



WE ARE LABNEST
LABNEST is an innovation lab that offers the Early Phase Innovation & Impact Startup Accelerator. It is especially aimed at the future generation of entrepreneurs and pioneers. At LABNEST, these young innovators can collaborate, develop, create and grow.
LABNEST invests and provides professional guidance to further develop unique ideas for innovative startups into successful companies. The aim is to help young entrepreneurs realize their dreams and achieve their goals.
LABNEST was founded in 2021 by Valerie van Zuijlen, who is in charge of the lab as creative director.

With our 9-month accelerator, you receive professional guidance tailored to strategy, branding, marketing, finance and legal, in order to arrive at an innovative business plan and are prepared to pitch to investors. Which LABNEST specifically matches your startup.
What are you waiting for? Schedule your intake pitch at LABNEST and develop the future starting today!
ENTREPRENEUR
SUCCESS STORIES


"Labnest has given me the opportunity to realize my dream together with experts. Without Labnest it was very difficult for me to get to the right people to have StatieHeld where it is now."
Ruben Autsema- CEO StatieHeld
Achievement: Winner Region Foodvalley Young Talent Award 2022


"In 2023 it is no longer possible to realize your biggest dreams on your own. As Steve Jobs once said: "There is just a tremendous amount of craftsmanship in between a great idea and a great product." And Labnest can do that for arrange you. Labnest teaches you everything you can't do yourself, which transforms you into a super entrepreneur with twenty arms and legs."
Doe Sharphof-CEO Legendary Learning
Achievement: Winner Region Foodvalley Young Talent Award 2021


“Labnest has helped me tremendously in setting up my business. The team of experts guided me through every step of the process and provided me with many valuable insights. Thanks to Labnest, I was able to turn my idea into a successful venture.”
Chesley Covenant-CEO ItsyCycle
Achievement: On to the second 100 days phase
LOCATION
LABNEST's first location is located in Ede, in the Foodvalley region, and has six labs for the accelerator program.
In addition to the startup accelerator, LABNEST also focuses on the innovative community by organizing masterclasses, events and co-hosting.
If you want to be part of this innovative atmosphere, LABNEST also offers facilities such as meeting rooms, flex labs, a pitch room, micro cinema and podcast studio for rent on a daily basis.
