Novel-T

Today, everything is possible. Thanks to high-tech innovation, there’s a world of new opportunities for groundbreaking services and revolutionary products. Novel-T is building an environment in which entrepreneurs can grab hold of those opportunities and become game changers. By connecting and activating talent, knowledge, capital, networks and infrastructure, we’re making the impossible possible.

The Novel-T Foundation's mission is to further develop an innovative entrepreneur’s climate in the region of Twente. We do that by investing in three productlines: 

Support and support systems for innovative startups: from coaching programs and events, to financing 
Industrial innovation: joint innovation projects between SMEs, local industries and universities 
Attractive Business Climate: create the right environment for innovative businesses and attract new businesses for Twente.

The foundation is a joint initiative of the University of Twente, the City of Enschede, the Region of Twente, the Province of Overijssel and the Saxion University of Applied Sciences. Through Novel-T they share the economic development goal of creating 10.000 new jobs for the region.