READY TO START: Your research has startup potential. Find out in 4 weeks – without leaving academia.

Date: 2026-08-31

A free, 4-week, online evening programme for PhD candidates, postdocs, and researchers considering entrepreneurship. No business experience needed, no commitment required. Find out whether your research has startup potential without pausing your academic work.

Who is it for?

Are you a PhD candidates, postdocs, and researchers at VU, UvA and AMC.

What you'll gain 

• An honest, expert-led look at what building a science-based startup actually involves
• Direct access to the DLAB and UtrechtInc network
• Clarity on whether entrepreneurship fits your goals, research, and academic career
• No disruption to your research; built around continuing full-time 
  
  

Apply

Spots are limited – apply before 2 November.
For questions, please e-mail dlab@vu.nl