Empowering knowledge-intensive startups
Innokite is committed to fostering innovation for the long term, guiding and supporting founders as they turn vision into action. Each success and every failure is a step on the road to breakthrough—join our community of entrepreneurs to learn, grow, and succeed together.
Our manifesto
At Innokite, we exist to ignite the potential of knowledge-intensive startups and founders. We support innovators with high-impact ideas, empowering them to turn vision into action and create real societal change. Our mission is simple: help you take flight.
Our vision
We provide more than just space. We cultivate a thriving community where entrepreneurs learn, grow, and succeed together. Through mentoring, experiential learning, and peer-to-peer collaboration, we turn challenges into stepping stones.
Whether you’re a researcher with a groundbreaking concept or a student eager to make a mark, innovation takes time, and we’re in it for the long haul. Together, we celebrate both success and failure—because each step is a win when you’re building the future.
Our values
What we stand for — and hold others to
Commitment
We’re here for the long term, nurturing ideas across generations, and building a sustainable ecosystem of innovation.
Inclusivity
Open to all, we create an environment where diverse perspectives converge, fostering breakthroughs from every background.
Collaboration
Together we rise. Mutual support and co-creation fuel our community, turning every challenge into a shared success.
FAQ
Frequently
asked questions
Innokite is backed by the University of Groningen and supported by key regional partners including Founded.in. Our team consists of experienced entrepreneurs, mentors, and ecosystem builders dedicated to helping startups thrive.
Innokite is based in the Northern Netherlands, with our main incubator hub located at Kadijk 4. Our space is designed to foster collaboration, co-creation, and innovation.
By focusing on knowledge-intensive entrepreneurship, Innokite drives innovation in the Northern Provinces. We work closely with academic institutions, industry leaders, and government initiatives to bring impactful ideas to market and create sustainable growth.
We welcome mentors, investors, and ecosystem partners to join us in supporting the next generation of entrepreneurs. Contact us to learn more about collaboration opportunities.
