Techport Green Incubator

Are you an SME, startup or scale-up that wants to contribute to a clean, sustainable and healthy world? Then join the incubation program! In three months you will be helped further with training, tools and professional coaching by experts. Techport Green Incubator also ensures that you can present your innovation to serious investors, partners, potential customers and other relevant parties in the market. Participation is free!

The Green Incubator is an accelerator program specifically for SMEs and startups whose product, service or innovation is still in the development stage. There is already some traction, such as sales or deals already closed. The startup or SME's team is strong, flexible and able to move quickly. You would like proof that the market needs (validates) your innovation. We will work this out and test it concretely during the Green Incubator. Your company has a clear scope/vision towards which the company will grow.

The Green Incubator focuses on companies in sustainable manufacturing in the IJmond region.

Key information at a glance 

The Green Incubator is a three-month acceleration program. In these months, we give you the mind-, tool- and skillset to take the steps to accelerate the development of your innovation product or service.

Participation in the Green Incubator is free of charge. We are NOT asking for shares or options from the startups, companies or initiatives for this program.

• Suitable for: SMEs and startups with early-stage innovation
• Diagnostic question: Is my innovation fit for market entry?
• Turnover (business/innovation): 0 - ^250k1

What does it provide? 

• A validated idea tested against the market;
• You understand your market, your customer and the problem you are solving with your innovation and you have an appropriate business model for it;
• A well-supported value proposition for your product or service;
• You know how you stand out in the marketplace;
• A clear focus for the direction you are going with your business: you know what to do in the coming months;
• You have a strong story that you can convey well in a pitch;
• Your network will be significantly expanded. You are part of a large network within the IJmond region and the province of North Holland.

What does the Green Incubator offer? 

• A free accelerator program;
• Developing innovative, sustainable products and services ie that partners and customers really want;
• Access to a network of high-profile partners, companies and experts. A large network of 100+ companies, coaches, mentors and investors is involved throughout the program;
• Opportunities to participate in leading conferences, events and trade shows;
• The IJmond region and the province of North Holland and many other (semi) governmental, corporate and industry partners are closely involved, allowing collaborations to be established faster and better;
• Insight into required investment and ability to connect to further funding within the innovation instruments and funds of the province of North Holland;

• All participating startups and innovation teams enter the Alumni Program upon completion. Meetings are organized on a regular basis.