BacksMeeting at F1 race track

BacksMeeting at F1 race track

In May, we organized a meeting for our Backs at the F1 race track in Zandvoort. It was an informative and successful afternoon where more than twenty Backs shared experiences and had productive discussions about their role as a Back.  Electrome Lab data...
Clear vision with T1 Solution

Clear vision with T1 Solution

Clear eyesight: certainly not something to take for granted, considering 80% of all impressions are recognized through our eyes. Nonetheless, there is a gap between diagnosis and treatment of eye abnormalities, according to Ali Yousefi, founder of T1Solution. Ali...
Predictions via animal’s DNA

Predictions via animal’s DNA

Breedi is a genomic selection platform aiming to change the agricultural sector. How it plans to do so? It makes precise evaluations based on an animal’s DNA, which allows you to predict their productivity, health, longevity and fertility, making livestock production...
Digitization of agriculture

Digitization of agriculture

With over 50 interconnected sectors, one can say that the agricultural environment is a complex one. Streamlined communication is almost impossible with so many parties involved. Not according to Yasemin Karamaya (23), founder of Turkish scale-up DoiDNA AGRO. ‘We’re...
Innovations in horticulture

Innovations in horticulture

‘The Netherlands is not only a main exporter in the field of horticulture, but also leading in bringing new innovations to this market,’ Maarten Oostenbrink explains. As a Back, he supports Infrascreen and Voltiris, two scale-ups that are working hard to bring their...
Working as a Back

Working as a Back

‘My advice for entrepreneurs? Be stubborn, but listen to others from time to time!’ Geert Cantrijn is coaching six ventures in our Next Valley program where he shares not only his marketing and communications expertise, but also his personal and...