StartHub Wageningen

StartHub Wageningen The centre at the Wageningen Campus for entrepreneurial students and recent grads. Develop your idea into a company with our support! Do you have (good) idea?

The StartHub is a place where entrepreneurial students can get together. As the Oxford Dictionary describes a hub, it's an effective centre of an activity or network: A place for students in all stages of their entrepreneurial carreer. Do you have a business plan? Do you have a start-up? Do you just like entrepreneurship? Come by to have a coffee and use the network and all facilities StartHub Wageningen has to offer.

๐Ÿ“ข๐Ÿ“ข Speakers Reveal for "The AI Transition" Event at StartHub Wageningen!1๏ธโƒฃ Alex Grubb is a climate and biodiversity ent...
26/06/2023

๐Ÿ“ข๐Ÿ“ข Speakers Reveal for "The AI Transition" Event at StartHub Wageningen!

1๏ธโƒฃ Alex Grubb is a climate and biodiversity enthusiast, passionate about enabling solutions to address the world's most pressing environmental challenges from Microsoft Netherlands! He will talk about opportunities within Microsoft in . As an alumnus of Wageningen University & Research, he built a keen interest in Data-Driven Sustainable Agriculture and even mentored Microsoft for startups. ๐ŸŒŽ

2๏ธโƒฃ Andreea Moga is an AI HPC XR Innovation Expert at SURF.
She holds a Bsc and Msc in Electronics and Telecommunications (2013) and holds experience in technical roles like Data & AI Engineering and worked her way up to Management roles in companies like CGI and Accenture Technology. Since 2018 she's focussed on shaping the open innovation ecosystems locally through the philosophy of tech education to and has founded non-profits like Rotterdam.AI and TechLabs Rotterdam. As an EdTech Entrepreneur & Founder of Social Learning Communities for Tech Innovations & Mentor for Startup Founders, Andreea will be sharing doโ€™s and dontโ€™s when innovating with AI or building an AI Startup. ๐Ÿค–

3๏ธโƒฃ Rudolf Romero a graduate from Royal College of Art in London. He dedicated his research to exploring the intersection of creativity and artificial intelligence. Currently, he is actively involved in business development at Wageningen University & Research with a deep understanding of the transformative potential of AI. Driven by a passion for leveraging technology for social impact, he established 01X, a pioneering design studio to harness the power of emerging technologies & drive meaningful change. Check out his article on Ethical decision-making models in AI here: https://lnkd.in/eNuN456E

4๏ธโƒฃ Jennifer Goodall is the CEO of MindAffect, a ground breaking BCI/AI HealthTech Scale-up which was spinned out of Radboud University in Nijmegen. MindAffect was selected as a top AI Startup 2023 in NL by the Nedelandse AI Coalitie! In a nutshell, MindAffect is specialized in the application of brain-computer interface, artificial intelligence, and neuroscience to unlock the mysteries of the brain. She is a graduate of Harvard University (BA in Engineering/Computer Science) and The Wharton School School (MBA in Finance).

Hurry and Grab your seat: https://lnkd.in/embfsWkX ๐Ÿ”—

  represents a transformative technology that holds tremendous potential to shape the future, enabling machines to perfo...
14/06/2023

represents a transformative technology that holds tremendous potential to shape the future, enabling machines to perform tasks that were once solely within the domain of human intelligence.

By revolutionizing real-world applications across industries, ranging from improving and to addressing complex problems and enhancing human capabilities. While these rapid advances in the development and adoption of provide new opportunities but also raise fears about its disruptive transitions

StartHub Wageningen is proud to host an evening on "The AI Transition", on Tuesday, June 27th from 19:00-21:00 at Plus Ultra II.
Here, you get an opportunity to interact with experts from Microsoft, SURF, and MindAffect on their projects within AI and how they are creating an !

Grab your seat now! Register via: https://lnkd.in/embfsWkX

Poster Credits: Midjourney AI

Today, StartHub Wageningen is excited to host an evening on sustainable coffee innovations and barista applications whil...
25/05/2023

Today, StartHub Wageningen is excited to host an evening on sustainable coffee innovations and barista applications while offering you a "Not your Regular Cup of Coffee"โ˜•

๐Ÿ‘จ๐Ÿผโ€๐ŸŒพLennart Clerkx is the founder and CEO of This Side Up Coffees- a transparent middleman that creates empathy between roaster and farmer. At our event, he will explain how their model works in practice and has the power to change one of the most colonially rooted value chains in this world.๐Ÿค๐Ÿผ

๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿผโ€๐ŸŽจJulia Kemp is a brand ambassador for what is called the Oatly Department of Mind Control. Her responsibilities are centered around the local implementation of the Oatly tone-of-voice: humanizing it in everything that she does - from outdoor campaigns to events, collaborations, and social and retail media. She uses language and art as a tool to spark important conversations that relate to the food industry, sustainability, and societal change. ๐Ÿ’ก

๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿผโ€๐ŸŒพRianne Vastenhouw is passionate about resilient food systems, agriculture, and ecosystem restoration and collaboratively works with stakeholders in the food system to make change happen. At Oatly, she improves the impact of the oats they source. She will talk about sustainable sourcing strategies for oats to reach Oatlyโ€™s sustainability goals for 2029, going out into the field to work together with oat-growing farmers, and knowledge sharing internally and externally. As an alumnus of Wageningen University & Research, she is excited to come back and engage with the sustainability leaders of the future! ๐ŸŒพ

โ˜•David Klingen is developing coffee-free coffee, in response to the growing concern over deforestation caused by coffee farming. Together with his R&D team, he is using local, non-tropical ingredients and innovative processing techniques to create a coffee that doesn't require actual coffee beans, but still tastes like coffee, contains caffeine like coffee, and can be brewed just like regular coffee. Northern Wonder - Coffee Free Coffee guarantees that this coffee is free from deforestation. ๐ŸŒฑ

Are you curious to hear their story? ๐Ÿค”
Then register now for the event: https://lnkd.in/eY2pAqR7

StartHub is looking for   students to join the student office. If you enjoy learning about   , organizing events, buildi...
05/04/2023

StartHub is looking for students to join the student office. If you enjoy learning about , organizing events, building your network, and more! Then, working as a part-time member of the StartHub Wageningen Student Office might be something for you!

We offer a paid, flexible board year without compromising on the benefits! The positions include & ๐ŸŽฏ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆ๐Ÿ—ฃ

Do you have what it takes to lead our community in the academic year of 2023/2024 and learn many invaluable lessons for your future career? ๐Ÿš€

Apply now by sending in your CV and motivation letter (in English) to [email protected] ๐Ÿ“ฉ, before the 24th of April, Monday at 12:00

If you have questions for us or want to know more, please join us during the interest drinks on Thursday, April 13 between 17:00 and 19:00 at StartHub, Plus Ultra II.

Register Here: https://lnkd.in/eS6BZCC8

๐ŸŸ The Ideation Program is coming up soon! ๐ŸŸ How to start? What makes an idea a good one? Who's your customer? How to make ...
07/03/2023

๐ŸŸ The Ideation Program is coming up soon! ๐ŸŸ 

How to start? What makes an idea a good one? Who's your customer? How to make an impact?

During the series of Ideation workshops, you will discover a wide variety of tools that support you in becoming a sustainable entrepreneur. After successful completion, you'll know what makes a good idea, how to set the first steps to get it going, and how to explain it in a compelling way. This makes the Ideation workshop series a great way to start developing your entrepreneurial skill-set and knowledge! ๐Ÿš€๐Ÿ’ฅ

It is not required to have any experience or a business idea already, a good motivation is important enough!
๐Ÿ‘‰Swipe to see the program!
Interested in joining? Check the link in bio!

โ—The application deadline is Friday the 24th of March at 12.00
โ“If you have any questions about Ideation, please email us! [email protected]

Joshua Wambugu- Ph.D. researcher  focusing on societal aspects of coral reef restoration in Kenya. His idea, Blue Bees o...
23/02/2023

Joshua Wambugu- Ph.D. researcher focusing on societal aspects of coral reef restoration in Kenya. His idea, Blue Bees offers an alternative livelihood opportunity for communities in the Shimoni region via the sustainable production of honey and wax. Inspired by ecotourism and sustainable social enterprises.๐Ÿ๐ŸŽฃ

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Francisca Medina from WaterCampus and Startup Visa Services - Project manager, focused on innovation and circular projects with the WaterAlliance. She also manages Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) as an advisor for the Dutch Water technology sector offering advice on innovation, access to finance, and internationalization. ๐Ÿ’ฆ

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Excess chemicals discharged by farming activities and sewage treatment plants are harming the urban water ecosystems and causing algal blooms. Vincent Duijvesteijn founded BioValves, to improve the disastrous water quality using natureโ€™s own aquatic vacuum cleaner: the clam. ๐Ÿ  ๐Ÿงช

Interested?
Register Now! via linkinbio! ๐Ÿ”—

Circular by nature; the availability and quality of water are crucial for humans, and the environment. However, the curr...
15/02/2023

Circular by nature; the availability and quality of water are crucial for humans, and the environment. However, the current water crisis is one of the greatest challenges of our time. Urban water demand leads to higher wastewater and water pollution depleting our natural resources and affecting the ecosystems. Climate change further exacerbates pre-existing water stresses.

On the 28th of February, from 19:00-21:00, StartHub is organizing โ€œInto the Blueโ€ to shed light on how businesses offer circular ecosystem solutions that embrace resilience and inclusiveness of nature. ๐ŸŸ๐Ÿ ๐ŸŒŠ
From maintenance of coral reefs and its impact on livelihoods to looking at water filtering systems particularly salient in urban areas.

Want to know more? ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿผ
Register here: https://forms.office.com/e/LphJ4pfJHr

Did you already know that you can do an internship at a StartHub start-up?๐Ÿ’ก๐Ÿ™ŒToday you'll meet another one of our interns...
07/02/2023

Did you already know that you can do an internship at a StartHub start-up?๐Ÿ’ก๐Ÿ™Œ

Today you'll meet another one of our interns: Jiajing Wang ๐Ÿ”ฅ! She is a Plant Science student specializing in Greenhouse Horticulture from Wageningen University & Research. She is interning at FarmVent ๐ŸŒฑ

Jiajing talks about her journey! She says " An internship in a start-up company is a rare opportunity for me. To participate in the operation and growth of a company and have professional experience in different positions so that I can find my future career interests."
๐Ÿ‘‰Swipe to read the full story!

Check out available vacancies at our start-ups via our site https://lnkd.in/gvfauGD (or via link in bio).

More questions? E-mail us via [email protected]๐Ÿ’Œ

SAVE THE DATE! ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ™Œ๐ŸผIt is our pleasure to invite you to join us in celebration at the 4th Grand Final of the Atlas Invest ...
01/02/2023

SAVE THE DATE! ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿผ

It is our pleasure to invite you to join us in celebration at the 4th Grand Final of the Atlas Invest Entrepreneurship Grant and Pitch&Party! ๐ŸŽค๐ŸŽ‰
On February 10, Friday at StartHub, Plus Ultra II
The AIEG Finals will be between 14-17hrs and Pitch & Party 17-19hrs.

Feel free to invite your colleagues and friends as we plan for an event with good food, good stories, good music & great company!
Get inspired and take the podium to share some good news, make a call to action, or just toast to this yearโ€™s winners of our AIEG finals.

Letโ€™s get together to share news from last year, reconnect and have some fun together!

You can choose to attend both or either one of the events above.

For more info and to register to attend the final -https://www.wur.nl/nl/donateurs/fondsen-opnaam/ondernemerschap/atlasinvest-entrepreneurship-grant.htm



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