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2025 Startups
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’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.
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Ecoras versnelt de transitie naar een duurzame, circulaire economie. Met een team van experts helpt Ecoras ondernemers, overheden en kennisinstellingen bij het ontwikkelen van circulaire oplossingen, het meten van impact, het verbeteren van processen en het bouwen aan toekomstbestendige businessmodellen.
Clean Green Company ontwikkelt duurzame producten die afval verminderen en grondstoffen opnieuw benutten. Zo helpt het bedrijf mensen een groenere levensstijl te omarmen. Een voorbeeld is de Zero Waste afwasborstel, waarvan de vervangbare opzetstukjes composteerbaar zijn en zo in de kringloop blijven.
De Fryske zet zich in voor een eerlijker en duurzamer zuivelsysteem. Met ambachtelijke kazen uit regeneratieve landbouw, die via een abonnement bij de consument komen, draagt het bedrijf bij aan herstel van natuur, bodem en biodiversiteit, en aan een landbouwsysteem waarin boer, dier en landschap meer in balans zijn.
Sibbe ontwikkelt een mensvriendelijke digitale toolset voor samenwerken, netwerken en werkbeheer. Het Noord-Nederlandse bedrijf bouwt aan een alternatief voor bestaande platforms, met focus op samenwerking, welzijn, lokale verbinding en privacy. Door functies van sociale netwerken en projectmanagement te combineren, helpt Sibbe organisaties eenvoudiger samen te werken met meer focus en minder afleiding.
Green Gear geeft achtergelaten festivalmaterialen een tweede leven door er unieke, duurzame tassen van te maken. Tenten, luchtbedden en slaapzakken die anders afval zouden worden, krijgen zo een nieuw doel. De tassen worden lokaal en met zorg geproduceerd en dragen bij aan een circulaire economie waarin afval wordt omgezet in waardevolle producten
BW Agri V zet slimme technologie in voor boeren, die het werk op het erf verlicht en het welzijn van dieren verbetert. Met innovaties zoals de I-Mom, I-Coll en I-Bold dragen zij bij aan gezondere koeien, betere groei van kalveren en efficiëntere bedrijfsvoering.
2026 start-ups
S&L Ventures bridges the AgriFood and BlueFood sectors by providing consulting services alongside the development of innovative environmental technologies. One of our core technologies is SolPhyX, a circular water and soil remediation solution designed to rapidly adsorb nitrate. The captured nitrate can then be reused as a slow release fertilizer, creating a circular nutrient system. SolPhyX can be directly applied in both water and soil environments, offering a practical and sustainable approach to nutrient recovery. The ultimate goal of SolPhyX is to capture excess nitrate and return it to where it belongs, back to the plants.
We believe that the strongest water ecosystem in Europe is based in Leeuwarden, and we had a very positive experience during our time at the Water Campus. Through this experience, we recognized that Besart can support us with valuable network access, knowledge sharing, and mentoring. We are excited about the opportunity to grow together with experienced mentors and fellow startups, and to further develop both our technology and our company within this ecosystem.
Hydrogen Power Solutions BV develops mobile, emission free energy solutions for construction sites, festivals and other temporary off grid applications. At the core of our solution is the patented Modular Hydrogen Cassette (MHC): a modular low pressure hydrogen storage system based on metal hydride technology. This enables safe storage, transport and immediate, permit free deployment wherever grid connection is unavailable. Thanks to its ISO 10ft container format, the solution integrates seamlessly into existing logistics. This makes sustainable energy on location practical and scalable.
We joined BeStart to scale our Modular Hydrogen Cassette. The technology is validated and market demand is strong. BeStart gives us access to the network, expertise and partners required to accelerate production, deployment and market expansion.
Blue Leaf B.V. develops high-quality natural blue colourants derived from the Latin American Genipa americana fruit. Guided by a sustainable vision, the company manages the entire value chain: from sourcing raw materials in Colombia to processing and distributing cosmetic products globally from Groningen. At this stage, www.JaguaHenna.com, the company’s temporary tattoo segment. helps henna artists create safe, natural and inspiring body art experiences.
Blue Leaf B.V. joined the BeStart programme to scale its current operations and develop a strategy for new market segments based on its blue-dye applications.
Transformer Service is brand-independent and provides distribution transformer service solutions focused on delivering value in the energy sector through lifetime extension, maintenance, revitalization, repair, and minimizing downtime.
We participate in the Be Start program to build our growth on a solid foundation, realize innovations such as making our own processes CO₂-neutral, and further expand our network with a focus on the European energy sector.
The market for AI, data and robotics is growing rapidly. Yet many solutions remain stuck in promises, pilot projects or standalone technologies. Syntar deliberately takes a different approach. We develop smart, generic robotics solutions that work in real-world environments. Our strength lies not only in what is technically possible, but in what is operationally reliable — not as an experiment, but as a practical solution developed in collaboration with end users and public partners. Examples include robot dogs performing inspections and humanoid robots supporting physically demanding tasks.
BeStart will help organize the opportunities effectively and maximize their chances of success through knowledge, experience, and a strong entrepreneurial network. With this an important basis can be created for further growth.
Klaei develops innovative clay-based solutions focused on sustainability, agriculture and water management. The company uses clay from the Wadden region for applications such as future-proof dike reinforcement, improving agricultural soils and solutions for the ceramic industry and civil engineering. By applying natural resources in smart and circular ways, Klaei contributes to more sustainable solutions for both agriculture and the built environment.
Professional support in the journey of becoming a successful business; Focus on the north of the Netherlands; Wide variety of specialists.
Vector Machines is a Dutch robotics startup developing autonomous mowing robots for solar park maintenance. By combining AI, robotics and smart software, the company helps solar parks operate more efficiently, safely and sustainably. Through the automation of repetitive and labour-intensive tasks, Vector Machines reduces operational costs while improving the quality and predictability of maintenance. The multidisciplinary team is building toward a future where solar park maintenance is fully data-driven and robot-first.
We are joining the BEstart program to validate whether we are on the right track toward a repeatable and scalable business model. As BEstart offers a proven GRITD method, excellent trainers, and a personal approach, I am convinced it will add value to our proposition.
IonIQs develops innovative technology for industrial wastewater management, with a strong focus on water reuse, resource recovery and circularity. The company helps industries recover valuable minerals and metal ions from wastewater, reduce water consumption and lower environmental impact. Through its patented technology, IonIQs supports sectors such as battery production, chemicals and manufacturing in making their operations more sustainable and efficient. In this way, IonIQs combines sustainability with economic value and contributes to a more circular industrial future.
To share experiences and learn from other impact driven startups.
Droppie is a unique recycling store where you can hand in all your used items in a single visit. A place where what you drop off regains value for you, for your neighborhood, and for the future. You can bring all kinds of recyclable items, from old clothes and broken electronics to rigid plastic packaging, plastic deposit bottles, and cans. At our drop points, you can easily drop everything at once. Every drop counts. As soon as you hand something in, you immediately see in the Droppie app what you’ve contributed and what you receive in return. You can keep that reward for yourself, donate it to a good cause, or save up together with your neighborhood for something special. We no longer have waste only materials to be reused. This is how Droppie makes recycling fun, easy, and rewarding. A small drop with a big impact.
The BeStart Startup programme supports us in reaching Business Model Fit by helping us in developing our BtB brandcollaboration proposition for FMCG brands.
Flag Turbines develops innovative vertical-axis wind turbines that make sustainable energy more accessible, flexible and affordable. Thanks to their patented design, the turbines can capture wind from any direction and operate efficiently in urban, rural and off-grid environments. The modular systems are easily scalable and complement solar energy, creating a more reliable and continuous renewable energy supply. With a focus on affordability, low maintenance costs and broad applicability, Flag Turbines is working towards its mission: Energy Everywhere for Everyone.
"Coastal areas and remote islands with vulnerable ecosystems and limited electricity grids are the ideal environment for the scaling and introduction of Flag Turbines. That is why BeStart perfectly aligns with the development that started in Zeeland. In 2025, the technology was tested and validated in Zeeland. During the BeStart programme, the turbine will be scaled to the appropriate dimensions and the first steps towards market introduction will be taken."
WE | doubleyouenergy b.v. provides sustainable energy solutions based on hydrogen technology. The company sells and develops hydrogen electrolyzers, storage systems, fuel cells and generators powered by hydrogen, methanol and biogas. With its technology, renewable energy from solar, wind and water can be stored and reused anywhere for electricity generation. As an exclusive partner of international hydrogen brands such as H2planet, Horizon Fuel Cell Technology and UMOE Advanced Composites (UAC), WE | doubleyouenergy contributes to a cleaner and more sustainable future with lower CO₂ emissions.
As a startup, you need experienced guidance to make the transition to a scale-up. Mistakes made by others should not be repeated — and that is exactly where BeStart can help.
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