Your Career at a Northern Startup: A Conversation
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- Kadijk 4 Groningen.
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Thinking about joining the start-up world? At this special panel, international job seekers will hear directly from founders and professionals working in Northern Dutch start-ups. Get insights, ask questions, and connect with the people building the region’s most innovative companies.
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Curious about working at a start-up in the Northern Netherlands? Join us for an interactive info session designed especially for international, English-speaking job seekers who are interested in joining, or even starting, a start-up.
Through a panel of founders and professionals working in the start-up world, you’ll get an inside look at what it’s like to work at a start-up, what makes these environments unique, and what to expect day to day. It’s also a great opportunity to connect with local founders and professionals in the start-up ecosystem.
Whether you're exploring your options, looking to grow your network, or seriously considering a career in the start-up world - this event is for you.
Programme:
- 15:00 – Walk-in
- 15:15 – Panel discussion with founders and start-up professionals
- 16:00 – Q&A session
- 16:15 – Networking
- 17:00 – Wrap-up
Attendance is free, but registration is required as space is limited. Secure your spot now!
Meet the speakers:
Elmar de Jong - Project lead Talent & Tech Transfer at Founded.
"I connect people and ideas to spark entrepreneurship in the Northern Netherlands. At Founded, I help students and researchers take their first startup steps—through hands-on events, smart tools, and a strong network. Through Startup Visa NL, I have seen over 400 startup visa applications in the past 4 years"
Dr. Amar M. Kamat, PhD - Founder and CEO of Sencilia
"I am the founder and CEO of Sencilia, an early-stage DeepTech/MedTech startup based in Groningen. Sencilia develops novel sensor technology to improve the safety of intravenous (IV) infusion therapy in neonatal and pediatric intensive care."
Richard Rushby - Head of Innokite
"As the Head of Innokite, I lead the transformation of how knowledge-intensive startups are supported in the Northern Netherlands. From fragmented initiatives to a unified ecosystem, I’ve helped architect and implement a model that integrates research valorisation, founder development, licensing, and investment—all rooted in academic excellence and real-world traction."
This event is organized in collaboration with Founded in the North - a platform that promotes, supports, and connects startups and scale-ups from the Northern Netherlands, and Innokite - a vibrant workspace and community dedicated to helping knowledge-intensive startups and founders turn vision into action. Through mentoring, collaboration, and support, Innokite empowers entrepreneurs to learn, grow, and succeed together, celebrating every step on the road to innovation.
