Startup Nursery

Welcome to “The Nursery”, where your Academic Spin-off can kickstart and shine!

At Startup Village, we believe that every great idea deserves the best foundation. That’s why we’ve established The Nursery; a dedicated space designed to nurture academic spin-offs emerging from the innovative minds within the UvA entrepreneurship ecosystem.

What we offer:

  • Join Our Community: Connect, collaborate, and relax with fellow entrepreneurs at Startup Village and during our monthly networking events.

  • Benefit from Free Workspace: Gain on semester of free access to our dynamic co-working environment (Flex Desk), tailored to help your ideas grow and thrive.

  • Access Community Support: Become part of a vibrant network of innovators, with access to valuable resources, mentors, and a supportive ecosystem.

  • Boost Your Visibility: Showcase your startup on our website and enjoy exclusive opportunities to connect with our dedicated partners.

  • Community Contribution: Be listed on the Startup Village speakers/matching list (2x a year compulsary).

Eligibility Criteria for Joining The Nursery:

  • Academic Spin-Off: Your startup must be an academic spin-off with a focus on artificial intelligence, quantum technology, deep tech, or emerging technologies.

  • UvA Affiliation: Your startup must originate from the UvA ecosystem (refer to the list below).

  • Team Presence: The core team, consisting of up to 4 members (no individual applicants), must work on-site at Startup Village.

  • Time Commitment: The team can utilize the workspace for a maximum of 8 hours per week.

  • Duration: Participation is limited to one semester (September–January or February–June).

  • Workspace Maintenance: Ensure the space is kept clean and coordinate with the Startup Village team for any special requests.

  • Event Spaces: Event spaces are not available for free use.

  • Community Contribution: Be listed on the Startup Village speakers/matching list (2x a year compulsary)

The Nursery operates on a curated selection process. Please submit your application below, and we will get back to you with the next steps.

Are you a startup from the Academic Entrepreneurial Ecosystem below (or any other Academic organization), please apply below:

“Whether you’re building the next big thing in tech, quantum, or the innovative AI world, The Nursery is here to help you grow your idea from the ground up”