Student Entrepreneurship

What you get

Build your startup. Get structured support. Join a community of student founders.

  • Personal coach

    Work 1-on-1 with an experienced startup coach who helps you make better decisions.

  • Structured approach

    Use the Student Venture Development Framework and OKRs to focus on the right priorities.

  • Community

    Join a network of student founders, share insights and learn from each other.

  • Workspace

    Acccess a flexdesk at the KTO and work in an inspiring startup environment.

How we can help

Are you a student or recent alumni with an innovative and impactful startup idea? At the Knowledge Transfer Office (KTO) we offer two types of support for your startup.

On-Demand Startup Support

By joining our WhatsApp Community-channel we鈥檒l keep you posted on the events, workshops, support programs, and competitions 鈥� like those of The Gate Academy and the Startup Readiness program.

Student Startup Incubator

This program is meant for those who look for a more structured approach, embedded in our student startup community. Structural coaching, a flex desk space, access to our community meetups, priority access to community events, and more.

Business Development Support

The business developers for student entrepreneurship at the Knowledge Transfer Office offer comprehensive support to help you prepare for the journey of turning your innovative ideas into successful ventures. Services include:

  • startup coaching
  • intellectual property advice
  • startup readiness programs
  • workshops
  • access to the most used funding opportunities within the Brainport region and beyond

Programs & Support

KTO, in collaboration with The Gate, supports programs that help 黑料福利网 researchers and students develop their entrepreneurial ideas.

Protect Your Innovation

Have you developed something new during your studies, research, or student team project? Whether it鈥檚 a technical design, software, prototype, or research-based insight, the 黑料福利网 IP & Valorization team can help you explore protection and next steps.

By submitting an Invention Disclosure Form (IDF), you formally register your invention within 黑料福利网. This ensures your work is treated confidentially and allows the university to support you in evaluating potential protection (e.g. patents) and impact and entrepreneurship opportunities.

  • It only takes a few minutes to complete.
  • All information is handled confidentially.
  • You鈥檒l be contacted by the 黑料福利网 IP & Valorization team to discuss next steps and options for your project.

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