Turn challenges into stepping stones
At Innokite, we exist to ignite the potential of knowledge-intensive startups and founders. Our mission is simple: help you take flight.
Building the foundations for success
The Incubation Phase is designed to give you the time, tools, and guidance to explore your ideas, validate assumptions, and create a strong foundation for your startup. With a blend of expert sparring sessions, co-pilot support, and a collaborative space, we help you turn challenges into stepping stones toward success.
Your journey, your pace
We understand that every idea and entrepreneur is unique. That’s why our Incubation Phase lets you work at your own pace, offering access to resources, mentorship, and a thriving community. Whether refining a concept or building your first prototype, we’re here to support your next steps.
Benefits
Why choose incubation with Innokite?
Empowering your journey with expert guidance, a vibrant community, and unparalleled opportunities.
Tailored support for every step
Gain access to workshops, tools, and sparring sessions designed to guide you from idea validation to building a scalable business model. Our content is customized to address the unique challenges faced by knowledge-intensive start-ups.
A thriving collaborative environment
Join a dynamic network of like-minded entrepreneurs, mentors, and peers. Our community fosters collaboration, complimentary skill-building, and the exchange of ideas to help you grow alongside others on a similar journey.
Connections that open doors
Leverage Innokite’s extensive network, including industry experts, investors, and regional partners. Whether you’re seeking mentorship, co-founders, or partnerships, we’ll connect you with the right people to drive your vision forward.
Turn your idea into reality-Let's talk!
Curious if the incubator is the right fit for you? Book an initial meeting with Richard Rushby to discuss your idea and see how we can support your journey. Come prepared with some details about your business proposition—whether it's a short concept, team info, or a business model canvas.
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Apply to incubator
Ready to join a dynamic community of like-minded people looking to make an impact?
Our incubator is more than just a space: It is an environment where diverse perspectives, curious minds, and innovative co-creation converge to fuel breakthroughs.
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FAQ
Frequently
asked questions
During incubation, startups work at their own pace and focus on validating their ideas, building a strong foundation, and finding the right collaborators. We provide sparring and copilot support during this phase as well as a physical space to come together and prepare for the Acceleration Bursts.
Not at all! The incubation phase is designed to help you explore and validate your ideas. Whether you have a rough concept or an early prototype, we’ll provide the guidance and resources to take the next steps. We also welcome people with teams and without teams.
Participation in the incubation phase is subsidized, making it accessible to aspiring entrepreneurs. A nominal fee of 500 euro is charged per year for access to facilities and our co-pilot tool.
Yes! If you want to join the incubator for a second year, the process is the same, as is the access to perks and the fee.
In the Incubation Tier, attendance of all workshops and activities in the Innolaunch module is not compulsory: the idea is that you can begin to develop and progress at your own pace and as you need. The learning modules (‘Bursts’) of the Accelerate Tier however will have an attendance requirement.
There are no assignments or exams in the incubation phase, but if you intend to join the Accelerate Tier you will need to complete the prerequisite work for the relevant Bursts before you can apply.
No. Mentorship is accessed when you join the Accelerate Tier.
Innokite is an approved facilitator for the Startup Visa scheme.
The Startup Visa scheme is not applicable to all entrepreneurs. To be eligible for the scheme, you need to meet important criteria. To check these criteria, head to the Immigratie- en Naturalisatiedienst (IND) page for the Startup residence permit.
If you believe that you and your idea meet the criteria, get in touch with us through info@innokite.nl and we will set up a meeting. This meeting is necessary for us to do our own due diligence in determining whether we can legally act as your facilitator, and it is not in itself an indication that we will accept this role.
In addition to our core offering of the Incubate and Accelerate learning tiers, we provide bespoke support during the first three months of any application to ensure a smooth landing in the region and seamless integration into our extensive network. During this time, we facilitate introductions to nascent and successful entrepreneurs in the region who understand the local business landscape. Our pool includes 40 mentors with expertise in a range of subject matter.
We also offer practical support in the form of access to the incubator co-working space, specialised workspaces through our ecosystem partners, and the InnoLab facilities for startups in need of chemistry labs, bio labs, or engineering spaces.
There is a one-time cost of 500 euro. For other possibilities, please reach out to info@innokite.nl.