The Nursery: for startups in Tech & AI
A launchpad for bold ideas in
Deep Tech
Every groundbreaking idea deserves a strong start
The Nursery Incubator offers a 6-month, on-site launchpad for deep tech startups, built around the Gridt Model and tapping into Amsterdam’s academic and entrepreneurial talent.
Startups benefit from a structured program, tailored support, a strong community and opportunities to connect with experienced professionals.
The Quantum Technology Track offers tailored support, relevant connections and sector-specific knowledge from our strategic partners.
The next cohorts start in February 2027 | Apply now!
What in it for you?
A focused 6-month incubation program to refine your business proposition through curated workshops, expert sessions and events tailored to Quantum Technologies.
Access to the ecosystem connecting you with academic experts, investors, corporates and industry partners.
Dedicated Buddy [Mentor] support with practical feedback and guidance from an experienced professional.
A community of innovators where founders share knowledge, experiences and opportunities.
Visibility and connections through Startup Village’s website and introductions to relevant partners and pitch opportunities.
Funding readiness with investor feedback and insights into potential funding routes, from grants to venture capital.
Flexible workspace options with the possibility to extend your stay at The Nursery location for an additional six months, before or after the program.
What we ask back?
As a member of The Nursery at Startup Village, you are expected to:
Be present: Work from Startup Village at least two days per week; max 4 people per team.
Get involved: Actively participate in the program and contribute to the community.
Come prepared: Engage in buddy meetings and sessions with an open, proactive mindset.
Share and support: Exchange knowledge, experiences and ideas with fellow founders.
Communicate openly: Reach out when you need support and be willing to help others.
Eligibility
To apply, your startup must:
Be active in Quantum Technologies.
Be registered with the Dutch Chamber of Commerce (KvK).
Not have received venture capital (VC) investment.
You hold a valid visa to work and live in the Netherlands.
Membership fee: €99 per month, excluding VAT.
Meet the Buddies & Tech Experts
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Jasper Wognum
Co Founder @Braincreators | Ai Salon
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Femmie Geradts
Director Startup Village Amsterdam
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Chris Slootweg
Circular chemistry, scientific innovation
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Jorn Eiting van Liempt
Entrepreneur & Venture Builder @ ROM InWest
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Gerty Holla
Coalition Manager | Life Sciences, Health & Biotech expert
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Jin Han
Mentor & Investor
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Linze Rijswijk
Sr. Business Developer @ ROM InWest
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Stephen Dodson
Advisor, Investor | Expert in generative AI, machine learning, and LLMs
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Marc Wesselink
Co-Founder @ venturerock | Digital Venture Platform
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David Rosenberg
Coach on Leadership, alignment & Impact
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Frans van Andel
Healthcare, financing and investment
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Frank Appeldoorn
VC Partner, Managing Partner
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Arjan Goudsblom
Deep tech, AI | Techleap
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Marlon Hiralal
Data, Tech & AI | ABeam Consulting
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Eben Badu
Creative entrepreneur | The New Originals
Meet Our Cohorts
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OpenIris
Design and share an AI Researcher that delivers instant, conversational insights. No forms, just real dialogue
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Convo.ai
Replace rigid surveys with rich, scalable conversations
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Eatpol
Launch products people love.
AI-powered video insights into consumer behavior for successful food and CPG product launches -
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EU GPT
A sovereign AI assistant built on European infrastructure, delivering secure, high performance automation while protecting sensitive data and ensuring full compliance.
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EcoNode
Nature risk platform helping financial institutions and SMEs assess location-specific risks and meet TNFD and CSRD requirements.
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FieldLoop
Helping organisations measure their impact by speaking directly to the people they affect.
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Beta2business
An AI company that helps businesses, particularly companies in the manufacturing industry, improve their existing operations using AI and custom software.
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Afrikid
Afrikid Toys creates Africa-inspired educational toys that combine storytelling, creativity, and interactive learning to help children discover African culture.
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Deconvolute Labs
AI security company building infrastructure that protects AI agents from prompt injection, unauthorized actions, and malicious data.
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Conjurer Labs
An EU-sovereign search API designed for agentic use. Agents act on what they find, so a stale result becomes a wrong decision.
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