Newsletter - October 2024
Hey founder,
Discover upcoming events, exciting missions, and inspiring founder stories to fuel your ambitions and drive success. Enjoy!
Upcoming Events
CES Unveiled / 15 October / Amsterdam
Discover cutting-edge European innovation at CES Unveiled Amsterdam! Get an exclusive preview of CES Las Vegas, featuring breakthrough tech from top startups. Connect with Europe's leading brands, government officials, industry experts, and media. Don't miss this chance to be inspired by the innovations shaping a better future!
Where: Beurs van Berlage, Amsterdam
For Whom: Founders who are affiliated with the consumer technology industry.
Benefits: Get a sneak peek at what to expect in Las Vegas and be inspired by the technology creating a better tomorrow.
Fuckup Nights / 14 November / Groningen ?
We're bringing the legendary Fuckup Nights to town, where we dive headfirst into the epic faceplants and failures that make entrepreneurship what it really is. No sugar-coating here—just raw, unfiltered stories of trial and error that you won’t find anywhere else. We're going deep into the world of fuckupreneurs and their mistakes, so you can dodge them like a pro.
Where: TBA
For Whom: For every founder who’s ready for a good laugh and eager to embrace the power of failure.
Benefits: Laugh, learn, and hear other founders share their toughest lessons learned the hard way.
Innovate Friesland / 4 December / Leeuwarden
Discover the power of collaboration, innovation, and sustainability at Innovate Friesland!?Network with seven influential organizations like WRK.frl/ , BeStart , Founded , Innofest , and local universities while diving into master classes filled with insights for everyone from business folks to educators. Innovate Friesland is a hub for sharing ideas and stories, igniting inspiration and feedback. With a focus on circularity and sustainability, you’ll contribute to a brighter future. Attend the Student Fair, where companies meet students to retain talent in the region.?
Where: De nieuwe Kanselarij, Leeuwarden
For Whom: Frisian founders with a focus on circularity and sustainability
Benefits: Valuable insights, networking opportunities and meeting young talent.?
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Upcoming Programs
Startup Readiness Program / 16 Oct & 7 Nov / ?Leeuwarden & Groningen
Elevate your startup with the Startup Readiness Program! Dive into NOM’s three impactful tracks: GAME (problem validation), SET (problem solution fit), and MATCH (commercial commitment). Ensure your idea is solid, refine your solution, and gain the commercial backing essential for growth.
For whom: The Startup Readiness Program is designed for early-phase startups driving innovation across various sectors, focusing on validating, developing, and scaling their business models.
What the program offers:
Each track includes 5 masterclasses featuring interactive learning, access to a vibrant startup ecosystem, and personal coaching.
Where: Feithhuis, Groningen & Kanselarij, Friesland.
How to Join: Register yourself via NOM.
Subsidy Alert?
Mkb haalbaarheidsvoucher / until 30 November / € 45.000
Evaluate the economic and technical feasibility of your innovative idea using the SME feasibility voucher. Partnering with a northern testbed, you can conduct research and gain the insights needed to decide whether to move forward with your project. Testbeds provide valuable expertise and resources to help northern entrepreneurs innovate. This feasibility voucher supports innovative businesses and their collaboration with testbeds. With this subsidy, you can get reimbursed for 40% of your feasibility study costs, including labor, hiring a testbed, and materials.
For Whom: Founders from Drenthe, Groningen and Friesland
Startup & Scale-up News
These three companies from Northern Netherlands have been nominated for the prestigious Deloitte Technology Fast 50, a ranking of the fastest-growing technology companies in the Netherlands. They represent the technological strength and innovation from the north.?