Utrecht is a growing center for new companies, especially in the medical and science fields. For example, Thuja Capital has made nearly 60 investments in medical product companies.

The city offers support for various types of businesses, from early-stage ideas to companies ready to grow. Founders can find partners focused on everything from light electric vehicles to software.

Below is our list of the best 5 accelerators and incubators in Utrecht.

Failory's Top 5 Picks

Specializing in healthcare, Thuja Capital invests in early-stage companies creating innovative medical products and life science technologies. Their funding supports the development of new diagnostics, therapeutics, and digital health solutions, helping these ventures bring their products to market.

Year Founded2006
FoundersHarrold van Barlingen
Nº of Investments59
Nº of Exits16

As the knowledge transfer office for Utrecht University and UMC Utrecht, Utrecht Holdings specializes in turning academic research into viable businesses. They support spin-offs with investment, intellectual property management, and business development to bring innovations to market.

Year Founded1998
Founders
Nº of Investments4
Nº of Exits1

Bloomit Ventures actively invests in and accelerates startups dedicated to the Light Electric Vehicle (LEV) revolution. They provide hands-on support and capital to help companies scale and advance sustainable mobility, with a portfolio that includes GO Sharing and E-bike to go.

Year Founded2020
Founders
Nº of Investments9
Nº of Exits1

As a venture capital fund, Nimbus Ventures provides capital to help innovative companies scale up. They primarily back early-stage technology startups working in software, hardware, and deep tech.

Year Founded
FoundersAuke van den Hout
Nº of Investments3
Nº of Exits1

UtrechtInc empowers researchers, entrepreneurs, and students to transform promising science-based innovations into market-ready startups. The program provides crucial support for building these tech and software concepts into solid, viable businesses.

Year Founded2009
FoundersBart Verhulst
Nº of Investments2
Nº of Exits