Eindhoven Area
Jonie Oostveen is a startup acceleration expert, currently leading IKDB’s program for ’s-Hertogenbosch as Chief Startup Acceleration. He also directs Elevate-X, AgriFood Capital’s initiative to boost innovation in Northeast Brabant, connecting startups with essential resources and networks. As Director of the Startup Incubator Playground at JADS, he supports data-driven startups from idea to launch, offering workshops, coaching, and investor access. Previously, as CEO of Digital Den, Jonie helped Balkan startups scale into US and EU markets. With a focus on strategic growth and ecosystem building, Jonie drives impactful innovation through leadership and collaboration.
Heading a startup acceleration program for 's Hertogenbosch municipality as part of the Innovation Quarter Den Bosch
Elevate-X is the startup support program by AgriFood Capital, taking innovation and entrepreneurship in Northeast Brabant to the next level. Elevate-X offers ambitious startups a flying start by connecting them with the right knowledge, networks, and support. This program is made possible through close collaboration with leading partners such as the Brabant Development Agency (BOM), Braventure, Avans University of Applied Sciences, HAS Green Academy, and the Jheronimus Academy of Data Science (JADS) and RNOB. Want to know more? https://elevate-x.nl/news/dienstverlening-voor-startups-in-noordoost-brabant-krijgt-nieuwe-impuls
With TU/e and Tilburg University as stakeholders and a focus on Data Science & Entrepreneurship, JADS has a unique value proposition. The Playground is the startup incubator within JADS. Here, we help startups from idea to launch and everything in between: * ‘How to’ Workshops: validate your problem, customer discovery, prototyping, elevator pitching, getting funding and more. * Presentations: successful entrepreneurs sharing their experiences. But also startup organizations like Rockstart, HighTechXL and Braventure come in to tell you how they can help you. * Funding: the Playground does not provide funding but has a network of VC’s and organizations that do invest in early stage startups. We can help you to prepare and get in contact with these investors. * Coaching: if you need to reflect your thoughts or want to discuss how to tackle a problem, you can do so with one of our coaches. * Community and Network: it’s important to develop a strong network and mingle with like minded people. Therefore, we organize meetups where you can meet others in an informal setting. * Office space: we have flexible as well as dedicated offices. Here you can work on your startup while being part of a dynamic environment.
Setting up a structure to select, guide, mentor, support Balkan startups to get them ready to land in the US and EU.
Creating The One Stop Shop For Startup Support for the North East region of Brabant consisting of 10 municipalities, including Den Bosch. Have a look at Elevate-X.nl to see what we do and how we can help.