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The startup ecosystem in the Northern Netherlands: How does it work and what is Innokite’s role

An overview of the northern startup ecosystem, explaining Innokite’s role within it—how it is structured; how it supports students, researchers, and early stage founders; and which tools are available.

Europe’s 28th regime: What is the new EU legal path for startups

The European Union is moginv forward with the 28th regime. You can find here why it matters for European startups and early-stage founders, how EU-INC influenced the proposal, and what founders should expect next.

Innokite at MXT Groningen 2026: From foundations to accelerations

This article reflects on MXT Groningen 2026, the Launch Game by Founded: Researcher Edition, and key lessons from a year of building Innokite. The 2026 edition marked a milestone for Innokite, one year after its first presentation at MXT 2025.

Learning from founders: DeepTech pathways in the Northern Netherlands

We hosted our partners from Techleap including Constantijn van Oranje, Peter Maarten and Maarten Cleeren to Groningen for a working visit focused on DeepTech and knowledge-intensive entrepreneurship in the Northern Netherlands.

CC Diagnostics wins 2025 LIFE Science Award at LIFE Science Conference

The fourth annual LIFE Science Conference, hosted by the LIFE Cooperative at Forum Groningen, brought together researchers, policymakers, and industry partners to explore sustainability in healthcare.

What does not kill you makes you stronger; rejection as an entrepreneur

Nobody enjoys rejection. Whether it’s a direct and cold “no” from an investor or crickets after launching your product it stings. But here’s the truth: Rejection is a rite of passage for every entrepreneur.

The 5-person rule: Entrepreneurial success comes from a successful inner circle

Your network is not just who you know, it shapes your perspectives, beliefs, and consequently your achievements.

Impact challenge: Bridging ideas with expertise

Innovation starts with an idea—but turning it into impact requires collaboration and expertise. That’s why Innokite joined the University of Groningen Impact Challenge.

Connecting academia and entrepreneurship to create impact

Fostering innovation and knowledge-intensive ventures in the Northern Netherlands

Innokite takes flight at the MXT Conference 2025

Pioneering a new era for knowledge-intensive entrepreneurship in the Northern Netherlands