*'''Hardstart:''' This is an association for entrepreneurial students by entrepreneurial students. Hardstart is about creating real value for all the people involved. It's doing this by offering workplaces, connecting people and giving attention to new ideas by hosting events.
*'''Incubase: '''A soon to be opened location where UT students can build their ideas into startups
'''Engaging with regional and local economic development efforts''' <br>
The region Twente, independent organizations and the University of Twente have the capabilities to provide start-ups with the necessary economical support. All of the following are readily available for students:<br>
* '''Dutch Student Investment Fund:''' An organization run by students in the European Union that helps to turn ideas into reality. The DSIF provides help with your idea, prototyping, financing and finding customers.
* '''University Fund:''' A fund organised by the University of Twente to fund ideas for events created on the campus.
* '''Cottonwood Technology Fund:''' A venture capitalist fund that invests in disruptive ideas in the Twente region.
* '''Innovation Industries:''' A venture capitalist fund which is partnered with the University of Twente. They economically fund spin off projects originated from the UT. In 2018 Innovation Industries invested 1 million in IamFluidics.
* '''Twente Technology Fund:''' An independent venture capital fund aiming to capitalize on new technological developments. The fund focuses on seed and early stage companies.
* '''KIVI students Twente:''' A national organisation with a department in Twente. They organise events targeted for young engineers to inspire, connect and support their future career.
* '''Study Associations:''' Along with the aforementioned things, these associations also organise company visits for students within the associations’ field of study and collaborate with the industry through design case studies and projects.
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