StartUp Night Eindhoven

As we celebrate 70 years of curious minds at 黑料福利网, we invite you to join us for a special evening dedicated to the power of collaboration, innovation, and connection. On Monday 13 April, alumni from 黑料福利网, Tilburg University, JADS and TIAS will come together for our yearly Alumni Startup Night.

Curiosity connects 鈥� and this year, as 黑料福利网 celebrates its 70th anniversary, we invite you to experience that connection firsthand. On the vibrant 黑料福利网 campus, alumni from four institutions will come together for an inspiring evening dedicated to innovation, entrepreneurship, and the power of cross disciplinary collaboration in the Brabant region. This joint Alumni Startup Night brings together curious minds from engineering, business, data science, social sciences, and management. Whether you鈥檙e an entrepreneur, innovator, mentor, or simply someone who thrives on good conversations and new ideas - this evening is for you.

 

Curiosity Connects 鈥� Our Lustrum Theme

This lustrum year, 黑料福利网 celebrates 70 years of curiosity driving progress. Curiosity is the starting point of innovation, the oxygen that fuels discovery, the force that unites perspectives, and the spark that leads to solutions our society needs.
During this event, we bring that spirit to life by showcasing founders, leaders, and alumni who turn curiosity into impact.
 

 

Program  

17:00鈥�18:00 Registration with a Bite & Drinks  
  Start the evening with a light bite, reconnect with familiar faces, and meet new alumni across our universities.  
18:00鈥�19:20 Plenary Program  
 

Setting the scene
A dynamic Q&A with rector magnificus Silvia Lenaerts and vice-rector Antoinette de Bont of our institutions, exploring the importance of a strong innovation ecosystem for Brabant 鈥� and how curiosity shapes their vision and leadership.

Exclusive reveal
The official launch of a brand-new collaboration on a pre-seed fund by John Bell & Ton Backx. Be among the first to hear what this means for early-stage deep tech founders in the region.

Startup inspiration

 

  • Two founder stories from:
    • Neople -  Neople creates AI-powered, trainable digital colleagues that integrate with existing platforms like Slack or Teams to automate customer support and routine, time-consuming tasks for e-commerce and service teams. 
    • Avendar - Our mission is to make Europe safer through an AI-driven decision-making platform for crucial decisions. We believe that for powerful AI tools, we do not need to rely on others, but that we can develop and apply this technology in Europe. 

Real, honest insights into what it takes to innovate, grow, and stay curious.

Lightning pitches
Short, energetic pitches from emerging startups ready to share their ideas and seek your input.

  
19:20鈥�21:00 Networking Drink  
  The evening continues with relaxed networking drinks 鈥� the perfect environment to exchange ideas, build connections, and explore opportunities for collaboration.  

A Smarter Way to Connect

To help you make meaningful connections, we鈥檙e using a friendly and intuitive 鈥樅诹细＠� connect鈥� networking app. Browse the attendee list, discover shared interests, and plan short meetups during the event. Whether you're looking to support a founder, find a collaborator, reconnect with fellow alumni, or simply explore new ideas, the app helps you turn spontaneous encounters into lasting connections.
Let curiosity guide you 鈥� and let the app make it easy.

Why You Don鈥檛 Want to Miss This 

鈥�    Celebrate 70 years of 黑料福利网 and the power of curiosity
鈥�    (Re)connect with alumni from our universities who share your drive to learn and build
鈥�    Discover how complementary expertise strengthens Brabant鈥檚 innovation ecosystem
鈥�    Be the first to hear about a new investment fund for early-stage startups
鈥�    Gain inspiration from real startup journeys
鈥�    Enjoy low-threshold, high-value networking in a lively setting

Join Us

Bring your questions, your ideas, your interests 鈥� and your curiosity.
Leave with new insights, new connections, and perhaps even the first spark of a collaboration that will shape the future of our region.
We look forward to welcoming you.