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With ECO all the WAY, we try to make it easier for consumers to make conscious, sustainable choices through innovation. MIXIT is a cleaning system in which a work bottle is filled with water and cartridges with specific cleaning agents can be clicked into the spray housing. There are special cleaning agents for each “cleaning task”. The cartridges are refillable and can therefore be used in a circular way. We call it ‘zero waste cleaning’.
It is the first time we are going from a-z to market an entirely proprietary product that does not exist until today, we want to make sure we take the right steps at the right time, learn to implement, validate and then scale up.
We are working on a technology that combines sensors, big data and machine learning to measure the mixing process in tanks in real-time. This allows us to minimise product loss, ensure constant product quality and optimise processes.
For us, the programme is a good follow-up to Bestart's earlier sessions (SME Bootcamp). Our product is strong and there is a market with demand, but it is still difficult to find the right combination. The guidance provided by Bestart's coaches is valuable for getting to the bottom of this and thus working step by step on a scalable product with the right focus.
We’re developing an AI-powered platform that helps utilities and farmers reduce water losses and improve operational efficiency through smart monitoring, automation, and a conversational AI assistant. Field teams use the platform to detect leaks early, automate routine tasks, and respond faster to issues. At the same time, top management gains real-time visibility into system performance, cost-saving opportunities, and data-driven recommendations to support better decisions. The innovation lies in making advanced technology simple, scalable, and useful across all levels of the organization from the ground to the boardroom.
We applied to the BeStart programme to gain expert support in scaling our water sustainability solution across current and new markets. While we’ve proven the value of our AI-powered platform in reducing water losses and improving efficiency in regions like the MENA, Africa and Brazil, we’re now focused on refining our business model, expanding in the Netherlands, and becoming investor-ready. BeStart’s ecosystem, coaching, and access to testbeds are exactly what we need to validate our offering in a European context, strengthen our commercial strategy, and accelerate our impact in climate tech.
FarmToHome is a digital marketplace that connects Dutch households directly with local farmers. We make it easy for consumers to order high-quality, fresh, and seasonal farm products online, while ensuring that farmers receive a fair price. We handle all logistics in the background so that the entire experience—from field to doorstep—is simple, transparent, and sustainable.
We applied because we were specifically looking for a programme that fits our current stage. Most incubators focus on getting startups from idea to MVP or through their first traction—but there are far fewer that support the journey from startup to scale-up. When we came across BeStart and saw its focus on Climate Tech, it immediately stood out. It aligns closely with our mission and sustainability goals at FarmToHome, so it felt like the perfect fit to help us take the next step in our growth.
Midgard replaces ESG compliance teams with AI. We're working on AI that can autonomously collect data, review policies, complete disclosure tasks, and write reports. Midgard is not meant to be used by a company's sustainability team - we are the sustainability team.
BeStart's focus on climate tech and their connections with local governments made it a no-brainer for us. We've identified over 550+ possible clients in the region and we believe that the program can help us reach them more effectively.
Spatialise tackles measurement, optimization, and monitoring challenges in the food value chain, ensuring compliance, sustainability, and efficiency. As demand for crops rises, unsustainable farming harms soil, biodiversity, and ecosystems. Using AI, Spatialise empowers farmers with soil health insights and optimal land management, promoting sustainable agriculture and long-term ecological resilience.
Spatialise joined BeStart to strengthen their business acumen and skills in a structured format. Next to that Spatialise is aiming to fortify its presence in the North.
NoTrack is working on a new tractor concept that makes arable farming possible without risking unsolvable soil compaction below 25cm. This is necessary to keep our soil healthy, to secure ecosystem services and food security. Deep soil compaction is seen as one of the biggest risks in soil health.
We applied to the program to deepen our network and get valuable feedback on our progress.
We sell nature-based carbon removal credits to companies going to net-zero who want to make additional impact on nature, moving away from the carbon tunnel vision. With the co-benefits of our carbon credits suppliers we increase biodiversity, improve the soil and water and get more nutrients into our food.
To get assistance in giving priorities to the right things at the right time during the different phases of the start-up.
We help organisations easily access energy data. Think of consumption data, net topology, grid congestion management, energy market data, et cetera.
During the programme, we are mainly rebuilding a business foundation that will allow us to grow in a focused way. The support of the programme mainly helps us to better define processes and sharpen the vision. We chose BeStart mainly for the network and knowledge support. We focus on energy issues and we think we can also offer a solution in the Northern Netherlands, and we would like to strengthen our network there as well.
TORWASH enables sludge-free water treatment. With hydrothermal technology, sewage sludge is treated at the water treatment plant and can be easily mechanically stripped. What remains is a bio-fuel, biogas and also the phosphates present are recovered. Thus, a dirty waste stream is completely converted into reusable products instead of being incinerated. A TORWASH system delivers a 60% reduction in operational costs for sludge treatment.
Although we have already gone through some IRPs, the individual coaching of the BeStart programme is very interesting to us.
Weco is developing a wave energy technology. A system to harvest energy from ocean waves. Our technology consists of lightweight platforms or modules that you install at sea. The system follows the orbital motion of the waves, and via a rotating shaft converters this into electricity. This can provide power to the grid or for other offshore applications.
We are now exploring the commercial possibilities for solo modules.
Life-Chip Medical develops customizable organ-on-chip and microfluidic platforms, especially for use with patient-derived tissue samples like biopsies and to reduce animal testing. We help researchers and healthcare innovators bridge the gap between traditional lab methods and next-generation personalized testing by providing fast, affordable hardware prototyping and tailored support.
We applied to BeStart to sharpen our business model, clarify our market focus, and prepare for impact-driven growth. As scientists transitioning into entrepreneurship, we are looking for guidance to align our innovation with clear customer needs and develop a scalable, fundable strategy. We are also open to explore avenues of investment or subsidies.
2025 MKB
Syntar develops and delivers smart, generic software solutions in the fields of artificial intelligence, data analysis, and digital information processing. Their advanced technologies support a wide range of business, inspection, and management processes, helping organizations work more efficiently and intelligently. In addition, Syntar is active in robotics software development and provides various robotic solutions as a reseller, bridging the gap between innovation and real-world application. With a strong focus on combining AI and automation, Syntar is currently developing humanoid robots for the healthcare sector a promising step toward addressing challenges such as workload reduction and improving the quality of care.
Through the BeStart MKB program, Syntar aims to gain strategic insight and structure to successfully build and scale the company. The program offers valuable guidance and access to a growing network of entrepreneurs and experts. In a rapidly evolving market, where more players are entering the field of robotics and AI, Syntar recognizes that expanding knowledge and partnerships is key to sustainable growth. By combining technological expertise with BeStart’s support, Syntar is shaping the future of intelligent and responsible automation.
MarinMinds BV is an innovative technology company specializing in automation and digital control systems for yachts. With deep roots in the luxury yachting industry, MarinMinds delivers the complete package for yacht automation from high-quality electronic equipment to tailor-made software interfaces. The company’s latest development, the Glass Bridge, introduces advanced digital dashboard touchscreens that integrate all onboard systems into one intelligent and intuitive control center. Driven by the vision to “offer a connected yacht experience,” MarinMinds enables yacht builders, owners, and service providers to connect seamlessly through smart monitoring, remote support, and data-driven maintenance.
Through the BeStart MKB program, MarinMinds aims to refine and concretize the concept and business model for the Glass Bridge product. The program provides valuable guidance in shaping a sustainable and scalable strategy for growth. In addition, BeStart offers access to a vibrant ecosystem of entrepreneurs, experts, and innovators an opportunity MarinMinds considers “vital for the growth of the company.” By combining technical innovation with business development support, BeStart helps MarinMinds accelerate its mission to make yacht automation smarter, more efficient, and future-proof.
De SmaakTuijn is a local, circular, and healthy taste concept where attention to nature is at the heart of everything. Each gift box contains pure spice and herb blends from a local organic herb grower completely natural, without salt or additives, and packaged in compostable materials. Every blend comes with a seasonal recipe card printed on recycled paper, offering a delicious, plant-based meal with fresh, local ingredients. Produced in collaboration with social enterprises in the Netherlands, De SmaakTuijn combines taste, sustainability, and social impact in one meaningful gift.
Through the BeStart MKB program, De SmaakTuijn aims to explore how to scale production while maintaining quality and sustainability. Increasing production volume would allow the company to lower purchasing costs and create a healthy margin, enabling further growth and impact. The BeStart network offers valuable opportunities to connect with partners, share knowledge, and gain business insights elements that are, as Mariëtte notes, “crucial for the growth of De SmaakTuijn.” With BeStart’s support, De SmaakTuijn continues to grow as a purpose-driven brand that makes sustainable eating accessible, delicious, and inspiring.
Solar Twist develops an innovative solar-powered heating system for outdoor swimming pools. The modular collectors absorb sunlight and directly transfer heat to the pool water reducing energy use without complex technology. The system is easy to install, maintenance-free, and fully Made in Holland using recyclable materials and local production. Founded in Zuidwolde, Drenthe, Solar Twist makes the switch from gas to sustainable pool heating simple, affordable, and effective. As founder Jos Veldman explains, “We want to make sustainable heating accessible practical, affordable, and within everyone’s reach.”
Through the BeStart MKB program, Solar Twist aims to refine its growth model and market strategy while building partnerships to scale nationwide. BeStart’s network and guidance will help the company expand from regional success to a broader, sustainable impact. “The technology works now it’s about growing with the right people and insights,” says Jos. With BeStart’s support, Solar Twist continues to harness the power of the sun for a cleaner future.
Transformer Service is a leading, brand-independent specialist in the maintenance and repair of distribution transformers and in the assembly of power transformers. With in-house specialists possessing over 30 years of experience, the company makes a significant contribution across the value chain for sustainable energy, industrial clients, and grid operators, with a strong focus on continuity and reliability. Operating from locations in Emmen (the Netherlands) and Westerlo (Belgium), Transformer Service combines craftsmanship, speed, and innovation. For many customers, the company is the trusted partner for reliable and future-ready transformers.
Within the BeStart SME program, Transformer Service is working on the UpScale project, aimed at achieving CO₂-neutral operations and the continuous improvement of transformer performance and service life. This includes, among other things, engineering advice during the design phase, refurbished transformers, the use of sustainable oils, and the deployment of electric work equipment such as trucks and lifting equipment. BeStart supports the company with a clear roadmap and provides insight into financing opportunities to accelerate this sustainable transition. As Managing Director René Tissingh states: “Our goal is to continuously increase the reliability of transformers and to deliver our services in a fully CO₂-neutral manner.” Together, we are taking the next step towards a smart and sustainable energy future.
Jongia specialises in industrial mixers. Within the Liquidz innovation project, we are working on a technology that combines sensors, big data and machine learning to measure the mixing process in tanks in real-time. This allows us to minimise product loss, ensure constant product quality and optimise processes. Our sensor makes it possible to measure what happens during the process directly in the tank. This opens the door to many ways of making industrial processes smarter and more efficient. Think of reducing product and batch losses, shortening batch times, optimising mix quality and realising energy savings.
We have a strong technological innovation on our hands that can add a lot of value for our customers. At the same time, we find it challenging to move from technology to a well-functioning business model. Through this programme, we want to learn how to build a business around our product, and where we can best focus our energy to make this happen efficiently and purposefully.
Sustainable Transfomers helps enterprises become more resilient and profitable with sustainability and digitalisation. The Twin Transition roadmap is a structured approach to help enterprises digitise, with sustainability at its core. As a result, enterprises simultaneously work on operational improvements (efficiency and cost reduction), sustainability (reduced CO2 emissions) and strategy (profitability and future-proofing)
We applied for the programme to sharpen the each to better fit a customer need and to explore whether the idea could be made scalable.
Foodpaper.eu focuses on the development and production of an innovative food packaging, as a circular alternative to conventional plastic and aluminium packaging. Designed for providers, processors and or deliverers of fresh produce in meat, cheese, fish, nuts etc., the packaging combines a renewable paper base with an easily separable HDPE film. This makes recycling more accessible and reduces the environmental impact of food packaging.
Through Circular Friesland, we were made aware of the opportunity to participate in the BeStart programme which came at the right time for us. We are about to enter the market and would like to test and accelerate our plans, with as little failure costs as possible. The knowledge sharing within the group, and the critical questions asked, help us to become sharper. Marketing, for instance, is another item where we want to mirror our plans. We expect to sharpen our strategy within this trajectory, before implementing it.
Tegearre assists companies with arranging the various waste streams. We also offer scope to hitch a ride on collectivity agreements. This ensures that waste is collected more sustainably at better conditions. We also facilitate project-based waste projects. For example, clearances for a large supermarket chain, as well as the collection of event waste at, for example, Sneekweek.
Because it is always good to make the world bigger and gather people around you with different insights. I will also work during the programme to create structure and grow organically.
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