The Brightlands Innovation Factory in collaboration with Techruption launched the Netherlands’ first Blockchain incubator program at the Brightlands Smart Services Campus in Heerlen. 10 early-stage startups in the field of sustainability, materials, fintech, agritech, health social impact and data protection from 8 different nationalities have been selected among more than 500 applications worldwide.
The intensive 8 weeks program will provide the driven change-makers with a solid foundation of their business model through the validation of their assumptions. The startups will pitch at the end of the program on the 25th of October in front a large crowd of experts, investors and change-makers in the field.
Get the opportunity to give feedback and meet the startups each Friday afternoon during their progress pitches in Heerlen (email: Danielle.dols@brightlands.com).
Maastricht University entrepreneurship programs
For the second consecutive time, Maastricht University together with the Brightlands Innovation Factory started an entrepreneurship program last week. Students in the Science Programme Bachelor and Master in Biobased Materials go through an incubation program that will enable them to transform their scientific projects into business ideas. The aim is to provide the future pioneers with all the necessary tools and knowledge to launch their own startups.
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