CityLab010 2023 (Dutch description below) CityLab010 supports innovative ideas that have a positive social impact on Rotterdam(mers). Do you have an idea that makes Rotterdam more social, greener or safer? Then CityLab010 can support you with coaching, knowledge, a network of relevant partners and potentially a start-up budget up to €50.000. CityLab010 starts off soon! Check the website for more info and follow us on social media: instagram, LinkedIn and Facebook.   CityLab010 2023 CityLab010 ondersteunt ook dit jaar weer innovatieve plannen die een maatschappelijke bijdrage leveren aan Rotterdam(mers). Heb jij een idee dat Rotterdam socialer, groener of veiliger maakt? Dan ondersteunen we je graag met coaching, kennis en een netwerk van partners en mogelijk een startbudget tot €50.000. CityLab010 begint binnenkort weer! Check de website voor meer informatie en volg ons op social media: instagram, LinkedIn en Facebook.

Join the Innovators Lounge – the beating heart of our weekly gathering – to informally meet with like-minded people and exchange thoughts and ideas. All in effort to connect, learn & share. From this Lounge you can access the meeting rooms in which all of our sessions take place. Check out our program posters hanging around in the space to get the full overview of everything that’s happening today & feel free to join the sessions that meet your needs!

Space is waiting for you!   Explore the possibility to participate in the business incubation programme of the European Space Agency and find out what’s in it for you and your future or present venture.   The ESA BIC Noordwijk, managed by Space Business Innovation Centre Noordwijk, is ESA’s business incubation programme that enables founders and entrepreneurs to develop their space business related ideas and supports them during their adventurous journey. We offer technical, business and financial support to startups that use space technology for terrestrial applications.   The Dutch ESA BIC is part of a network of 26 (and counting) ESA BICs across Europe, established to empower entrepreneurship and to allow local economies to benefit from space data and technologies.   This exciting network seeks entrepreneurs who develop applications that use space-based systems (such as satellite navigation, earth observation, or satellite communication); use space technologies in a non-space domain; and/or who develop innovative products and services for the space sector.   We provide excellent opportunities to connect start-ups with new business partners across Europe. So attend our event to get all the latest information!

Welcome! This info table is your must-go first stop when you are new to Venture Café Rotterdam or when you are keen to learn more about who we are and what we do. Is this your first time to Venture Café, or do you want to make new, serendipitous connections with other Venture Café visitors? Do you want to know a bit more about Venture Café’s mission, or are you interested in what brings other people to visit Venture Café? Then join us here! At this info table we will gather to maximize your Venture Café experience, we’ll make short introductions and new connections! What you can get out of joining us here: (1) we will inform you about Venture Café’s mission, the programming offered at Venture Café and your opportunities here; (2) you get to share what your are looking for at Venture Café; and (3) you are potentially connected with an interesting contact during this Gathering, but at least you will be direct in the right direction! Venture Café is all about connecting innovators to make things happen. Venture Café Foundation builds innovation communities. We hosts the largest weekly innovation community event in Rotterdam. Worldwide we connect 2000+ innovators every week on Thursday!

  This event is organized by Venture Café which is a non-profit organisation and part of a global network. We are located on the 4th floor of the iconic Groot Handelsgebouw in Rotterdam. Venture Café builds and supports the innovation community in order to accelerate innovation and to foster growth.   The most memorable connections are often accompanied by a laugh… so let’s have a good laugh together and make it an unforgettable evening, with snacks from different food vendors and connecting drinks!   At this night we will have an amazing line-up of talented and upcoming comedians:   Joël Gideon – MC Felix van den Berg Gillian Slory Sjoerd Jansen Nira Tal Sjoerd Scot Walk in is at 5 pm, and the laughter starts at 5:30 pm, the spoken language for this event is Dutch and English.   Be prepared for an interactive night with connecting drinks afterwards until 9 pm. At 8pm we’ll serve an Iftar-proof snack.  

Superscript is reimagining insurance to get the tech leaders of tomorrow, there today. Unshackled from energy-sapping PDFs, time-poor tech leaders can access frictionless, full-stack insurance that is built to move as fast as they do; enabling them to go all-in on growth. No pens, no paper, no fuss. With full disclosure at every step. Among Europe’s fastest growing insurtechs, Superscript launched in Europe last year after securing regulatory approval from AFM – opening its European HQ in CIC. This was shortly followed by a €51 million Series B funding round. It is already protecting European startups and scaleups across emerging industries like fintech, healthtech and web3. To that end, Superscript is organising a get-together of ambitious, talented tech-minds from CIC and beyond for some drinks and nibbles at Venture Cafe. No frills, no ulterior motives, just an opportunity for a like-minded bunch to connect in a casual environment. There’s only one rule… no sales! Come raise a glass and say hi.

We are calling for startups to take action. No matter what stage you are at – whether you want to validate your space business idea and bring it to market or get the push to finish a prototype that is already in the making – the ESA BIC programme will provide support as you advance your business model.   During this session, you will discover all benefits of our programme and learn how and when to apply to profit from the following: Zero-equity funding Technical support Business support & coaching ESA BIC branding and visibility Exclusive events & training Access to the international space community and investors   We have two selection rounds each year – with the next deadline for applications 17 April 2023.   See you there & you can find more info at: esa-bic.nl

We are going to have a conversation about our experiences as a Social Enterprise in Clean Energy, with Rotterdam roots.   We are WijkEnergieWerkt. We are working hard on a sustainable future in our neighborhood. We do various energy jobs in homes and other buildings. To keep the heat inside, to use less electricity and for healthier air in the house. Good for you, good for your home, good for the neighborhood!

This event is organized by Venture Café which is a non-profit organisation and part of a global network. We are located on the 4th floor of the iconic Groot Handelsgebouw in Rotterdam. Venture Café builds and supports the innovation community in order to accelerate innovation and to foster growth.The most memorable connections are often accompanied by a laugh… so let’s have a good laugh together and make it an unforgettable evening, with snacks from different food vendors and connecting drinks!At this night we will have an amazing line-up of talented and upcoming comedians:Joël Gideon - MCFelix van den BergGillian SlorySjoerd JansenNira TalSjoerd ScotWalk in is at 5 pm, and the laughter starts at 5:30 pm, the spoken language for this event is Dutch and English.Be prepared for an interactive night with connecting drinks afterwards until 9 pm. At 8pm we'll serve an Iftar-proof snack.

CityLab010 2023 (Dutch description below) CityLab010 supports innovative ideas that have a positive social impact on Rotterdam(mers). Do you have an idea that makes Rotterdam more social, greener or safer? Then CityLab010 can support you with coaching, knowledge, a network of relevant partners and potentially a start-up budget up to €50.000. CityLab010 starts off soon! Check the website for more info and follow us on social media: instagram, LinkedIn and Facebook. CityLab010 2023 CityLab010 ondersteunt ook dit jaar weer innovatieve plannen die een maatschappelijke bijdrage leveren aan Rotterdam(mers). Heb jij een idee dat Rotterdam socialer, groener of veiliger maakt? Dan ondersteunen we je graag met coaching, kennis en een netwerk van partners en mogelijk een startbudget tot €50.000. CityLab010 begint binnenkort weer! Check de website voor meer informatie en volg ons op social media: instagram, LinkedIn en Facebook.

Join the Innovators Lounge – the beating heart of our weekly gathering – to informally meet with like-minded people and exchange thoughts and ideas. All in effort to connect, learn & share. From this Lounge you can access the meeting rooms in which all of our sessions take place. Check out our program posters hanging around in the space to get the full overview of everything that’s happening today & feel free to join the sessions that meet your needs!

Welcome! This info table is your must-go first stop when you are new to Venture Café Rotterdam or when you are keen to learn more about who we are and what we do. Is this your first time to Venture Café, or do you want to make new, serendipitous connections with other Venture Café visitors? Do you want to know a bit more about Venture Café’s mission, or are you interested in what brings other people to visit Venture Café? Then join us here! At this info table we will gather to maximize your Venture Café experience, we’ll make short introductions and new connections! What you can get out of joining us here: (1) we will inform you about Venture Café’s mission, the programming offered at Venture Café and your opportunities here; (2) you get to share what your are looking for at Venture Café; and (3) you are potentially connected with an interesting contact during this Gathering, but at least you will be direct in the right direction! Venture Café is all about connecting innovators to make things happen. Venture Café Foundation builds innovation communities. We hosts the largest weekly innovation community event in Rotterdam. Worldwide we connect 2000+ innovators every week on Thursday!

NB Please note that there are limited spots for this office hours. Please pre-register via this page so you are assured of a spot. Signed up but can’t make it? Please e-mail us so we can re-assign your slot.   If you feel that your personal development and career can use some extra attention, focus and direction; or that you can use some reinforcement in dealing with your emotional and mental health, feel free to come and have a chat with Amelia from B-U-Fully during the office hours! We shouldn’t live to work, but work is a major part of our life here on earth. That’s why Amelia believes that when your work is fulfilling, purpose driven and helps you to get the most out of your life and career, it will influence your life in a very positive way. Amelia specializes in career and personal development coaching. She coaches professionals from different workforces and business owners in various phases of their careers and businesses. Some question their career direction and others have difficulty dealing with high workload, societal pressures and stress. If you’d like to schedule a meeting with Amelia, pre-register now!

Join this 30-min of speeddating to meet other visitors and connect with them on a deeper level. Moderation and questions provided by team Venture Café!

An intern or colleague says: “I’m feeling down.” What do you say, what do you do, what does it even mean? Or perhaps you’re that colleague. Then what? Feeling down (somberheid) is one of the negative emotions pretty much every one experiences once in a while. Bottling up those feelings creates tension and can cause headaches and stomach aches. Talking helps and improves mental wellness, as long as it’s a positive and supportive conversation. This uplifting lecture helps you with that. After this lecture… You will have a better understanding of what ‘feeling down’ means. You will have insights in how to help others or yourself with these negative feelings. You will feel better prepared for a conversation in case you want to talk or when someone wants to talk to you. And no worries, the tone of voice of this lecture is not as heavy as the subject suggests. About the speaker Writer Afke Teunen is not a psychologist, but has had several. She has also interviewed many psychologists and coaches for the dozens of articles she wrote about (sports)psychology. And she just finished a book for sombre teenagers that will be published this summer. In this lecture she combines her own experiences with the knowledge, insights and advice she learned from experts.

Dear Venture Café community members, Let’s talk strategy! What is it? Where do I find it? How do I use it? In this workshop we’ll answer these questions, discuss the different levels of strategy, strengthen your business strategy and build the strategic roadmap to implement this seamlessly into your daily activities. See you soon!

Join us for another monthly session of SecTalks Holland!     As always the sessions are open to all, technical or not technical background, beginner or experienced – to share thoughts, ask questions and perhaps some stories from your experience in the information security related topics areas discussed.     On a monthly basis, during the last Thursday of each month, this is a cyber security break out, continuing the SecTalk Holland’s series of gatherings at Venture Café, as part of the global SecTalks.org initiative!     In the past sessions, we touched on different topics: Application Security, Quantum Security, OSINT, Hacking Tools, Infosec Career Paths, Hardware Hacking, Financial fraud malware, Red teaming, and many more! Have some ideas for future topics? Let us know!     As always it’s an open conversation session so anyone can join, share thoughts, ask questions and we all learn together and from each other.     As per the event series, join this break out session for guest experts’ views and thoughts on a couple of infosec related topics, knowledge sharing and from time to time a short Capture The Flag competition! In a digital, all connected world, information security matters immensely! Part of the monthly catch up is walkthroughs of the CTF from the previous session – when these take place: winners from the last session of the CTF will guide us through how they solved the challenges! Do the same, and claim your CTF prizes as past winners have done (courtesy of Base Cyber Security).   See you there & more info here!   SecTalks is a non-profit session for technical security talks, and hands-on security challenges! A forum to learn & discuss technical (in)security stuff.  

Back on the menu: the Weekly Walk! But this time we are offering special, guided editions only on specific dates. Would you like to make some connections with the innovation community during your lunch break? In need of some serendipitous connections? Looking for a shot of vitamin D (or rain) and exercise? We have a great solution! In collaboration with Ellen van Bodegom (Business Walk and Talk) we will be scheduling a few special Weekly Walks. Block your calendars for the following dates:March 16th, The Green City Walk IApril 6th, The Green City Walk IIMay 4th, Liberation Day Special WalkJune 15th, Outdoor Office Day Walk on April 6thCome walk with us again! Let’s take a walk, network and learn more about the green in our city.Please be on time! Schedule announced soon! What’s in it for you?Netwalking meeting with interesting (new) people;Get inspiration from green and sustainable actions nearby;With renewed energy at your desk afterwards;Optional donation of 10 euro to cover for your complimentary coffee and organizational costs (can be made on the spot, cash or Tikkie) Pre-register!Please pre-register via this page and add this walk to your calendar. Let’s connect, walk & share!Meeting point:Lebkov & Sons at Stationsplein (corner of Groot Handelsgebouw)

Join the Innovators Lounge – the beating heart of our weekly gathering – to informally meet with like-minded people and exchange thoughts and ideas. All in effort to connect, learn & share. From this Lounge you can access the meeting rooms in which all of our sessions take place. Check out our program posters hanging around in the space to get the full overview of everything that’s happening today & feel free to join the sessions that meet your needs!

Welcome! This info table is your must-go first stop when you are new to Venture Café Rotterdam or when you are keen to learn more about who we are and what we do. Is this your first time to Venture Café, or do you want to make new, serendipitous connections with other Venture Café visitors? Do you want to know a bit more about Venture Café’s mission, or are you interested in what brings other people to visit Venture Café? Then join us here! At this info table we will gather to maximize your Venture Café experience, we’ll make short introductions and new connections! What you can get out of joining us here: (1) we will inform you about Venture Café’s mission, the programming offered at Venture Café and your opportunities here; (2) you get to share what your are looking for at Venture Café; and (3) you are potentially connected with an interesting contact during this Gathering, but at least you will be direct in the right direction! Venture Café is all about connecting innovators to make things happen. Venture Café Foundation builds innovation communities. We hosts the largest weekly innovation community event in Rotterdam. Worldwide we connect 2000+ innovators every week on Thursday!

Get ready for the … 🚀 We believe that by ‘doing’ people can grow. That’s why we offer a platform where new entrepreneurs can find customers, services, knowledge and a community of fellow starters to share the highs and lows with – all in one. Are you ready for and want to join the launch? Join the celebration at Venture Cafe along with 200+ other entrepreneurs! Where else but Rotterdam, the city of doers. Bamboe will help you grow! 🌱 About BamboeBamboe is the platform for new entrepreneurs to find their customers, useful services and a community that helps them grow.

Join the Innovators Lounge – the beating heart of our weekly gathering – to informally meet with like-minded people and exchange thoughts and ideas. All in effort to connect, learn & share. From this Lounge you can access the meeting rooms in which all of our sessions take place. Check out our program posters hanging around in the space to get the full overview of everything that’s happening today & feel free to join the sessions that meet your needs!

From starting a business in The Netherlands as an expat back in 2019 it was hard to get the right answers and find other business owners that were going through the same challenges. Where do you find information, support, collaborations and recommendations without a network? Over time, from attending events, asking questions, requesting help, and reaching out to people, I started to build a network of people that have provided invaluable support and has opened up many opportunities. ‘Hour in the Hive – Live!’ I love getting to know people, their story, and challenges, helping them by ‘connecting the dots’ through connections and collaborations. If you are a solopreneur, or small business owner / SME I want to find out more about you and your challenges. Are you clear on the following? What’s your focus for 2023? What are your goals and how are you going to reach them? Where are the gaps and how are you going to overcome them? What do you want to achieve this quarter? Is there something holding you back that my experience, knowledge, or network can help you with? If you’re stuck on any of these areas, I’d love you to join me for an ‘Hour in the Hive – Live!’ for a free brainstorming session.

Welcome! This info table is your must-go first stop when you are new to Venture Café Rotterdam or when you are keen to learn more about who we are and what we do. Is this your first time to Venture Café, or do you want to make new, serendipitous connections with other Venture Café visitors? Do you want to know a bit more about Venture Café’s mission, or are you interested in what brings other people to visit Venture Café? Then join us here! At this info table we will gather to maximize your Venture Café experience, we’ll make short introductions and new connections! What you can get out of joining us here: (1) we will inform you about Venture Café’s mission, the programming offered at Venture Café and your opportunities here; (2) you get to share what your are looking for at Venture Café; and (3) you are potentially connected with an interesting contact during this Gathering, but at least you will be direct in the right direction! Venture Café is all about connecting innovators to make things happen. Venture Café Foundation builds innovation communities. We hosts the largest weekly innovation community event in Rotterdam. Worldwide we connect 2000+ innovators every week on Thursday!

Join the Innovators Lounge – the beating heart of our weekly gathering – to informally meet with like-minded people and exchange thoughts and ideas. All in effort to connect, learn & share. From this Lounge you can access the meeting rooms in which all of our sessions take place. Check out our program posters hanging around in the space to get the full overview of everything that’s happening today & feel free to join the sessions that meet your needs!

Welcome! This info table is your must-go first stop when you are new to Venture Café Rotterdam or when you are keen to learn more about who we are and what we do. Is this your first time to Venture Café, or do you want to make new, serendipitous connections with other Venture Café visitors? Do you want to know a bit more about Venture Café’s mission, or are you interested in what brings other people to visit Venture Café? Then join us here! At this info table we will gather to maximize your Venture Café experience, we’ll make short introductions and new connections! What you can get out of joining us here: (1) we will inform you about Venture Café’s mission, the programming offered at Venture Café and your opportunities here; (2) you get to share what your are looking for at Venture Café; and (3) you are potentially connected with an interesting contact during this Gathering, but at least you will be direct in the right direction! Venture Café is all about connecting innovators to make things happen. Venture Café Foundation builds innovation communities. We hosts the largest weekly innovation community event in Rotterdam. Worldwide we connect 2000+ innovators every week on Thursday!