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Support start up founders in South Holland to take their first steps into entrepreneurship.

Through carefully crafted start-up events, we provide the perfect platform for founders to develop their skills and connect with the right partners to make their dreams come true.
That’s not all – we also host an annual competition that’s the highlight of our calendar.
This is where participants can really put their businesses to the test. Experienced judges offer valuable feedback, and the best part? There’s a chance to win a whopping €10,000!

Compete for the Chance to Win 10,000 Euros

Are you a start-up founder in South Holland? Do you dream of building your own business and making a dent in the world?
Join our competition and put your entrepreneurial idea to the test.

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Group photo of ExCulture celebrating their victory as the best start up of the Gulliver competition 2022

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Testimonials

Maarten

Gulliver Winner 2024, Juvoly

Gulliver really helped us to kickstart our pitch, and to send Juvoly to another level

Mateo

Gulliver Winner 2025, Swarmed

Great organization providing opportunities and funds for young entrepreneurs.

Gerard

Winner of BioPartner Lifesciences Prize 2025, Bugsee

A great initiative to support early stage entrepreneurship

Niall

Gulliver Winner 2017, Seranovo

The Gulliver competition came at the perfect time for me and SeraNovo (then NADES Solutions). The competition forced me to zero in on the important aspects of starting a life science business, create and present a compelling vision to a panel of judges and a crowd.This individual exercise was helpful, but the prize money made a big difference. The prize money was the difference between being able to focus full-time on the startup versus needing a side job. That early focus, enabled by the prize money, paved the way for SeraNovo, which is now a successful pharmaceutical company with a worldwide client base

Aisling

Gulliver Winner 2022, ExCulture

Through participation in the 2022 Gulliver Competition we had the opportunity to refine our pitch and business plan. Facing industry experts who posed challenging questions the competition provided invaluable feedback and exposure in Leiden and beyond. I would highly recommend that all local early-stage startups apply!

Take your Start-Up Idea to the Next Level

Our competition gives you the opportunity to practice creating a one-pager, business plan and pitch to a panel of expert judges. It’s the perfect way to hone your craft and your proposal.

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