Playground's Partners

Surrounding Playground is an entrepreneurial ecosystem that includes startup incubators, prototyping labs, investment firms, and other innovation-driven organisations.

UtrechtInc is a top-ten global university startup incubator, offering validation programmes for students and researchers. Their focus is on supporting early-stage startups in areas such as health, sustainability, education, and artificial intelligence. UtrechtInc also hosts workshops for university students and staff on topics like validation and intellectual property, as well as expert Q&A sessions and networking events.

Lili’s Proto Lab (LPL) is Utrecht University's high-fidelity prototyping facility, providing students and researchers with expert support and advanced tools to develop prototypes for physical products and digital solutions. From 3D printing and laser cutting to microfluidics and robotics, LPL helps transform conceptual ideas into precise, functional models.

Utrecht Holdings is the Knowledge Transfer Office for Utrecht University and the University Medical Center Utrecht. They bridge science and business by supporting spin-offs, managing intellectual property, and helping translate groundbreaking research into profitable ventures.

ROM Utrecht Region is a regional development agency that drives innovation by investing in promising startups and scale-ups. It connects businesses, knowledge institutions, and government entities to accelerate economic growth and strengthen the region’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Together, we form a dynamic ecosystem for entrepreneurship in and around Utrecht, bridging the gap between research and real-world application.