Take-off for tech startups in Brainport

The Gate

The Gate is the one-stop shop for (deep-)tech startups in the first stage of their existence in the regio of Brainport Eindhoven

The Gate is the regional start-up helpdesk for tech start-ups in the Brainport Eindhoven region. (Future) entrepreneurs can contact The Gate for any startup related question. Our business developers and IP managers are here to assist you with advice on intellectual property, funding, housing or training through on of our incubation programs. For more info, news and events please check www.thegate.tech

Annual Report The Gate 2022

About The Gate

The Gate is founded by Brainport Development, Brabant Development Agency (BOM), TU/e, Fontys University of Applied Sciences and Summa College. The shared goal is to improve the quantity and quality of the high tech startup climate in Brainport Eindhoven. 

 

Programs & Support

The Gate organizes and supports several programs and projects that help TU/e researchers and students further in their entrepreneurial journey.

Revolving Valorization Fund

Call for Proposals within Eindhoven University of Technology

Walk-in hours

Every first Monday of the month you can come to Alpha building and find answers to all your entreprenurial questions. Whether it's IP, funding or legal: our service partners are here to help you out.

The Gate Academy

The Gate Academy offers a diverse program of workshops and masterclasses for early-stage (deep)tech startups.

Startup Readiness Program

The incubation program provides starting entrepreneurs with a validated venture building program.

Entrepreneur-in-residence program

The Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EiR) program is for experienced (high-tech) entrepreneurs. An EiR can stay at the TU/e to explore opportunities for joining and/or investing in a new venture.

European Venture Programme

An intensive 10-day programme takes entrepreneurs on a journey to multiple EuroTech ecosystems to boost their business beyond borders!

Thematic Technology Transfer

The TTT program enables researchers to take their research ideas to the next level, validate them, and found a successful spin-off.

News

December 4, 2023
TU/e ninth in Europe by value of 'deep tech spin-offs'
"The results show how important TU/e is as a source of new high-tech activity and future earning power."
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November 29, 2023
Chemo-gel shows promise in the treatment of peritoneal cancer
A special gel with chemotherapy against peritoneal cancer, that is what start-up UPyTher is working on. The new technology could save many lives in the future.
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Afterlife wins the fifth edition of the Dutch 4TU Impact Challenge
October 13, 2023
Structural stimulus for valorization at TU/e
October 11, 2023
Brabant is a founders’ powerhouse, but with 1,500 start-ups it is still far from its limit
September 26, 2023
Robert-Jan Smits and Silvia Lenaerts currently make up the Executive Board. They expect the board to be complete again in early 2024. Photo: Bart van Overbeeke
Collaboration and excellence at the heart of new Executive Board
September 6, 2023

Events

  • 04 Dec
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    The Gate | Walk-in hours 4 December

    Join our Walk-in hours to get expert insights on IP, financing, insurances, legal advice, and more!

  • 18 Jan
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    The Gate, EY and partners present: Speed date event for startups

    An energetic speed date event for startups to start the new year right. Learn, connect and get inspired!

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    Contact us

    Are you ready for your entrepreneurial journey? We are happy to get in touch with you to investigate your entrepreneurial question and help you on your way. 

    Managing Director

    Jeroen van Woerden

    Office manager

    Yvonne van Kempen - Vogelzang

    Sr Manager Valorization & Impact

    Christian Staupe

    Program Manager Incubator

    Monique Greve

    Business Developer Medtech

    Sebastiaan Huntjens

    Business Developer Energy & Built Environment

    Fons Sweegers

    Business Developer AI

    Irina Kulizhnikova

    Business Developer Physics, Photonics & Electronics

    Marcella Gagliardo

    Business Developer Student Entrepreneurship

    Rick Bonants

    Business Developer Student Entrepreneurship

    Bart van Grevenhof

    Business Developer Medtech

    Marcel Quist

    Intellectual Property Manager

    Suki Sandhu

    Intellectual Property Manager

    Anna Wetzels

    Intellectual Property Manager

    Natasa Marsic

    Managing Director TU/e Participations

    Sonja Vos-Poppelaars

    Marketing & Communications

    Charlotte van den Heuvel-Triantafyllidis

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