Startup Agenda

Grab Your Chance to Pitch during European Angel Investment Summit 2022
2022-09-09
Join hundreds of investors and corporates attending the European Angel Investment Summit – make connections, learn from experts and pitch in front of the world’s best angel investors!

Who can apply:

Early stage companies from all industries and sectors;
Actively fundraising for an equity investment of between €50K – €5M;
Company based or operating in any EU country.

What we Offer:

Complimentary European Angel Investment Summit tickets;
Pitching slot;
Profile listed on Summit website and promotional campaigns;
Access to all workshops and sessions;
Access to networking area and possibility of 1-1 matchmaking meetings facilitated by the InvestEU Portal.

In 2021 18% of startups that attended and pitched at EBAN events raised funding from investors they had met while there. More than 8M Euros has been raised from startups that attended our last online editions of the EAIS and the Congress in 2021. 280+ one to one meetings between investors and startups have taken place at the 2021 edition of our events (done 100% online).
If you are actively raising a seed or series A round, this is one of the best stages in Europe you could pitch at. Investors in the audience are business angels (75%), VCs (20%) and Corporates (5%).

Call for Startup Applications is Now Open!
You can now apply for EAIS2022. You have until the 9th of September to send your application.

Dutch Food Week 8-15 oktober 2022
2022-09-12
Dutch Food Week, een initiatief van de Topsector Agri&Food, vindt dit jaar plaats van 8 tot en met 15 oktober. Het bruist dan in Nederland van allerlei evenementen rondom ons voedsel en wij vertellen dan het verhaal van grond tot mond. Voor de achtste keer vindt Dutch Food Week (#DFW2022) plaats.

Photonics applications week 2022
2022-10-03 - 2022-10-06
Photonics Applications Week (PHAPPS) is a week of learning, networking and exploring on how vertical markets can make use of photonics technology. The Photonics Applications Week is a platform that unites a series of events in a week which will draw together an unseen number of vertical market specialists and users on one hand and photonics specialists on the other hand.

Photonics Applications Week explicitly invites other companies, individuals, and organisations to contribute to a successful, world-renown event. By combining several activities related to the weeks’ topic, an increased visitor number is envisaged.
Join forces with Photonics Applications Week (PHAPPS) and get access to global professionals both from the applications verticals (such as Health Care | IoT & Autonomous Systems | IT & Telecom | Agri & Food | Manufacturing & Industry 4.0 | Military | Consumer Electronics & Lighting) and from the Photonics industry.

CO-FOUND A DEEP-TECH VENTURE THIS FALL
2022-08-22 08:00 - 2022-08-26 17:00 (Europe/Amsterdam) | High Tech Campus Eindhoven, High Tech Campus 1, Eindhoven, Netherlands
We’re preparing for the start of the next cohort of our deep-tech venture building program in October, and we’re searching now for co-founders (CEOs, CTOs and CBOs) to join teams.
We give co-founders a unique opportunity to build startups from the ground up, starting with advanced technologies from world-renowned institutions and tech companies.
We already have three technologies up for grabs, plus we are searching for collaborators for our first open challenge on energy storage. We are continually scouting and assessing new technologies and will update the co-founder landing page as we bring them online.
What’s in it for co-founders?

The co-founder team starts with 70% of the shares. (If the technology is very mature due to investments by the tech institute, this could be less.)
Pre-seed investment if the startup passes the first phase successfully
Proven nine-month program
When the time is right, we support you in deal-making and investor connections.

Important dates

Interview week after summer holidays: August 22nd
FasTrackathon: October 12th
Program Start: October 31st

Read more about the HighTechXL program, the technologies and how to become a co-founder of a deep-tech venture. You can start by filling out the entrepreneur questionnaire, and our team will be in touch at the end of August after the summer holidays.

BrainBloC kennissessie
2022-04-04 13:00 - 17:00 (Europe/Paris) | Twinning, De Lismortel, Eindhoven, 5612 AR, Netherlands
BrainBloC data & experience lab.
In hub Twinning op de TU/e campus Is afgelopen jaar een heel tof BrainBloc data & experience lab opgezet voor datagedreven organiseren. Binnen dit experience lab is er vooral aandacht voor ecosystemen rondom digitalisering, internet of things (sensoring), blockchain, artificial intelligence, de digitale lopende band en nieuwe business- en operating models. Je kunt hier ontdekken, bewust worden, kennis tot je nemen, vaardigheden ontwikkelen en de laatste tools leren kennen. Kortom, alles wat je nodig hebt voor je transformatie naar een duurzame, digitale en decentrale FutureNext.

In een RTL televisie-uitzending, opgenomen in ons nieuwe lab in hub Twinning krijg je een indruk wat we bijvoorbeeld kunnen betekenen voor samenwerkingspartner Logistics Community Brabant (LCB) en de logistieke sector op het gebied van datagedreven logistiek. Omdat concepten zoals internet of things, smartcontracts, blockchain, artificial intelligence en de digitale lopende band voor de meeste mensen abstract zijn, wordt via bijvoorbeeld simulatie, demonstratie, gaming en lego bouwstenen inzichtelijk gemaakt wat deze concepten inhouden en wat je er als professional en organisatie mee kunt.
In het BrainBloC data & experience lab bieden we ook leerwerkprogramma’s aan om de nieuwe wijze van organiseren te leren en toe te passen. Tenslotte organiseren we webinars, workshops, trainingen en expertmeetings. Hierin speelt datawijsheid en datagedreven organiseren een belangrijke rol met de vraag: wat zijn data en hoe kun je vraag en aanbod van data het beste organiseren.
Hoe kun je deelnemen?
Regelmatig worden gratis en vrijblijvende kennismakings- en verkenningssessies georganiseerd in ons BrainBloC data & experience lab. In slechts een dagdeel ontdek je wat data zijn en hoe je deze het beste kunt organiseren: niet zozeer binnen je organisatie, maar binnen een supply chain of ecosysteem. Daarnaast bieden we arrangementen aan voor organisaties of groepen professionals.
Bezoek het data & experience lab
Bij voldoende deelnemers is het data lab in principe elke eerste maandag van de maand van 13:00-17:00 geopend of in overleg op andere tijden. Je moet je wel aanmelden. Na aanmelding ontvang je nadere informatie. Wil je als groep deelnemen, neem dan contact met ons op.
We adviseren om voor het bezoek aan ons BrainBloC data & experience lab, het gratis lunchwebinar ‘Datawijsheid‘ te volgen.
Wil je meer informatie? Neem dan contact met ons op.

RTL Uitzending

Investor Readiness Session
2022-09-05 15:00 - 17:30 (Europe/Amsterdam) | Online
▪️ THE PRICE OF THE TICKET IS REFUNDED IF YOU SHOW UP ▪️

About this event

This online workshop, rated 4,6/5 ⭐ , is designed to help you prepare for investor meetings.
By joining the Investor Readiness Session you will:

Learn how to talk to investors and where to find them
Find out which key moments you should pitch
Practice your 30-second pitch & get expert feedback

The workshop has proven to be very helpful to many startups:
‘I wanted to let you know that I visit quite a few startup related MeetUps every month and I have to say that I actually learned quite a bit today. I think your practical approach is great. I was expecting a theoretical talk but what I got was a learning experience with no butterflies and rainbows. Just straight talk. 5/5.’
‘It was very interesting and I really liked that everyone got room for their ideas. The format and size are perfect. The trainer is a wonderful speaker who gives valuable input.’
‘Relevant. Straight to the point. Practical. Pertinent and easy to understand. Exactly what I was looking for.’

Drinks, Pitches & Demo's
2022-04-06 17:00 - 19:00 (Europe/Amsterdam)
NOTE: This is a live event and it will not be livestreamed.
Drinks, Pitches & Demos is the monthly startup community event linking innovation expertise, resources and networks across innovation hotspots in Brainport Eindhoven. Pitch your story and own the podium. Join the fun!
It is the perfect knowledge-sharing platform to advertise your new project, to stay informed on breakthrough technologies, ask for help if you’re stuck on a problem and to meet people in our innovation ecosystem! It’s also great event if you’re new to Eindhoven and would like to make connections.
Companies or people working in the technology field will have the chance to pitch their company, project, ask for help or simply share some their successes. The audience can pose questions at the end of the pitch to make it even more interactive! Towards the end, we hold a “open mic” session, so anybody can jump in and share a quick message with the crowd.
Would you like to pitch or get more info? Email us at info@hightechxl-plaza.com.

Find the perfect co-Founder
2022-10-08
About this event

Full day session, incl. lunch & dinner.

This session is for you if you want to spend a day working with a group of like-minded people to see if there is a co-founder match and learn what to look for and consider when forming a partnership.

We’ll help you solve the following problems:
– I can’t find a co-founder
– I don’t know what I need in a co-founder
– I can’t seem to convince people to join my founding team
– I don’t know how to properly evaluate a co-founder candidate
– I’m not sure a VC will fund this founding team
– I don’t know what to put on paper before we start our partnership

You will walk away with the following tools:
– A list of potential co-founders
– Founder DNA profile
– Why work with me pitch
– Compatibility check
– Founder prenup
– How to work with me

Who for?
This training is for you in any of these scenarios:
– You are looking for a co-founder for a new venture
– You are searching a co-founder to join your existing venture
– You have potential co-founder and you want to make sure you are a good fit

Finding the right co-founder is hard!
And if you’ve been looking for a co-founder, you’ve probably realized that it’s more difficult than you initially thought.
If you’re looking for a co-founder, you’ve probably found it harder than you expected.
There’s no one place to find good co-founders, so we’re hosting a full-day event for motivated future founders to work and learn together.
You’ll work with a group of potential co-founders under Norbert and Iselde’s guidance.
We’ll also help you define what you want from a partner in a few years. How do you gauge a 5- or 10-year commitment? Long-term compatibility is important. You may know what skills you want, but what about values, stress tolerance, and productivity?
Asking the right questions is difficult, especially in the right way. Starting a business without assessing compatibility is risky.

Increase the potential of your startup
With the right partner, you reduce startup risk. Multiple-founder startups raise 30% more money and grow 3x faster.
65% of startup failures are due to co-founder conflict, so choose wisely. Any seasoned investor has had a co-founder situation blow up in their portfolio, so they always evaluate compatibility.
Finding the right partner is key to success. It’ll boost your startup’s value and make the journey more enjoyable.

Why haven’t you found a co-founder yet?
So far, this has probably been organic. You’ve asked around, posted on LinkedIn, and searched forums.
Lack of structure and process. You didn’t evaluate yourself and your partnership needs first, and you’re looking for skills in the other person. This approach is ineffective, as you’ve seen.
Change is needed!

The secret to finding the perfect co-founder
Finding your professional soulmate requires a roadmap. For the first time, there is a dedicated framework to help you find the perfect co-founder AND a full-day event to put those learnings into action in a large group of potential co-founders.

During a full day networking & training, you will:
– A chance to meet your co-founder;
– Get a better understanding of your own founder DNA;
– Create a clear profile, describing exactly what you’re looking for in a partner;
– Discover the best way to create a pipeline of potential candidates;
– Go through a step-by-step playbook to figure out who is your best match;
– Lay the groundwork for a great partnership with a startup prenup.

Hosted by experts
Iselde van Beurden – Founder Recruitment Expert
Iselde has recruited over 40 founders and co-founders. Iselde will help you learn how to ask questions, and how to discover your co-founders true intentions.
Norbert Kleijn – Team Dynamics Expert
With Norbert’s help, you will be able to define exactly who you are as a founder and what you are looking for in a partner. You will also learn how to thoroughly evaluate a potential co-founder and avoid common pitfalls of startup partnerships. Norbert is a Team Dynamics Expert with 15+ years of global experience in tech and startups. He has bootstrapped multiple companies, worked with the world’s top VC’s and spent 5 years at Google where he managed teams across the globe.
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Mobility Hackathon Stadslab Eindhoven
2022-10-08 - 2022-10-09
On 8 and 9 October 2022, the Eindhoven City Lab will become a vibrant pressure cooker for developing new and surprising solutions for challenges in the world of mobility.
What is the impact of digitization on our mobility, what can the concept of the ‘15-minute-city’ mean, which problems have priority: the bicycle first; partial transport; car-free city center; citizen science; parking; climate neutral.
Anyone curious and creative can join. You can be hero!

Startup Course: Match - COMMIT YOUR FIRST CUSTOMER
2022-08-28 00:00 UTC | BOM, Goirleseweg 15, Tilburg, 5026 PB, Netherlands
MATCH – COMMIT YOUR FIRST CUSTOMER
PART OF THE STARTUP READINESS PROGRAM
Do you have a potentially repeatable, scalable startup(idea) and do you have proof of a problem solution fit? Would you like to commit your first customer to your solution? Then this ‘MATCH’ module of the Startup Readiness Program is right for you!

ABOUT THE PROGRAM
During 5 sessions spread over 10 weeks, you will learn to conduct customer conversations to achieve customer commitment. The program is a fast-paced mix of theory, practical assignments and individual coaching. The program is provided by experts in the Brabant startup ecosystem.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?

You are going to find your first committed customer who embraces your first product or service and is willing to pay the commercial price for it;
Access to a vast startup ecosystem and a network of like-minded entrepreneurs;
Free program valued at €7.500.

WHAT DO WE EXPECT FROM YOU?
• Your startup (idea) meets the selection criteria of a potentially scalable and repeatable revenue model;
• Presence and commitment throughout the program;
• Active contribution during the sessions.

THE PROGRAM

WEDNESDAY, 12 OCTOBER | 2 PM – 5 PM

MINIMUM VIABLE PRODUCT
You will present your MVP and how you validated your problem solution fit to the other participants.

WEDNESDAY, 19 OCTOBER | 2 PM – 7 PM

PRICING
What is your price strategy for your product. You will learn how to define and validate your commercial price point.

WEDNESDAY, 26 OCTOBER | 2 PM – 5 PM

RETURN ON INVESTMENT
Define the total cost of ownership with your earlyvangelist. Determine the return of investment for your customer.

WEDNESDAY, 2 NOVEMBER | 2 PM – 5 PM

CHANNELS
Define the sales and distribution channels to deliver your solution to your earlyvangelist.

WEDNESDAY, 9 NOVEMBER | 2 PM – 5 PM

CUSTOMER COMMITMENT ROADMAP
What are the next steps toward committing more than one customer to your scalable solution.

The EIT Digital Challenge 2022 is on the lookout for the best European deep-tech scaleups: are you one of them?
2022-09-12
The EIT Digital Challenge, the leading competition for European digital deep tech companies, is now accepting applications.
Fast-growing start-ups with existing customers – so called scaleups – are invited to apply in one of five thematic areas: Digital Tech, Digital Cities, Digital Industry, Digital Wellbeing and Digital Finance.
The best five companies will receive a full year of tailored support from the EIT Digital Accelerator team, worth €50,000. The application deadline is 19 September 2022.
“The EIT Digital Challenge aims to identify the best European deep tech entrepreneurs and help them scale up their businesses internationally, supporting the European deep tech ecosystem. We will select the top 20 companies and invite them to an exclusive closed-door event at the end of October where they will have the opportunity to pitch to a jury of high-profile corporates and investors,” says Diva Tommei, Head of the EIT Digital Accelerator.
The five winners will get coached for investor readiness and then be introduced to top investors from a network of 1000+ VCs from all over Europe. They will also get market readiness coaching and strategic go-to-market support, facilitating access to international prospects.
In addition to that, the winners will gain access to EIT Digital’s pan-European innovation network of 350+ partners and enjoy great international visibility by means of EIT Digital’s network channels.
“When we took part in the Challenge, last year, we were really impressed by the level of the companies that we saw pitching. That made us even prouder of being selected as winners. Afterwards, the support of the EIT Digital Accelerator helped us promote and scaleup our technology at the international level, introducing us to other top European players,” says Maxine Roper, CEO of Connecting Food, the company that won the 2021 edition.
Since its launch in 2014, the competition has attracted thousands of applications from more than 33 European countries. Many of the winning scaleups have moved on to become internationally successful companies.
Prominent award winners include KONUX, Medicus.AI, SidekickHealth and Connecting Food.
How to apply
The deadline for applications is 19 September 2022. For further information on selection criteria, and to apply, please visit www.eitdigital.eu/challenge.

Digital Food Symposium
2022-10-10 13:00 - 17:00 (Europe/Amsterdam) | Grasso, Parallelweg 27, 's-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands
Data technology in the world of Food
As part of the Dutch Food Week, on 10 October we will bring together the top talents in the worlds of food and data. Data becomes valuable the moment it finds a meaningful (economic and/or social) application. Also in the world of food, data plays an increasingly important role. New ideas emerge at the moment you understand what the ‘other’ world can mean for your world. That starts with understanding (knowledge transfer) and talking to each other (meeting). That is what JADS and AgriFood Capital are aiming for with this event.
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Program
13.00 Opening by host prof. dr. Emile Aarts

13.05 Introduction speech by Elies Lemkes-Straver (Gedeputeerde Landbouw,Voedsel en Natuur Provincie Noord-Brabant (Provincial Executive for Agriculture, Food and Nature))
13:15 Key note speakers:
Carlo van de Weijer – CEO Eindhoven AI Systems Institute
Eelco Ockers – CEO Plantlab
14:15 The crucial role of data for food innovation – Rogier Brussee
14:30 Short tea break
14:45 JADS MKB Datalab – How to make your food business data driven
15:15 Pitches of data consultancy start-ups tackling the most common challenges in the food sector
16:15 Closing words
16:30 Networking drinks

Pitch Deck Clinic
2022-06-13 15:00 - 17:30 (Europe/Amsterdam) | Online
▪️ LEARN HOW TO BUILD A PITCH DECK ▪️

About this event

🎫 THE PRICE OF THE TICKET IS REFUNDED IF YOU SHOW UP
Developing an effective pitch deck is not easy. At the same time, your 10-pager is a key step in attracting investment.
Leapfunder can help you with that. We will show you how to build an effective ‘conclusion chain’ in a series of simple slides. That series of slides will be self-explanatory in case your deck is forwarded from one investor to another. This is a group session. By reviewing each other’s presentations every company can learn a lot. We will go through everyone’s deck, as a group, one by one. The workshop is rated 4,8/5 ⭐
By joining the Pitch Deck Clinic you will:

Learn what a pitch deck is for & how to build an effective one
Find out what investors check
Improve your 10-pager through a peer review excercise

The workshop has proven to be very helpful to many startups. Here are their experiences:
‘I found the online Pitch Deck session very helpful and full of insights. Great job at driving home the purpose of the deck, the art of being concise, and building a smart conclusion chain. I have no complaints – it was tough, but I liked your hard hitting honesty and the opportunity to experience it in a group. Great safe space for constructive feedback!’
‘Well-led seminar with useful insights. Informative and with humor.’
‘A great training, very easy to comprehend. The best part was the delivery. Loved it!’

Are you wondering what kind of knowledge you’ll get at our training? Pay our Academy Page a visit and find out!
Still have some questions? Contact us at info@leapfunder.com.

🎫 PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THERE IS A NO RETURNS POLICY: YOU ONLY GET A REFUND IF YOU SHOW UP

Emerce Deep dive User-centric Research (online)
2022-10-11 | Online
Efficiënt naar een betere klantbeleving
Wil je klanten of gebruikers vaker betrekken bij productontwikkeling, maar krijg je het niet van de grond? Misschien is er weerstand binnen de organisatie of is er geen tijd of budget voor, ondanks de klantgerichte strategie. Na deze deep dive zijn er geen obstakels meer! Je leert user-centric te werken. En de klantervaring continu te verbeteren door data en kwalitatieve informatie te verzamelen over de pijnpunten en behoeften van je doelgroepen.
Leer hoe je snel inzicht krijgt in verbetermogelijkheden
In deze deep dive krijg je eenvoudig toepasbare methodes om de belangrijkste inzichten over je doelgroep te verzamelen. Bijvoorbeeld om nieuwe ideeën te toetsen in de markt, of om sneller de business doelen te realiseren door knelpunten en obstakels bij je klanten weg te halen. Leer van experts hoe je hiervoor succesvol user-centric onderzoek doet en pas dit direct toe op je eigen praktijkcase.
Na deze deep dive weet je:

Welke methodes je op welke momenten kunt toepassen om data en kwalitatieve inzichten over je doelgroep te verzamelen
Hoe je de waarde van concepten kunt testen in de markt
Hoe je een effectief gebruikersonderzoek opzet en wat daarbij de valkuilen zijn

Voor wie is deze sessie geschikt
Alle professionals die binnen hun organisatie (deel)verantwoordelijk zijn voor CX, UX, marketing, innovatie, product management of productontwikkeling.
Programma
9.00 – 9.30 Introductie en inzicht in elkaar cases
9.30 – 10.00 Problem framing en aannames
10.00 – 10.30 Onderzoeksmethodieken
10.30 – 10.45 Koffie break
10.45 – 11.15 Onderzoeksplan
11.15 – 11.30 Prototyping
11.30 – 12.00 Interviewtechnieken
Docent
Marieke Morsch is innovation lead bij Online Department en heeft veel ervaring in het borgen en opzetten van innovatie- en design processen binnen grote en complexe organisaties en het faciliteren van design- en discovery sprints.

EUROPE’S LEADING ANGEL INVESTING EVENT
2022-10-11 - 2022-10-12
The European Angel Investment Summit 2022, taking place in Brussels on 11-12 October, is the annual conference where early stage investors, entrepreneurs and change-makers get together to fuel Europe’s growth.

The EAIS will allow participants a glimpse into the future, a chance to influence the course of tomorrow and a unique opportunity to connect meaningfully with other international colleagues that enable innovations to come to life. During this 2022 edition of the Summit, we will be discussing topics that go from how startups and investors can leverage science to build global companies, to what angel investors can do to foster more interconnected and inclusive innovation communities.
This event is a must-attend for business angels, but also for any other early stage investment actor, supporter of entrepreneurship or innovation at large.
Our audience is typically made up by 50% business angels, 20% VCs, CVCs and PEs; 10% startup entrepreneurs; 10% policy makers; 10% other startup ecosystem stakeholders.

EBAN is partnering with the InvestEU Portal, the European Commission DG GROW and DG ECFIN, and the Enterprise Europe Network for the event. We hope to see you there!

CEO meets Startup
2022-10-12 13:30 - 18:00 (Europe/Amsterdam) | DomeX, Oss
Op 12 oktober 2022 zal Ondernemerslift+ alweer de negende editie van ‘CEO meets Startup’ organiseren. Het doel is om (Brabant breed) startups te connecteren met ervaren ondernemers om zo van hen te leren en mogelijk van hun netwerk gebruik te maken.
Als innovatieve startup maak je alles voor het eerst mee: nieuw in de markt, nieuwe klanten aantrekken, eerste medewerkers aannemen, managen van plotseling snelle groei, de eerste stappen over de grens. CEO’s van grote bedrijven hebben deze processen meermaals doorlopen en hebben daarmee een schat aan kennis en ervaring waarvan startups kunnen leren.
Als CEO heb je alles al meegemaakt en heb je behoefte aan innovatie, frisse ideeën en een andere kijk op de business. Startups brengen dingen mee waar CEO’s van kunnen leren.
Daarom organiseert OndernemersLift+ in oktober 2022 alweer de negende editie van ‘CEO meets Startup’. Een bijeenkomst om van elkaar te leren, te inspireren, te verbinden of misschien nog wel meer.
Maximaal 8 startups en 8 CEO’s uit de sectoren food en agri nemen deel aan dit besloten evenement. Jij als startup krijgt de kans om jouw onderneming te presenteren en aan de CEO’s één of twee van jouw uitdagingen voor te leggen.
De CEO’s maar ook senior-managers en Senior techneuten van Groot bedrijven en systeembedrijven geven jou advies en kunnen jou mogelijk verder helpen, ook na de bijeenkomst.
Naar aanleiding van de vraagstukken die jij en de overige deelnemende startups hebben, zullen er CEO’s van clusterbedrijven en grootbedrijven worden gezocht die jullie verder kunnen helpen in jullie ontwikkeling.
Terugkoppeling uit eerdere edities leert dat de CEO’s inspiratie opdoen door de pitches en de discussies met de startups. Jij vertrekt met nieuwe inzichten, nieuwe connecties en soms ook met een nieuwe klant, mentor of investeerder. De CEO’s zijn vaak intrinsiek gemotiveerd om jou verder te helpen met hun kennis en kunde. Graag willen zij jouw ontwikkeling kunnen blijven volgen.
Middagindeling 12-10-2022 – Locatie: Dome-X, Ruimte: “Creëren”, Kanaalstraat 12b te Oss

13.30 – 14.00 Inloop: met mogelijkheid voor de CEO’s en startups om elkaar te leren kennen
14.00 – 14.15 Welkom en korte introductie door Huub Dormans, directeur OndernemersLift+
14.15 – 15.35 1e ronde pitches startups
15.35 – 16.00 Pauze (gelegenheid tot verdiepend contact met de CEO’s)
16.00 – 17.00 2e ronde, idem
17.00 – 17.15 Evaluatie en vervolgacties
17.00 – 18.00 Afsluitend drankje & match making!

We willen dit succesvolle evenement niet alleen inzetten voor Noordoost Brabant maar voor alle Agro-Food startups in Brabant. We gaan jou vooraf aan het event ook helpen met jouw pitch en het formuleren van jouw vraagstelling zodat jij goed beslagen ten ijs komt.

Are you thinking of a startup? Register for the startup course: READY
2022-08-04 18:00 - 21:00 UTC | TU/e, Building Alpha, Het Eeuwsel 57, Eindhoven, 5612 AS, Netherlands
READY – LOAD YOUR STARTUP

Part of the Startup Readiness Program
Do you have a brilliant startup idea and want to start your own business? Or would you like to discover what it is like to be a startup founder? Join the ‘READY’ module to develop your entrepreneurial skills and learn how to validate your startup idea!

ABOUT THE PROGRAM
In three sessions, a varied approach with theory, experiments and lively group discussions will teach you what it means to build a startup and how to validate your startup(idea). You will gain insight into your own entrepreneurial skills and develop your entrepreneurial vision. The program is provided by experts in the Brabant startup ecosystem.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?

A set of skills that you will constantly need to further develop your startup. Continuous validation is central to this;
Access to a vast startup ecosystem and a network of like-minded entrepreneurs;
Free program valued at €5.000.

WHAT DO WE EXPECT FROM YOU?
• Presence and commitment throughout the program;
• Active contribution during the sessions; • Your feedback in order to improve the program.

THE PROGRAM

TUESDAY, NOV 8 | 6 PM – 9 PM

ENTREPRENEURIAL MINDSET AND SKILLS
You learn about skills common for successful entrepreneurs, the skills necessary to change your plan and how to develop yourself and your startup.

TUESDAY, NOV 15 | 6 PM – 9 PM

IDEA VALIDATION
You will learn how to validate your startup(idea), with a focus on the information which you receive from your potential customers rather than your own assumptions.

TUESDAY, NOV 22 | 6 PM – 9 PM

ENTREPRENEURIAL VISION
You learn to formulate your vision and how to use it. Your vision comes from an idea you are passionate about and you communicate it in a way that attracts and engages others.

Startup Course: Game - FIND YOUR CUSTOMER PROBLEM
2022-08-18 17:00 - 20:00 (Europe/Amsterdam) | TU/e, Building Alpha, Het Eeuwsel 57, Eindhoven, 5612 AS, Netherlands
GAME – FIND YOUR CUSTOMER PROBLEM
PART OF THE STARTUP READINESS PROGRAM
Do you have a potentially repeatable, scalable startup(idea) and would you like to discover who your customer is? Whether the customer problem is big enough to solve? Then this ‘GAME’ module of the Startup Readiness Program is right for you!

ABOUT THE PROGRAM
During 5 sessions spread over 10 weeks, you will learn to conduct customer conversations to achieve deep customer insight. The program is a fast-paced mix of theory, practical assignments and individual coaching. The program is provided by experts in the Brabant startup ecosystem.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?

You are going to find your first customer segment that is experiencing the same problem. Continuous validation is central to this;
Access to a vast startup ecosystem and a network of like-minded entrepreneurs;
Free program valued at €7.500.

WHAT DO WE EXPECT FROM YOU?
• Your startup (idea) meets the selection criteria of a potentially scalable and repeatable revenue model;
• Presence and commitment throughout the program;
• Active contribution during the sessions.

THE PROGRAM

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15 | 5 PM – 8 PM

STARTUP FRAMEWORK
You will learn how Dutch startups grow, what you can learn from other startups and which activities you should prioritize.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 22 | 5 PM – 8 PM

MARKET
Who is your customer and what are the assumptions? How big is the market and what is your ambition?

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 29 | 5 PM – 8 PM

CUSTOMER INTERVIEWS
How to conduct a good interview, what questions to ask and how to introduce yourself.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6 | 5 PM – 8 PM

DECISION MAKING UNIT (DMU)
Who is involved in the buying process and how do they influence the buying process. You will learn to identify the problems of those involved.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13 | 5 PM – 8 PM

CUSTOMER PROBLEM VALIDATION
Which customer segment has the biggest problem, how do you validate this problem? You will learn when your validation is successful.

Startup Course: Set - VALIDATE YOUR SOLUTION
2022-08-19 18:00 - 2022-09-27 21:00 (Europe/Amsterdam) | TU/e, Building Alpha, Het Eeuwsel 57, Eindhoven, 5612 AS, Netherlands
SET – VALIDATE YOUR SOLUTION
PART OF THE STARTUP READINESS PROGRAM
Did you find the first customer segment that is experiencing the same problem? Would you like to discover whether your solution is the best solution to their problem? Then this ‘SET’ module of the Startup Readiness Program is right for you!

ABOUT THE PROGRAM
During 5 sessions spread over 10 weeks, you will learn to validate your solution with your earlyvangelist. The program is a fast-paced mix of theory, practical assignments and individual coaching. The program is provided by experts in the Brabant startup ecosystem.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?

You are going to find and demonstrate the problem/solution fit. Continuous validation is central to this;
Access to a vast startup ecosystem and a network of like-minded entrepreneurs;
Free program valued at €7.500.

WHAT DO WE EXPECT FROM YOU?
• Your startup meets the selection criteria, which contains that you already found a first customer segment that is experiencing the same problem;
• Presence and commitment throughout the program;
• Active contribution during the sessions.

THE PROGRAM

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 | 6 PM – 9 PM

PROBLEM VALIDATION
You get to work with the earlyvangelist, how did you validate the problem? What is your evidence base?

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11 | 6 PM – 9 PM

SOLUTION
What is your solution and what are the assumptions? You will learn how to demonstrate your value to the earlyvangelist.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25 | 6 PM – 9 PM

CUSTOMER INTERVIEWS
How to conduct a good interview, what questions to ask and how to analyse the outcome.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15 | 6 PM – 9 PM

PROBLEM/SOLUTION FIT
What does a problem/solution fit look like and what does it mean for your startup? You will learn when you have reached your problem/solution fit.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 29 | 6 PM – 9 PM

ROADMAP
How do you avoid premature growth? You will work with a 100-day plan and the resources required for this.

Venture Visionaries with Lightyear
2022-10-18 15:30 - 17:00 UTC
Get inspired by well-known entrepreneurial speakers! This event is all about getting inspired by the stories of several entrepreneurs. Next to this, you get the opportunity to ask questions to the entrepreneurs.
This edition: Lightyear!
Lightyear, a company founded in 2016 by TU/e alumni of Solar Team Eindhoven, develops scalable grid-independent solar electric vehicles. They have big ambitions that stretch as far as every corner of the earth: to make clean mobility accessible to everyone, everywhere.
You have the chance to participate in this event on the Automotive Campus, and ask everything you like to hear about their journey to create positive change for planet and people.
Spaces are limited, so you have to be quick!
Register here
