Maastricht University Center of Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Welcome to the Maastricht University Center of Entrepreneurship and Innovation, the place for entrepreneurial and innovative development for students, staff and entrepreneurs within the Maastricht University eco-system

Industry Policy, Regional Transformation, and the Future of Heerlen-Noord

Last week, our colleague Rim H.M. Stroeks took part in the 8th edition of the Academie voor Sociale Stedelijke Ontwikkeling in Heerlen. The central theme of this edition, “Industry Policy,” carries significant weight in a city where the legacy of the mine closures is still felt more than five decades later. Under the moderation of Lodewijk Asscher, a diverse panel of experts explored and reflected on what industry policy means for the region today. A new “canary in the coal

Brightlands Startup Challenge: A Launchpad for Entrepreneurial Students

The Brightlands Startup Challenge has officially kicked off! This challenge, part of the Brightlands innovation ecosystem, offers students a unique opportunity to turn their innovative ideas into real startup concepts. Throughout the program, participants work on shaping a strong business model, validating their ideas, and receiving guidance from experienced entrepreneurs, mentors, and industry experts. Why is this valuable for students? The Brightlands Startup Challenge is m

Our Services

What do we offer

Through our three pillars, Educate, Innovate, and Incubate, we bring together students, researchers, entrepreneurs, and organisers to turn knowledge into action.

Educate

Our Educate programs revolve around developing and fostering entrepreneurial competencies within Maastricht University

Incubate

Incubate refers to all activities related to building a regional start-up ecosystem connecting to Brightlands and the region as a whole

Innovate

As CEI we strongly believe we have a role to play in further developing the innovative ecosystem focused on helping existing entrepreneurs.

Maastricht University is eager to challenge you, next to a successful academic study, to a fruit-bearing and creative contribution to society and the economy. We are in need of innovative ideas and thus make real progress in setting up interesting start-ups.

Rianne Letschert

President Maastricht University