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Launched 2013 by Amsterdam Center for Entrepreneurship. 12-week program for science and high-tech ventures from local universities; provides mentorship, workshops, and up to EUR 25K pre-seed. Notable spinoffs: Skytree, Knowingo. Scope: Regional (Amsterdam).
Evening AI conference and networking for tech leaders and founders.
Mobile-first bank that lets individuals and businesses control accounts, cards, and payments.
Generative protein design platform helping scientists engineer new vaccines, therapeutics, and materials.
Established 2010. EU-backed accelerator and investor driving sustainable energy transition with funding, IP support, and industry partnerships; 248 investments and 8 exits, including early backing of Northvolt. Scope: International (EU).
Founded 2006. Growth-stage investor in digital media, AI, and software scale-ups across Europe.
Fashion for Good is an Amsterdam-based innovation platform and accelerator dedicated to making the fashion industry more sustainable and circular. Launched in 2017 with backing from founding partner Laudes Foundation (formerly C&A Foundation), Fashion for Good runs a 9-month accelerator program for startups developing technologies or business models that improve fashion’s environmental or social impact. Focus areas include innovative materials (e.g. bio-based fibers, textile recycling), new dyeing and finishing processes, circular business models (rental, resale), and supply chain traceability solutions. Each batch (around 10 companies) receives coaching, pilot opportunities, and a small grant; uniquely, the program is venture client-oriented: Fashion for Good’s corporate partners – which include Adidas, Kering, PVH, Stella McCartney, C&A and other major brands – collaborate with the startups to test and implement their innovations. For example, early cohort member Ambercycle (USA) has partnered with Adidas on textile recycling pilots, and Pili Bio (France) worked with brands on microbial dyes. In addition to the accelerator, Fashion for Good runs Scaling Programs for more mature innovators to facilitate larger deals (often joint ventures or first-of-a-kind factory deployments). It also operates a public Experience Museum in Amsterdam showcasing sustainable fashion and educating consumers. By 2022, Fashion for Good had accelerated over 125 startups, helping many secure follow-on funding – alumni have collectively raised hundreds of millions. Notable graduates include Renewcell (Sweden, textile recycling, IPO’d), Natural Fiber Welding (US, plant-based leather, now partnering with Ralph Lauren) and Circular.Fashion (Germany, circular design SaaS acquired by Zalando). Fashion for Good’s success lies in its consortium approach: besides brands, it engages manufacturers and investors (like AccelR8, a fashion-focused VC) to ensure innovations can actually be adopted at scale. Its impact is tangible – alumni like Orange Fiber (Italy, citrus-based silk) have seen their materials used in collections by H&M and Ferragamo. As the fashion industry faces pressure to reduce waste and emissions, Fashion for Good has positioned Amsterdam as a key nexus of fashion tech and sustainability, proving that collaboration across the value chain can accelerate the transition to a Good Fashion future.
Life sciences VC founded 2006 investing in biotech and medtech from early to growth stages.
Founded 2006. Seed fund focused exclusively on B2B SaaS and cloud services.
Deep-tech venture builder at High Tech Campus Eindhoven (established 2015) turning advanced tech from sources like CERN or ESA into startups through a nine-month program. Support: co-founding teams around tech IP, seed funding, access to Eindhoven's R&D ecosystem. Scope: International.
Deep-tech venture builder at High Tech Campus Eindhoven (est. 2015). Runs a 9-month venture-building program turning advanced tech from CERN, ESA, and others into startups; exits include Accerion. Support: co-founding teams, seed funding, R&D ecosystem access. Scope: International.
Launched 2010 with backing from Dutch pension fund APG. Early-stage investor in healthcare and enterprise software.
Founded 2015. Series A and B investor in enterprise software, fintech, and consumer internet.
Payments infrastructure provider helping EU businesses accept local and global methods.
Construction robotics company building agile bricklaying robots that automate urban infill projects.
Founded 2000. Early-stage VC focused on enterprise software in the Benelux and Nordics.
Founded 2007. Early-stage fund focused on marketplaces, platforms, and subscription software.
Founded 2015. World's first port and maritime industry accelerator based in Rotterdam (now also Antwerp and Singapore). Three-month program with 100+ mentors and a Shakedown demo day; alumni include We4Sea and CargoLedger. Scope: International.
Founded 1999. Growth-oriented fund investing in European consumer internet, fintech, and SaaS scale-ups.
Rockstart is one of Europe’s first multi-vertical startup accelerators, launched in Amsterdam in 2011. Its mission is encapsulated in its name – to help entrepreneurs “rock start” their companies. Over the years Rockstart has become a major seed investor and program runner in the Netherlands and beyond. Initially a general tech accelerator, Rockstart later specialized in Energy, AgriFood, and Emerging Tech tracks, reflecting market needs. The classic Rockstart accelerator program offers ~€20k seed funding and a 100-day intensive curriculum of mentoring, workshops, and access to a broad investor network. Each batch typically includes 10 startups, and Rockstart has accelerated over 250 startups to date. Notable alumni include Wercker (DevOps, acquired by Oracle) and 3D Hubs (manufacturing marketplace, acquired by Protolabs). A hallmark of Rockstart is its strong Demo Day and investor connections: it reports that 70%+ of its alumni raise follow-on funding within 6 months of the program. In 2019, Rockstart evolved its model to also become a venture capital fund, launching a €18M AgriFood fund and later a €21M Energy fund. Through these funds, Rockstart now leads seed rounds and provides follow-on capital up to Series B for the most promising graduates, effectively “accelerator + VC”. This hybrid model addresses a key gap by ensuring startups have capital beyond the program. Rockstart has expanded operations to Copenhagen and Bogotá, and runs domain-specific programs (like “AI & Blockchain” in recent years). It also operates Rockstart Answers, a community-driven Q&A pitch format in many cities, to support very early-stage founders. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Rockstart has built a strong brand in Europe: it’s known for a hands-on, no-nonsense Dutch approach and a supportive alumni network. By offering both an accelerator and venture funding, Rockstart provides entrepreneurs a solid runway “from idea to series B,” helping turn innovative ideas into scale-ups.
Founded 2007. Investor in smart energy transition and climate tech.
Founded 2014. Late seed and Series A fund focused on consumer digital brands and e-commerce.
Launched 2010 by Wageningen University. Leading agri-foodtech accelerator with EUR 25K non-dilutive funding, a 12-week program, and corporate/research connections; supported 100+ startups like Meatable. Scope: International.
Organizer of pan-European startup meetups and AI conferences.
Amsterdam hub of Startupbootcamp (est. 2010) running 3-month accelerators in fintech, cybersecurity, smart cities, IoT, and commerce. Provides EUR 15K seed funding, 6% equity, mentorship, and partner deals; alumni include early Adyen mentoring. Scope: International.
The Next Web team behind TNW Conference, Amsterdam's annual tech and startup festival.
Annual tech and startup festival organized by TNW. Next edition: Jun 19-20, 2025 in Amsterdam (NDSM).
Founded 2009. University-affiliated incubator supporting ICT and biotech startups with a 4-month validation program, follow-on acceleration, labs access, and investor network. Supported 200+ startups including SnappCar. Scope: Regional (Utrecht).
YES!Delft is a renowned tech incubator in the Netherlands, focused on turning university research and technical inventions into successful startups. Founded in 2005 by Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) – one of Europe’s top engineering schools – YES!Delft has grown into a deep-tech startup ecosystem supporting hardware and high-tech software ventures. The incubator offers a 3-4 month validation program for idea-stage teams, longer-term incubation for growth-stage startups, access to specialized labs and maker spaces, and connections to TU Delft’s extensive research facilities. Over the past 20 years, YES!Delft has incubated nearly 500 startups, collectively valued at over €1.2B. Notable alumni include Ampelmann (offshore access systems, now a global marine company) and E-nevia (electric mobility). The sectors span AI, robotics, medtech, aerospace, clean energy, and more – reflecting Delft’s engineering strengths. The incubator actively leverages partnerships: it works with corporates like KLM (aviation) and NS (railways) for pilot opportunities, and with government initiatives for grants. Startups at YES!Delft benefit from an entrepreneur-centric approach; the incubator was twice ranked a global top 5 university incubator by UBI Index. It offers an in-house venture fund (UNIIQ) that provides proof-of-concept funding (~€100k) to the most promising teams, bridging the gap to seed rounds. YES!Delft’s campus in Delft has co-working, an auditorium for events, and proximity to cutting-edge labs (e.g., quantum computing labs at QuTech). It has expanded with satellite branches in Rotterdam (focused on port and logistics tech) and The Hague (focused on AI and security) to tap regional industries. The name YES stands for “Young Entrepreneurs Society,” underscoring its community vibe: seasoned mentors, many of whom are TU Delft alumni entrepreneurs, guide newcomers. With continued support from TU Delft and the city, YES!Delft is a cornerstone of the Dutch innovation ecosystem – ensuring that inventions from classrooms and labs (like next-gen drones, solar cars, or medical devices) find their way to market via robust startups.