We’re delighted to highlight the success stories of our remarkable participants in the Academic Startup Competition Programme. Transforming research into real-world impact is no small feat, and these inspiring founders have embraced the challenge wholeheartedly. Here’s a glimpse into their experiences and insights along the way…
Continue readingNearly 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.
Continue readingApplications 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.
Continue readingREVEALED: 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.
Continue readingMeet 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.’
Continue readingMeet 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.’
Continue readingAcademic 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
Continue readingThe Academic Startup Competition is looking for the most promising academic startups in The Netherlands!
During the third edition of the ASC; Techleap, Universities of the Netherlands, AcTI, NFU, THRIVE Institute and the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate, are looking for the most promising academic startups in the Netherlands.
Continue readingAcademic 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.
Continue readingRevealed: The Top 10 most groundbreaking academic startups in NL
The ten winners of the prestigious Academic Startup Competition 2020 have
been named as Bimini Biotech, DeNoize, Digi.Bio, IamFluidics, Kaminari
Medical, Lusoco, NC Biomatrix, Taylor, uCrowds and VanBoven. The 10
winning startups can use the title ‘Best Academic Startup of 2020’ for the
coming year.