The Brightlands Startup League Event is all about meaningful insights and real connections. The program challenges you to think differently, sparks conversations that broaden your perspective, and offers connections you can build on tomorrow.

As a startup, you want to move forward.

And that’s easier with the right people around you — people who think along with you, challenge you, spot opportunities, or offer the right knowledge, experience, or access. The Brightlands Startup League exists to make those kinds of connections possible: through new collaborations, fresh insights, and meaningful encounters.

Date & time

Date: September 11 Time: 13:30 – 18:30 Location

Brightlands Smart Services Campus Smedestraat 2 6411 CR Heerlen

What to expect?

✔ A sharp focus on Limburg as an innovation region Insights into the opportunities and developments shaping the region.

✔ An inspiring entrepreneurial story A candid keynote by Thijs Verheul on building a successful startup — with a focus on vision, courage, and the lessons learned along the way.

✔ Masterclasses Two parallel masterclasses offering practical tips for startups and strategic insights for investors: Myrthe Wortman guides you through personal branding as an entrepreneur, and Bert-Jan Woertman discusses the relevance of ecosystems.

✔ Fireside investors Investors share their vision on what truly matters when investing, with room for your questions.

✔ Impactful startup stories in a nutshell Powerful and surprising contributions from founders sharing their experiences.

✔ Space to connect A closing networking reception where you can brainstorm, exchange ideas, and make new contacts.

Program

13:30 Reception

14:00 Opening by Province of Limburg Developing Limburg as an innovation region

14:15 Keynote speaker: Thijs Verheul

15:00 Testimonial Holobox | Aestheria

14:10 Break

15:40 2 Masterclasses | Myrthe Wortman en Bert-Jan Woertman

16:20 Testimonial Holobox | Luxeed

16:25 Fireside investors

17:05 Networking and drinks

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