Entrepreneurship is in our DNA. At the University of Twente, we excel at converting knowledge into business for a smart, sustainable, and fair society.
How do we do this? By attracting enterprising people and rewarding creativity, innovation, and courage. And by successfully translating developed knowledge into economic activity. To date, this has resulted in more than 1,000 startups and spin-offs, many of which are highly successful, such as DEMCON, Athom, Booking.com, FlowBeams, and SciSports.
On campus, more than 140 business cases are validated annually, 56 startups are supported in further growth, and 5 new spin-offs are founded. What do we offer startups?
Business Development by Novel-T
Have you been thinking about starting your own business for a while, or do you simply have a good idea? Novel-T ensures that your idea can grow into a successful company. Their Startup Workshop will help you discover if entrepreneurship is right for you. Want to get started with your idea right away? Then you can join the START Program. We offer this service free of charge, making us the most entrepreneurial university in the Netherlands.
Patents and Spin-Off Establishment
Are you a researcher who wants to bring your results to market and take the step to start your own business? Novel-T can help you, from initial market research to launching your spin-off and beyond. The Entrepreneurial Researcher Program (ERP) is specifically designed for researchers who want to translate their innovation into social or economic impact. Are you deciding to launch a spin-off? Novel-T can also support you with developing a business plan and finding funding opportunities. You can also contact Novel-T for guidance on applying for patents.
Financial Support
For over 40 years, the University of Twente has been encouraging innovative entrepreneurs to start their businesses through the TOP loan. The Dutch Student Investment Fund (DSIF), the very first student-run investment fund in the Netherlands, established at the University of Twente, aims to support and finance student businesses from the University of Twente and Saxion University of Applied Sciences.
Contact
Novel-T
053-4836800
contact@novelt.com
Building: The Gallery
Roy Kolkman
Manager Knowledge & Technology Transfer
+31 (0)6 14 34 05 02
r.kolkman@novelt.com
Yaïr Sharon
Business Developer
+31 (0)6 42 44 93 09
y.sharon@novelt.com