Creating your own startup is the best business school you can think of. Beforehand I thought: this is gonna be interesting, it’s gonna be a wild ride. And it even happened to be much wilder, much more interesting than I’d expected.

Moniek Tromp, Professor of Materials Chemistry in Groningen, is pleased with initiatives that encourage entrepreneurship in academia: ‘Earmarked money to stimulate valorization, such as at the Faculty of Impact, can make just the difference in bringing research to the market.'

Creating your own startup is the best business school you can think of. Beforehand I thought: this is gonna be interesting, it’s gonna be a wild ride. And it even happened to be much wilder, much more interesting than I’d expected.

Green hydrogen has emerged as a promising energy carrier in the transition to cleaner energy systems. However, producing green hydrogen remains a significant challenge.

At Faculty of Impact, we’re thrilled to introduce three remarkable fellows who embarked on their entrepreneurial journey with us in May last year. Yvonne Derks, Patrick Dekker, and Arjan Stoppelenburg are transforming groundbreaking research into ventures that will drive real societal change.

Throughout the Faculty of Impact program, Sem and his team explored multiple markets while refining their core technology. Although their initial target market remains central to their work, the rapid advancements in AI have led them to expand their approach.

An FOI application is only complete and admissible when the submitter is assured of broad support from his or her knowledge institution. ‘Therefore, involve us as early as possible’, Rosalie Driessen and Jeroen van Woerden stress

Exciting opportunities ahead! From deep-tech summits to startup accelerators, the coming months are packed with must-attend events. Whether you're looking to pitch, network, or gain insights from industry leaders, these events will help you connect and grow. Check out the full list below!

Our second cohort of fellows, who started in May and is focusing on Life Science and Health, is making impressive progress! At the recent "Class of 2024 Report" event, they presented their innovative projects with posters, receiving positive feedback and making valuable connections.

Our second cohort of fellows, who started in May and is focusing on Life Science and Health, is making impressive progress! At the recent "Class of 2024 Report" event, they presented their innovative projects with posters, receiving positive feedback and making valuable connections.