Upcoming event

Alongside our annual competition, one of the ways that we want to help our community is to share events that will be beneficial in kickstarting your start-up adventure.
That’s another reason why we’re proud and happy to be supported year after year by PLNT – Leiden’s Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship.
Throughout the year, they organise a number of hackathons, networking events and workshops that have helped countless Leiden start-ups get on their feet.

We’ve hand-picked the most relevant events and workshops on their 2024 calendar for new start-ups.
It’s also a great chance to meet the Gulliver Board in person as we often attend these as well.
As more events are added, we’ll continuously refreshing this page to keep you up-to-date.

To check out PLNT’s full event calendar, take a look at their website for more information

1. Insightful Networking: Connecting with outside from within

Build your skills as a networking legend and master the art of meaningful connections.
If you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, this will be a capability that will be invaluable to your business’ success.

Date: April 4th 2024
Where: PLNT, Langegracht 70 in Leiden
Time: 15:00 – 17:00
Costs: free
Sign-up Deadline: April 4th.

2. The 12-hour Impacthon

Are you over 18 years old and want to help change the world?
Join a group of like-minded innovators in a day of positive innovation to address in global challenges and drive towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)

Date: April 6, 2024
Where: PLNT Leiden
Time: 10.00 – 22.00

3. Show Me The Money, Hard Money

Get a chance to chat to venture capitalists and investors face-to-face.
For businesses looking to raise funding of up to €5 million euros

Date: June 25, 2024
Where: BioPartner 5
Time: 13.00 – 18.00

Program

13:00 – 13:30: Walk in & Registration
13:30 – 13:55: Opening & Panel Discussion
13:55 – 14:05: Instructions and transition to 1-on-1 meetings
14:05 – 16:40: 1-on-1 with investors
16:45 – 18:00: Drinks in the Keet

4. Show Me The Expert

Join the Expert Fair and meet selected experts who can share their specific knowledge to help you on your journey!

Date: 17 September, 2024
Where: BioPartner 5
Time: 14.00 – 18.00
Sign-Up Deadline: 01 September, 2024

Program

14:00 – 14:15 Registration

14:15 – 14:30 Opening

14:30 – 17:00 Expert Fair

17:00 – 18:00 Drinks

5. Show Me The Money, Soft Money

Find out about the regional, national and European grans and loans available to support your enterprise.

Date: 19 November, 2024
Where: BioPartner 5
Time: 13.00 – 18.00

Program:

13:00 – 13:30 Walk in & Registration
13:30 – 13:55 Opening & Panel Discussion
13:55 – 14:05 Instructions and transition to 1-on-1 meetings
14:05 – 16:40 1-on-1 with grant managers & writers
16:45 – 18:00 Borrel in de Keet

Seen any other events you think would be helpful for our community?
Get in touch with us and let us know!