Startups

For ambitious AI startups that need specific help with their next steps

You’re developing an AI product and are running into challenges that are difficult to solve on your own. Computing power and data, more manpower, how to deal with the AI Act, an investor who wants to see more proof before signing on.

The AI Coalition for the Netherlands (AIC4NL) offers programs for every stage of your development, and we'll help you find the program that's right for you.

Get access to:

Mentoring
Funding
Infrastructure
The European AI Ecosystem

We work with partners who have previously developed and sold AI products and who will collaborate with you on commercial strategy, recruitment, ML operations, compliance, intellectual property, and your next round of funding.

At AIC4NL, we coordinate two specific programs in which startups can participate:

AiNed Breaking Barriers

Tailored support for startups based in the Netherlands
General Focus on AI
Startups have raised (pre-)seed funding and have recurring paying customers
Through Breaking Barriers' partners, you'll gain access to knowledge and expertise in the areas of: financing, talent, legal affairs, sales, and marketing

LLM-BRIDGE

Online support programs for startups based in the EU. The programs are offered online in cohorts.
Focused on startups that work specially with GenAI and LLM technology
Three programs for: 1. Startups that are not yet generating revenue. 2. Startups with pilot revenue. 3. Startups with (recurring) paying customers.
Get access to EU resources such as: HPC, datasets, and other infrastructure (

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