START-UPS AS GAME CHANGERS AT LEAP 2025 "𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘣𝘶𝘪𝘭𝘵 𝘦𝘯𝘷𝘪𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘴𝘪𝘨𝘯𝘪𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘯𝘵. 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘕𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘴 𝘮𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘦𝘹𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘣𝘶𝘪𝘭𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘯𝘧𝘳𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘨𝘺-𝘦𝘧𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘵, 𝘤𝘭𝘪𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘦-𝘢𝘥𝘢𝘱𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘧𝘶𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦-𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘰𝘧 𝘣𝘺 2050, 𝘸𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘦 𝘢𝘭𝘴𝘰 𝘧𝘢𝘤𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘯 𝘦𝘯𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘰𝘶𝘴 𝘯𝘦𝘸 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘢𝘴𝘬. 𝘞𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘶𝘳𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘢𝘤𝘩, 𝘸𝘦 𝘸𝘰𝘯’𝘵 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘪𝘵, 𝘢 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘱 𝘪𝘯 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘪𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘸 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥𝘦𝘥." (LEAP, 2025) LEAP 2025 is the annual event of the National Growth Fund program ‘Future-Proof Living Environment’. At the event, innovations enabling a future-proof living environment by 2050 were presented, under the slogan ‘Leap Through Innovation’. During the session Start-ups as Game Changers, BK-Launch researcher Jip Leendertse shared preliminary findings from his research. Together with Liselore Havermans, PhD from TKI Bouw en Techniek, they first explained why start-ups are so important for innovation and how their development unfolds in the built environment sector. He then zoomed in on the challenges that arise between the pilot phase and the implementation phase. This is where many start-ups struggle. In this phase, the target audience and market change, often without realizing that start-ups particularly benefit from paid and repeatable contracts. Sometimes, the innovation even conflicts with another party’s business model within the chain, preventing implementation, even when the product clearly adds value. To bring the discussion to a practical level, the session concluded with a conversation featuring Paul Das from start-up Inside Out. He gave a clear example and a possible solution: start-ups should engage early with the stakeholders who will later set the framework, so those frameworks are aligned with innovation and future-proof buildings right from the start. Are you curious about research into start-ups in the built environment or want updates on specific start-ups? Follow our page for regular updates: BK-Launch.
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SIGN UP NOW FOR THE CATCH-UP EVENT AT STUDIO HENK On the 8th of may starting at 17:15 we will organise, together with Studio Henk, our Entrepeneurial story by Studio Henk + Catch-up drinks in their wonderful store in Rotterdam. Studio Henk is a Dutch design brand, designing high-end funiture, with an eye for quality and craftsmanship. Ten years ago, Studio Henk was started by Okke and Xander Albers. Two brothers that started out with a design of a table and now run multiple stores in the Netherlands and Belgium. Come hear the entrepreneurial story of Studio Henk in which they share their original ideas and show us what choices they had to make along the way. Interested in joining this event? Please, send an email to: bk-launch@tudelft.nl before the 1st of May to register for this event.
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LET'S INTRODUCE OUR TEAM MEMBER HANNAH VLASTUIN ''Nice to meet you! Since October, I’ve been involved in developing the course Entrepreneurship in the Built Environment. With the start of the course, in just a few weeks, I’m especially excited to see what kind of businesses students will design, which problems they will choose to address and what solutions will emerge from their creativity.'' ''What brought me to the Faculty of Architecture was that at some point, while walking across the roof of the Oslo Opera House, I had a realization about the influence my surroundings have on me and the people around me.'' BK-Launch welcomes our team member Hannah Vlastuin! Read her introduction story on the BK-Launch website via www.bk-launch.nl/news
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COHORT PROGRAMME IS ALREADY HALF WAY THROUGH On March 19th, we held the third session of our six-session cohort programme, focusing on sales and marketing, a crucial element for any venture’s success. Led by Ruben Lentz (Bloc) and Michael Peeters (TU Delft), alongside our BK-Launch team. The session helped our ventures refine their customer understanding through a hands-on experiment board exercise, participants tackled key questions as - Who is my customer? - What is their problem? - What is my riskiest assumption? The result? Lively discussions, valuable insights, and fresh strategies for each of our participating ventures which are: Panestry, Stichting Project Safe Refuge, J.S. Studio and the PhD Researcher (Koray Bingol). We’re excited to see these ventures apply their insights and take their ideas to the next level! Would you like to read more? Visit our website: www.bk-launch.nl/news and sign up for the newsletter.
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SIGN UP FOR LEAP 2025 ON FUTURE PROOF SUTAINABLE LIVING ENVIRONMENTS On April 8, 2025, the design, construction, and technology sectors come together at the Spoorwegmuseum, Utrecht, for LEAP2025, the annual event of the National Growth Fund program Toekomstbestendige Leefomgeving. LEAP2025 is all about scalable innovations that drive sustainability and efficiency in the built environment. Expect inspiring keynotes, interactive sessions, and the Hall of Innovations, your gateway to the latest technologies and industry insights. Workshop: Startups as Gamechangers Join Jip Leendertse in Room 4 (14:00 - 14:50) for a deep dive into ecosystems and the role of startups in accelerating innovation. Discover practical solutions and new ways to collaborate for real impact! 🔗 Register now: https://lnkd.in/eH4J36Sa Don’t miss it and we hope to see you there!
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🧪 Houtcomposieten zoals mdf, spaanplaat en multiplex bestaan – naast natuurlijke vezels – uit chemische en op aardolie gebaseerde lijmstoffen. Hierdoor zijn ze schadelijk voor de gezondheid en slecht recyclebaar. ♻️ Lignitec komt met een duurzame oplossing. Deze start-up maakt #houtcomposieten die bestaan uit 100% natuurlijke vezels en lijmstoffen, waardoor ze wel recyclebaar en hernieuwbaar zijn. ☕ Na uitgebreide labtesten is Lignitec toe aan een volgende stap: onderzoek doen in een realistische praktijksetting. Deze start-up test hun materiaal nu in een meubelstuk. De tafel staat in het Office Lab, waar bezoekers en collega’s het meubelstuk daadwerkelijk gebruiken. 🌱 Binnenkort testen ze een tweede toepassing in ons fieldlab: de biobased gevel. Deze wordt mede mogelijk gemaakt door The Green Village BK-Launch Award. 👀 Ontdek de biobased tafel! https://lnkd.in/ebUTkHgW 📷 Robèrt Kroonen #duurzaambouwen #biobasedbouwen #biobasedboulevard Provincie Zuid-Holland | YES!Delft | Thomas Liebrand | Henk Rusting | Willy Spanjer | Floor Hoogenboezem
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PLACES FOR ENTREPENEURSHIP AT INNOVATION DISTRICT DELFT Delft is a hub of innovation, driven by TU Delft and emerging initiatives like the Innovation District. This dynamic urban development fosters collaboration between academia, industry, and startups, providing space for research, entrepreneurship, and talent growth. Even though the district is not finished yet, there are already spaces created to invite and support young entrepeneurs and start-ups. Recently, TU Delft’s Urban Development Management students explored the district to understand its evolving impact. As it develops, the Innovation District will play a key role in addressing societal challenges, strengthening local industries, and shaping Delft’s future as a center for technological advancement. Read more about Innovation district delft and the upcoming posts about places for entrepeneurship on www.bk-launch.nl/news
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THE FUTURE IS NOW! CALLING ALL STARTUPS TO MAKE OUR CITIES SUSTAINABLE! Are you a European startup focused on tackling climate change in urban areas? From mobility and waste to energy and health, your innovative solutions can help cities become resilient, healthy, and net-zero emissions. If so, the Clean Cities Spain ClimAccelerator program is your gateway to success! Don't miss this incredible opportunity! The call is open until April 1st, 2025. Secure your spot now and gain access to: - A global network of investors, corporations, and public institutions. - Mentoring and coaching. - Expert training sessions on business and sustainability. - The EIT Climate-KIC ecosystem to accelerate your growth. - Visibility, marketing, and personalized communication support. - And much more! Ready to make a difference? Learn more about the program and apply now in the link in the comments or send us a message.
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REEFCIRCULAR IS DEPLOYING THEIR REEFS AND RAISING FUNDS FOR MORE PROJECTS The 15th of March ReefCircular will deploy their reefs in the Scottish Highlands and is planning on deploying even more reefs this year. To do this they need funding to make this happen. Read more about what you can do to help ReefCircular and what they do as a company via www.bk-launch.nl/news
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SERIES ON ENTREPENEURIAL ECOSYSTEMS Jip Leendertse is doing a weekly series on entrepeneurial ecosystems in which he highlights a paper every week. Take a look at his series and follow him allong for possible new knowledge and insights on entrepeneurial ecosystems!
𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗹𝘆 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵, 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝟭: 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸’𝘀 𝗽𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗿? Entrepreneurial ecosystem elements by Erik Stam and Andrew van de Ven (2021) 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀? Entrepreneurial ecosystems are a combination of actors (universities, government, investors, other entrepreneurs etc.) and factors (knowledge, talent, regulations etc.) that influence the 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 and 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 of entrepreneurship. Or: It’s everything and everyone around entrepreneurs that influences whether they establish start-ups and whether start-ups grow. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁-𝘂𝗽𝘀? In my research I focus on a specific type of entrepreneurship, start-ups. Start-ups are young companies that are looking for a business model with the intent to build a scalable business, often based on a new technology. There is a lot of research that start-ups are not founded or grown in isolation. The context around start-ups matters (a lot). Research on this context is clustered in the entrepreneurial ecosystem concept. This is why I focus on the influence of entrepreneurial ecosystems on start-ups. To better understand how entrepreneurial ecosystems influence start-ups we need to know which elements from the context matter the most. Currently, it seems that, in academia, we are converging to the model presented in this week’s paper. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸’𝘀 𝗽𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝗮𝘆? The authors present a model of the elements that make up entrepreneurial ecosystems. They argue that there are two types of elements that matter in entrepreneurial ecosystems. 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀 and 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀. The resources are all the stuff entrepreneurs can or need to use to build their start-up (money, knowledge, talent etc.). Resources are provided by other actors. The institutions are the rules that guide interactions between actors. These can be formal (laws, regulations) or informal (norms, values). In total they identify 10 elements, seven types of resources and three types of institutions (see figure). The authors propose that the combination of the quality of these elements in a region determines the quality of the entrepreneurial ecosystem in that region. Based on the Netherlands, they also show some early evidence that there is a relation between the quality of entrepreneurial ecosystems and the amount of high-growth firms in regions. If you wonder, why the regional scale? Good question! Next week I will focus on why we should think about entrepreneurial ecosystems at the regional scale. If you have other questions or suggestions for topics/papers you would like to see covered let me know! 𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗮 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘆: Entrepreneurial ecosystems consist of ten elements that influence how often start-ups are founded in a region and how often they grow.
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