Personalized mentoring

You receive tailored support  aligned with your company’s growth stage and ambitions, including bi-monthly check-ins with a dedicated Back for strategic mentoring, hands-on guidance and network introductions.

Access to reliable business experts

Participating ventures gain access to our highly trusted VentureNetwork: a carefully curated group of  experienced business experts. This network provides essential expertise in areas such as: legal, IP, finance, subsidies, funding, marketing, sales, and more.

Legal and incorporation support

We provide legal advice for venture incorporation, including introductions to a notary from our VentureNetwork, ensuring a strong and compliant foundation.

Frank’s Coworking Space

Our offices are located in Titaan – a vibrant startup hub in The Hague. For an accessible fee, our ventures can rent a virtual coworking space at Titaan, which also includes a registered business address.

Powerful networks and funding options

You gain direct access to the Dutch startup ecosystem and the extensive network of Frank & the Backs. We also connect ventures to a broad network of investors and business angels interested in impactful, fast-growing companies.

Networking and business opportunities

We regularly host business events that bring together founders, Backs, alumni, and others. Participants also receive invitations to other networking events and gain access to curated business opportunities, such as investor events, impact-driven meetups, and strategic partner introductions.

Practical guides

We support founders with practical information covering legal structures, tax essentials, registering and settling in the Netherlands. In addition, we provide clear, step-by-step guidance on the Startup Visa process, visa collection and extension requirements, and residence permits for essential personnel.

Soft landing

To facilitate a smooth relocation to the Netherlands, we work with ACCESS, a nonprofit organization that provides practical services and guidance to help internationals settle in our country.

Workshops and training

Our Market Entry Plan workshop is included in the Next Valley program. Throughout the year, we also organize other specialized workshops and training sessions covering topics such as accelerating sales, preparing for funding and pitching training.

Interns for Ventures

We can help ventures connect with talented and motivated interns – students or young professionals – who can support them with specific assignments or with day-to-day operational tasks.

Alumni

We highly value our alumni. They remain welcome at community events and continue to receive relevant business opportunities.

Acceptance criteria

Participation in this program requires at least meeting the following criteria:

• An innovative concept
• An impact-driven venture
• Currently in the MVP phase
• Preferably a founding team (rather than a solo founder)
• Focused entrepreneurs with true grit and commitment

If you’re interested in participating in the Next Valley program, please apply here.

Intended for > early stage ventures

Intended for > more mature ventures

Intended for > companies
who want to enter
the Dutch and EU markets