3EALITY and the AI Innovation Center, innovation hubs of High Tech Campus Eindhoven, are excited to announce a collaboration with Imec.istart, the renowned accelerator program of Imec. Founded in 1984, Imec is the world’s largest independent research and innovation center for nanoelectronics and digital technology and is also located on High Tech Campus Eindhoven.
Imec.istart’s mission is to support tech entrepreneurs when they’re ready to take the plunge, offering a world-renowned coaching program backed by Imec and an initial pre-seed investment to accelerate growth and attract additional funding. AI Innovation Center resident Wenet is already part of the program. Through this collaboration, startups from the High Tech Campus innovation hubs now have a direct connection to the program.
Accelerating AI and Spatial Computing innovation
A key mission of HTCE’s innovation hubs, 3EALITY and the AI Innovation Center, is to accelerate the adoption of AI and Spatial Computing by supporting startups and hub residents in their growth. By providing resources and collaboration opportunities, these hubs help startups overcome barriers to developing and scaling their technologies. This support enables startups to bring their solutions to market more quickly and effectively, making these technologies more accessible to businesses and industries.
"Partnering with Imec.istart is a great opportunity," says Philipp Werle, Innovation Manager Emerging Tech. "Imec.istart is actively looking for the next promising startup to join their program, and we want to attract those startups to our ecosystem—helping them scale fast, connect with like-minded entrepreneurs, and link them to potential customers."
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“At Imec.istart, we are thrilled to partner with High Tech Campus Eindhoven, 3EALITY, and the AI Innovation Center to further strengthen the deep-tech startup ecosystem.” says program manager Martijn Sijbers. “By bridging our expertise in venture acceleration with HTCE’s thriving innovation hubs, we provide ambitious entrepreneurs with the resources, funding, and network they need to scale their ventures. This collaboration not only grants startups access to our proven Imec.istart program but also connects them with key industry players and potential partners within HTCE’s ecosystem. We are excited to support promising startups at the forefront of AI, spatial computing, and deep-tech innovation and look forward to fostering groundbreaking new ventures together.”
What’s Next?
As part of this collaboration, Imec.istart will regularly organize events at 3EALITY and the AI Innovation Center. Just a few weeks ago, they hosted their first annual community-wide event at 3EALITY, and in the coming months, they will bring Pitching Days, a Leadership Program, and other exciting opportunities for startups. This partnership creates valuable connections for startups in their program, allowing them to tap into the High Tech Campus ecosystem and accelerate their journey toward success.