Transforming Science into Ventures for Thriving Societies
The GROW Incubator supports researchers, innovators and changemakers in transforming scientific knowledge into regenerative ventures that address shared societal challenges and contribute to resilient, inclusive and thriving societies.
SCIENCE WITH PURPOSE
Research-backed innovations addressing real-world challenges.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP WITH IMPACT
Building regenerative organisations that create long-term societal value.
PARTNERSHIP FOR CHANGE
Working across sectors, disciplines and regions to create pathways towards adoption and impact
The Programme
We support regenerative ventures
Creating ventures that strengthen people, communities, economies and nature while contributing to resilient, inclusive and thriving societies.
We build North-South innovation pathways
Fostering collaboration across the Global North and Global South to develop more equitable and effective impact, and providing the experienced network.
We help you in becoming an agent of change
Supporting founders in growing not only their ventures, but also their leadership, resilience and capacity to create lasting societal value.
APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN
7 SEPTEMBER
Deadline
7 OCTOBER
Start
€ 30,- PER MONTH
Fee per founder
10 - 15
Teams enroll
WHAT YOU WILL LEAVE WITH
The GROW Incubator combines practical venture development, peer learning and access to a growing network of researchers, entrepreneurs and innovation ecosystem partners.
Designed for founders working on research-backed solutions and societal challenges, the programme helps participants strengthen their venture, leadership and impact pathway.
Bi-weekly in-person workshops in The Hague
Monthly online progress and accountability sessions
Practical tools and venture development frameworks
Peer-to-peer learning and mutual mentoring
Self-paced online learning resources
Access to the We Are Changemakers global community
Access to the Dutch impact entrepreneurship ecosystem
Access to the global GROW community
Discounted access to Humanity Hub co-working facilities
Applications close: 7 September 2026
Selection & onboarding: 25 September 2026
Programme starts: 7 October 2026
Programme closes: 24 March 2027
GROW Community Event: 18-20 April 2027
Programme is heavily subsidized by Leiden-Delft-Erasmus Global & TU Delft | Global Initiative and thus fee is 30 € per founder per month.
We are looking for 10-15 teams
Solo founders or Teams
Your goal is to build a purpose-driven venture, co-op, steward-owned company etc.
Your concept has (research-backed) validation.
You can commit to 75% attendance with active learning and sharing with your peers.
Locations | The Hague City Center
The GROW Incubator is hosted across two innovation spaces in the heart of The Hague, one of the world's leading cities for peace, justice and international cooperation.
Located within walking distance of international organisations, NGOs, government institutions, impact investors and two intercity train stations, these spaces provide participants with direct access to a unique ecosystem where science, entrepreneurship and societal impact come together.
Where Universities Meet Society
Located in the heart of The Hague, Spui Campus brings together researchers, entrepreneurs and societal partners from leading Dutch universities. As a home base for the GROW Incubator, it offers a collaborative environment where science, innovation and impact come together to address shared societal challenges.
A Community for Global Changemakers
The Hague Humanity Hub brings together entrepreneurs, NGOs, international organisations, policymakers and innovators working towards a more peaceful, just and sustainable world.
Participants gain access to a vibrant community both in The Hague and around the Globe, simultaneously.
Both Locations at 5 minute walking distance from each other and from Intercity stations in The Hague
GROW is supported by NWO-NWA, the European Union and embedded in Dutch Universities
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