academy of Technology and Innovation (AcTI), Techleap and THRIVE Institute, have nominated 20 academic startups as finalists to compete in the Grand Finale of the Academic Startup Competition 2022 for the title of “Most Promising Academic Startup in the Netherlands.’

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Meet the first 10 finalists of the Academic Startup Competition 2022!​

After hitting a record number of registrations, the Association of Universities in the Netherlands (UNL), the Netherlands Academy of Technology and Innovation (AcTI), Techleap and THRIVE Institute, have nominated 20 academic startups as finalists to compete in the Grand Finale of the Academic Startup Competition 2022 for the title of “Most Promising Academic Startup in the Netherlands.’

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Academic Startup Competition 2022: What’s Next?

After 3 months of scouting for the most promising Dutch academic startup companies, the registration deadline is closed. With over 120 registrations, this year’s applicants are from a very broad spectrum, leading from deep-tech, to SDG-focused, to social startups

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Academic Startup Competition winners learn how to do business in Silicon Valley

From 9 February to 5 March 2021, ten Dutch startups – founded by students and staff of Dutch universities and university medical centres – will take part in the Digital Mission West Coast USA. The West Coast region is home to the leading universities Stanford and Berkeley, as well as startup valhalla Silicon Valley. During the mission, the startups will learn about the latest developments in their specialist field and be shown the ropes of doing business and pitching in the United States by experienced entrepreneurs.

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