Brightlands Startup Challenge

The Speeddate Event was a day full of innovation, connections, and inspiring ideas—and now you can experience it all over again! 💡✨ Check out the aftermovie to see our ambitious participants in action, pitching their ideas, connecting with partners, and taking big steps toward shaping the future. 🌍 Missed it? Don’t worry—the excitement is far from over! The Brightlands Startup Challenge finale is just around the corner, where the best ideas will take the spotlight. Who will rise to the top? Stay tuned to find out! 🌟 #BrightlandsStartupChallenge #InnovationInAction #Entrepreneurship #StartUpJourney #Networking #FutureLeaders #TheFinale

We’re proud to welcome Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek (Statistics Netherlands) as a partner for the Brightlands Startup Challenge! 🌟 CBS is the official national statistics office of the Netherlands, providing key data insights that drive informed decision-making and innovation. 📈  Through this partnership, participants gain expert advice and analytical support to validate and strengthen their startup ideas. Ready to turn data into impact? CBS has the resources to help you make it happen! 🚀📊 #BrightlandsStartupChallenge #CBS #DataDrivenInnovation #StudentEntrepreneurs #StartWithData

🚀 Brightlands Start-Up Challenge Speeddate Event Recap This week, the Brightlands Start-Up Challenge hosted the inspiring Speeddate Event, bringing together ambitious participants and industry experts for a day of networking, knowledge exchange, and collaboration. 🙌 A special thank-you to our partners Medtronic, Rabobank, Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek, Admesy , Maastricht UMC+, Canon Production Printing, Servatius, Q-Park Nederland, Envalior, BsGW (Belastingsamenwerking Gemeenten en Waterschappen), APG, DynaGroup, Boels Zanders - Advocaten Lawyers, Envida, Frankort & Koning, START Maastricht, Student Project Team, First Moves, and Maastricht University Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation for making this event a success. We’re excited to see how these ideas will continue to grow and create impact! 🌍 #BrightlandsStartupChallenge #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #Networking #Collaboration #FutureLeaders #StartUpJourney

𝙊𝙣𝙚 𝙒𝙚𝙚𝙠 𝙩𝙤 𝙂𝙤! 🚀 We’re just seven days away from the Speeddate Event at the Brightlands Start-Up Challenge! This key moment offers our incredible Top 40 the opportunity to connect with industry leaders, gain expert insights, and present their ideas to potential collaborators. 💡 It’s an exciting step in their entrepreneurial journey—one that fosters innovation, networking, and impactful partnerships. We can’t wait to see the ideas that emerge! Top 40 can now register through the dashboard! #BrightlandsStartupChallenge #InnovationInAction #Networking #Entrepreneurship #FutureLeaders #Collaboration

We’re excited to welcome Rabobank as a partner of the Brightlands Start-Up Challenge! 🚀 As a cooperative bank with a strong focus on supporting entrepreneurs, Rabobank provides financial expertise and sustainable solutions to help businesses grow and succeed. 🌍💡 Through this partnership, participants will gain access to valuable insights and resources, empowering them to turn innovative ideas into impactful ventures. We’re thrilled to collaborate with Rabobank in driving the next wave of entrepreneurship and innovation. #BrightlandsStartupChallenge #Rabobank #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #SustainableGrowth #FutureLeaders

𝙈𝙚𝙚𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙏𝙤𝙥 𝟰𝟬 𝙩𝙚𝙖𝙢𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝘽𝙧𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙨 𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙪𝙥 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙣𝙜𝙚! 🚀 These amazing innovators are ready to showcase their ideas, connect with industry experts, and take their first steps toward turning concepts into impactful solutions. Stay tuned as these teams prepare for the journey ahead. The future of innovation starts here, and we can’t wait to see what they achieve. ✨ #BrightlandsStartupChallenge #InnovationStartsHere #Entrepreneurship #FutureLeaders #Top40

We’re excited to announce our Business+ partners for this year’s Brightlands Start-Up Challenge: Q-Park Nederland, Canon Production Printing, Maastricht UMC+, and Servatius Thuis! 🚀 These industry leaders bring diverse expertise across finance, technology, healthcare, and housing, offering participants invaluable resources and mentorship throughout the challenge. With their support, we’re empowering the next generation of entrepreneurs to turn innovative ideas into impactful solutions. Stay tuned to meet more of our amazing partners! We look forward to the incredible collaborations ahead as we work together to shape the future of innovation 💡🌱 #BrightlandsStartupChallenge #InnovationPartners #Entrepreneurship #FutureLeader

We are excited to welcome Medtronic as a partner for the Brightlands Start-Up Challenge! 🌟 As a global leader in medical technology, Medtronic is committed to transforming healthcare through innovative solutions that improve patient outcomes. This partnership will provide participants with access to high-quality mentorship and valuable insights into the latest industry advancements. Together, we’re empowering the next generation of entrepreneurs to shape the future of healthcare. We look forward to seeing the impact this collaboration will have on emerging solutions! #BrightlandsStartupChallenge #Medtronic #HealthcareInnovation #Entrepreneurship

🎉 Sicilery at the Brightlands Startup Challenge 2024 🎉 What an incredible experience to return to the Brightlands Startup Challenge this year, this time with a different role! Just a year ago, we were here as participants—an emerging startup trying to make our mark in the culinary world with the dream of bringing authentic Sicilian flavours to the Netherlands. This year, we had the honour of being involved as the official catering partner, allowing us to share a piece of our culinary heritage with a community of innovators, dreamers, and entrepreneurs. Coming back to this event from the other side of the table made us reflect on just how intense and rewarding our journey has been over the past year. The Brightlands Startup Challenge is much more than a competition—it’s a space that inspires and connects. Every encounter and conversation enriched us and reminded us why we started this journey in the first place. Moments like these show us the true value of the community built around events like this, where everyone shares the ambition to grow and make a difference. A special thank you goes to Roy Broersma, Director of Business Development at the Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at Maastricht University. Roy Broersma was one of the first people to believe in our project and offer his support when Sicilery was little more than an idea. Finally, thanks to the Brightlands Startup Challenge team and all the participants for welcoming us again and making this experience so meaningful. Our journey is only beginning, and we’re excited to keep growing, bringing the best of our Sicilian traditions with us, and contributing to this dynamic community of innovators. Until next time, and heartfelt thanks to everyone who made this day unforgettable! 🧡 🇮🇹 #Sicilery #BrightlandsStartupChallenge #Growth #Networking #Innovation #RoyBroersma #Community

𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝘽𝙧𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙨 𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙪𝙥 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙣𝙜𝙚 𝙝𝙖𝙨 𝘽𝙚𝙜𝙪𝙣! 🚀 What an amazing Kick-Off yesterday! The energy was electric as entrepreneurs and innovators came together to launch their startup journeys. From big ideas to new connections, it’s all happening here at the Brightlands Challenge. We can’t wait to see the journey each team takes as they turn their ambition into reality. 🌟 Stay tuned as the Brightlands Startup Challenge unfolds—we’ll be sharing updates, behind-the-scenes moments, and all the inspiration that’s coming out of this year’s edition. #BrightlandsStartupChallenge #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #KickOff #FutureStartups Medtronic, Brightlands Startup League, Rabobank, Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek, Admesy , Maastricht UMC+, Canon Production Printing, Servatius, RSM, Q-Park Nederland, Envalior, BsGW (Belastingsamenwerking Gemeenten en Waterschappen), APG, DynaGroup, Boels Rental, Boels Zanders - Advocaten Lawyers, Envida, Frankort & Koning, START Maastricht, Student Project Team of Maastricht University, Limburgse Werkgevers Vereniging, Sicilery, First Moves, Soapbox, Universiteit Maastricht, Maastricht University Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation