From Idea to
Startup
Dreaming of having your own startup? Do you want to turn your academic knowledge into groundbreaking innovation? Get started today.
Whether you're a student, PhD student, young professional, or just have big ambitions, you'll find everything you need to launch your startup here. Participate in events to develop and validate your ideas, and connect with other future founders and successful entrepreneurs.
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Your roadmap
Not sure where you're at yet?
Take the roadmap check and discover your next step.
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Programs and Workshops
How can we help you?
Our workshops
Startup 101
An interactive crash course on what startups are and the key factors that drive their success.
Pitching 202
Learn how to craft the story of your startup and deliver a pitch that sparks real dialogue.
Startup Framework
Learn why 90% of startups fail, explore the market adoption model, and discover how to take the first steps toward building a successful venture.
Our programs
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For you
What Founded can do for you
For students
From idea to your first startup. We're here to help you explore, learn, and grow.
- Access to events and workshops
- Create your roadmap
- Coaching & inspiration
For researchers
From research to impact. We help turn your knowledge and ideas into a startup.
- Validation and business development
- Access to events and network
- Coaching trajectories
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Contact
Curious to know more?
Get in touch or plan a meeting with Elmar or Jornt.
Elmar de Jong
Project Lead Talent & Tech Transfer
Jornt de Boer
Business Developer & Trainer
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We believe anyone can become a founder. Through its Future Founders side, Founded supports students, researchers, and partners in Northern Netherlands as they move toward Founded entrepreneurship.
Bertwin Kampman
Director Founded
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Working with new people pushed me to use my creativity, adaptability, problem-solving, and communication skills, and it was incredible to see how quickly we connected and turned our ideas into something impactful. The game truly made us think outside the box and offered a great glimpse into the real business world.
Himali Sharma
Student & founder
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As a Strategy and Business Transformation student, I found Jouri’s founder story (PieterPot) at the Business Lunch Talk truly inspiring. It highlighted how innovation and strategic resilience go hand in hand.
Paulina Castillo Perez
Student
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I met a lot of new people and experienced new things, such as interviewing a business owner, coming up with a solution for a real-life problem, giving an elevator pitch, and learned how businesses can grow after a failure. Deep thanks to Founded for giving the chance to students like me, to experience a business environment and learn from experts!
Ariadna Bartolome Valera
Student
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Business Idea Generator was a valuable learning opportunity that expanded my understanding of early-stage business development and demonstrated the impact of collaboration in shaping ideas.
Robin Hoexum
Student
