The Timeline
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26-05-2026
Workshop: Investments, Subsidies & Business Loans

School of Business and Economics, Tongersestraat 53 6211 LM, Maastricht - A123

09:00 - 11:00

By Rabobank & LIOF

How do you fund your next growth step?
During this interactive workshop, experts from LIOF, Rabobank (and the Brightlands ecosystem?) will guide you through the different ways to finance your innovation: from grants to strategic investments and innovation loans.
You will learn:
  • How to use (EU)regional grants to validate your idea and accelerate development;
  • What investors look for when considering a participation in a startup;
  • How innovation loans like the Rabo Innovatielening can support your next milestone.
The session will combine practical insights and real-world examples from the regional ecosystem, helping you understand which financing route fits best with your startup’s growth phase and ambition.

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27-05-2026
Workshop: Pitch deck and elevator pitch

School of Business and Economics, Tongersestraat 53 6211 LM, Maastricht - H006

14:00 - 16:00

By Nicolle Bassie – van den Elst & Predrag Koncar

Get ready to pitch your business. How to build a successful pitch deck?

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01-06-2026
Speeddate Event

School of Business and Economics, Tongersestraat 53 6211 LM, Maastricht

12:30 - 17:00

An exciting afternoon of speed-dating where selected teams will connect with partners for brainstorming, coaching, and valuable feedback. This dynamic event offers a unique chance to engage face-to-face, receive valuable feedback, spark new ideas, and build meaningful connections to help elevate your projects and collaborations.

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04-06-2026
Workshop: Practical business matters

School of Business and Economics, Tongersestraat 53 6211 LM, Maastricht

14:00 - 16:00

By Nicolle Bassie – van den Elst & Predrag Koncar

As the name already says, all practical matters related to your business.

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22-06-2026
Workshop: Pitching & Stage Presence [Finalists Only]

School of Business and Economics, Tongersestraat 53 6211 LM, Maastricht

15:30 - 17:30

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25-06-2026
Grand Finale

University of Maastricht, Minderbroedersberg 4-6, 6211 LK, Maastricht

The best teams will take the stage to deliver a pitch about their entrepreneurial idea or innovative prototype. The afternoon concludes with an award ceremony and a celebration of the challenge!