ENTREPRENEURSHIP STARTS HERE – SHOW THE WORLD YOUR STARTUPS IS LAUNCHED BY A UT FOUNDER
The University of Twente has been a breeding ground for entrepreneurship for decades. Every year, dozens of students, alumni, and researchers launch their own companies – often inspired by innovative ideas, cutting-edge technology, and societal challenges. If you’re a (co-)founder of such a startup and your roots lie at the UT, it’s time to show that connection with pride.
The UT founder label was created specifically for founder that are current or former University of Twente students. It’s a recognition of your entrepreneurial spirit, your connection to the UT community, and your place in the regional innovation ecosystem.
Whether you’re just starting out or already scaling your business, this label helps you highlight your background to partners, customers, investors, and other stakeholders. It shows that your company emerged from an environment where technology, creativity, and entrepreneurship go hand in hand.
By using the UT-founder label, you position your startup as part of a strong and vibrant community of young entrepreneurs. You benefit from the positive reputation of the University of Twente and show that your company has its roots in an innovative and entrepreneurial university.
If you’re a (former) UT student and (co-)founder of a startup, you can easily apply for the label using the form on this page. After a quick check, you’ll receive the label and accompanying visual materials to use on your website, social media, or pitch deck.
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