We believe in the power of innovation and the contribution it makes to a better and more sustainable society. We deliver our support independently and without profit, in assignment of our founders. Those are the University of Twente, Saxion University of Applied Sciences, Province of Overijssel and the municipalities from Twente. What we do and why? Our CEO Jaap Beernink tells you all about it in the Next Icons 2022 magazine.
READ THE ARTICLE HEREAbout us: Novel-T
Novel-T helps new businesses get off the ground and existing businesses innovate. That’s basically what this non-profit organization does. In reality, the support goes even further than that. We offer one on one support with our business developers, as well as top notch programs and support through our services. In addition, we offer entrepreneurs (to be) a direct line to knowledge, talent, capital, and networks of other market leaders. All of this can help with a successful market introduction. We offer support based on an assignment from our founders: the University of Twente, Saxion University of Applied Sciences, and the regional government.
Meet the Novel-T team
Meet our specialists who will help you with your next step. Can’t wait to work with us? Don’t hesitate to contact our experts!
SME support
Startup accelerators
Knowledge Transfer Office
Novel-T SMART
Legal advisors
Capital
Cluster Formation
Leads & Staff
Marketing, Communication & Events
Hendrik Haaksema
Bert Otter
Jeroen Wevers
Tim Jongman
Lea Milovich
Marike Boertien
Jorieke Adolfsen
Petra Deterink
Liesbeth Holterman
Monique Snippers
Martin Olde Weghuis
Vincent Heutinck
Steven van Roon
Hans Brouwers
Mike Verkouter
Michiel Krake
Peter Langela
Niels Palmers
Rens Dommerholt
Emiel Pegge
Ron Eekels
Lars Prinsen
Laura Moens
Nikolas Giampaolo
Arthur de Lange
Charlotte van Veen
Roy Kolkman
Nico Nijenhuis
Esther Rodijk
Semme Moolenaar
Rogier de Haan
Niels Jansen
Tim de Kraker
Illya Averchenko
Bas Olde Hampsink
Egbert van Hattem
Tim Jongman
Yvonne Kholmy – de Jong
Bart Sprenkels
Pam Huisintveld
Anna Bruijning
Manon Meulmeester
Peter van Roosmalen
Hidde Eidhof
Frank Groot
Wesley Soyo
Niels Jansen
Albert-Jan de Croes
Remon van der Woude
Vincent Heutinck
Liesbeth Holterman
Steven van Roon
Jesse van Delsen
Mike Verkouter
Hendrik Haaksema
Jaap Beernink
Cindy Marsman
Roy Kolkman
Birgit Dijkstra
Evelijne Ruijs
My Nguyen
Renate Janse
Alinda Sportel
Bart Wagelaar
Hasan Deniz
Cindy Marsman
Heidi van den Bos
Isabelle Duteweerd
Vera Boertien
Frank Huizing
Manon Bijsterbosch
Thomas Baarspul
Lisette Braker
Marleen Pot
Kai Oosterwijk
Anastasiia Filonova
Join our team
We often have great job openings. Do you want to become a part of our Novel-T team? Check out our jobs page. Don’t see a job opening that tickles your fancy? Just contact us! Who knows, perhaps we could use your talent!

Our founders
Together for the best results
The strength of the region lies in the achievement of innovation. Over the years, we have shown that we can develop ground-breaking innovations based on collaboration and a pioneering mentality. Therefore, our founders join forces in Novel-T to create an ecosystem that aims to take advantage of opportunities for a sustainable, innovative industry. Because innovative companies shape the future. The new knowledge developed by the University of Twente and Saxion leads to new spin-off companies. These companies are the employers of the future. In turn, companies produce challenges that engage researchers and students. Students turn their ideas into new start-ups that can conquer the world. In the end, by working together and putting innovation and entrepreneurship first, we help each other to achieve the best results.
Supervisory board
Our partners
Various partners are active within the regional innovation ecosystem. Do you want to join as a partner? Contact Cindy Marsman.































