Startup Entry
As the Netherlands’ second most important economy, flexibility and ongoing innovation in the Food & Flower industry is a ‘must’. To achieve this we need pioneers, with innovations providing solutions to the world's greatest challenges. From inside and outside the industry. From the Netherlands but also beyond. Because the sector of the future runs on data, AI and robots, but also revolves around circular systems and smart use of natural raw materials and energy.
“The exposure we enjoyed in our first years via HortiHeroes for validation and finding the right entries into the network are invaluable. It helps in terms of finding potential (pilot) partners and customers. As for growth, together with World Horti Center, Topsector T&U and various trade fairs, it provides a great platform geared towards a national and international network.”
Bram Tijmons, co-founder Pats Drones
The hortiheroes startups
We offer start-ups…
- Access to knowledge and a network in the Food & Flower industry via, amongst other things, our industry experts.
- An innovative peer network of fellow start-up and scale-up founders.
- Pitch and showcase opportunities at various national and international HortiHeroes and Partner events.
- Visibility on our Start-up Wall in the World Horti Center, in trade magazines and online media.
- (test) facilities in cooperation with partners such as World Horti Center at start-up rates to suit you.
- Start-up expertise relating to organisational structure, finances and legal affairs, amongst others.
Aftermovie Hortiheroes startup dinner 2023
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Practical information
- Investment: the first year is free, for some events and facilities a start-up contribution is required.
- Admission: following an intake you will be invited to pitch before the selection committee. Once admitted, we offer you a range of online and offline exposure opportunities throughout the year.
- Eerstvolgende Startup Selectie: 9 april 2024. Check de agenda voor meer info!
More information? Our Community & Start-up Lead Fabienne will be happy to answer your questions via e-mail or a phone call.