ACE Incubator (Amsterdam Center for Entrepreneurship)
ACE Incubator
No cash; training, mentoring and 2 years of follow-up support. No equity; 2% of revenue for 5 years, only in years with revenue of EUR 250k+. Provided by UvA, VU, HvA, Amsterdam UMC (Amsterdam Science Park).
Key facts
- Amount
- No cash; training, mentoring and 2 years of follow-up support. No equity; 2% of revenue for 5 years, only in years with revenue of EUR 250k+
- Duration
- 10-week programme, twice a year (spring and autumn), plus 2 years of support
- Type
- Accelerator
- Who receives it
- Founding team
- Equity
- Conditional
- Repayable
- No
- Stages
- Idea, Prototype, Pre-revenue
- Solo founders
- Yes
- Full-time required
- Unclear
- Company required
- No
- University link required
- Yes
- Application languages
- NL, EN
- Location
- Amsterdam
Who can apply
- MSc students, graduates, researchers and academics
- Early-stage tech or science startups
What usually blocks applicants
- No university link
- Revenue share once revenue reaches EUR 250k/yr
Deadline and timing
Spring (May-June) and autumn (Nov-Jan) cohorts; 2026/27 application dates not found
Frequently asked
How much does ACE Incubator (Amsterdam Center for Entrepreneurship) pay?
No cash; training, mentoring and 2 years of follow-up support. No equity; 2% of revenue for 5 years, only in years with revenue of EUR 250k+
Who can apply for ACE Incubator (Amsterdam Center for Entrepreneurship)?
MSc students, graduates, researchers and academics Early-stage tech or science startups
When is the ACE Incubator (Amsterdam Center for Entrepreneurship) deadline?
Spring (May-June) and autumn (Nov-Jan) cohorts; 2026/27 application dates not found
Where do I apply for ACE Incubator (Amsterdam Center for Entrepreneurship)?
On the official page: https://www.ace-incubator.com. Applications are accepted in NL, EN.
Do I have to pay back ACE Incubator (Amsterdam Center for Entrepreneurship) or give up equity?
No, it does not have to be paid back. Equity terms depend on the case; check the official conditions.
Can solo founders apply for ACE Incubator (Amsterdam Center for Entrepreneurship)?
Yes, solo founders can apply.
Sources and verification
Checked on 8 October 2026. Some facts come from secondary sources. Confirm everything on the official page before applying. This page is orientation, not an eligibility decision.
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