here you will find information about some academic partners and consultancies which will help you develop a business idea, connect with talented students and much more.
UniPartners Twente
An ambitious and dynamic academic consultancy based in the Bastille on the campus of the University of Twente. Their student managers have been working hard since 1993 to give UT students the opportunity to gain experience in business. They do this because they believe that when students challenge and develop themselves, they are of great added value. More information can be found on their website.
SMART (Formerly known as Science shop)
SMART brings entrepreneurs, the University of Twente and Saxion University of Applied Sciences together for matters pertaining to research, consultancy or finding the right knowledge partner. For example, they provide access to the latest scientific knowledge, offer a fresh perspective and form a flexible shell of external experts. If you wish to utilise students for your innovation project or business issue, they can introduce you to the most talented students in Twente! More information can be found on their website.
Strategic Business Development
University of Twente aims to create impact in society and economy by connecting talent, knowledge and facilities to external actors. Strategic Business Development (SBD) at the UT ambitions to be the prime support in realising this connection, ultimately contributing to UT’s academic excellence. SBD supports the whole UT community in connecting our excellent research to external needs, ultimately favouring both. More information can be found on their website.
PIP Advice
PIP Advice is a student-run management consultant, specialised in solving questions with regard to process improvement and exploration of markets in the field of production, logistics, research & development, finance and strategy. The student company is one of the 700 successful spin-offs from the University of Twente. PIP Advice its team is composed of motivated students with an academical and technical background. The flexibility, professionalism and fresh perspective of the students help with solving questions for SME’s, educational institutes and local authorities. Furthermore, the professors at the University of Twente support the students on assignment-related matters. Curious how they can help to solve your problem? Go to their website.