Startup Program by NOM
Ready to take your startup to the next level? NOM Startup Program helps startups from the Northern Netherlands to validate their idea, improve their solution and enter the market successfully.
The program consists of three focused tracks:
- Validation
- Customer Solution
- Go to Market
These tracks link to different phases of startup development. Each track offers practical guidance, relevant insights and direct applicability for your startup.
Who is the program for?
The NOM Startup Program is intended for early-phase startups that are working on an innovative product or service and want to build a strong, scalable business model. There is always a track that fits the phase in which your startup is located.
Validation
Validate who your first customer is and what problem you're solving for them, so you don't build on assumptions but on real insights. The Validation track consists of 6 master classes.
2026 Editions
- Edition 1 starts in February
- Edition 2 starts in March
- Edition 3 starts in May
View all practical information about the Validation track here.
Customer Solution
Test and refine your solution to make sure it actually solves the validated customer problem. The Validation track consists of 5 master classes.
2026 Editions
- Edition 1 starts in March
View all practical information about the Customer Solution track here.
Go to Market
Take the step to market and recruit your first paying customers with a clear commercial approach. The Validation track consists of 5 master classes.
2026 Editions
- Edition 1 starts in May (TBA)
View all practical information about the Go to Market track here.
