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One-stop-shop
for startups
and scaleups
A strong belief in an idea or a product. Ambitious and
enterprising in every fibre of ones being and despite
having reached the very edge having the courage to take
another step. Many entrepreneurs can relate.
Attaining market leadership quickly and sensibly, but most
of all on ones own terms. That is what EY offers promising
entrepreneurs with EYnovation. With our extensive and
international network as a firm foundation. Together we
navigate ambition, creativity, quality and growth towards
market leadership.
Our services are custom-designed and include all of
the essential ingredients for growth. With our expertise
and network, we support you in your path to success.
Both now and in the future.

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About the
EYnovation
subscription

EY offers ambitious, fast-growing entrepreneurs

a large number of services in subscription form
through EYnovation. What do we offer?

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Our services

EYs extensive and international network provides

the foundation for our services. It allows us to help
you quickly get on track, both in your own region
and abroad. Our acquired experience enables us to
serve ambitious, fast-growing enterprises in a way
that meets their specific needs. Our services are
defined by an integrated approach. This is fulfilled
by a multidisciplinary team driven by passion and
enthusiasm to help our clients succeed.
We offer a wide variety of services to startups
and scaleups. Every entrepreneur or business
is unique. We provide advice on the best legal
structure for a company, for example. Because
a solid foundation sets the stage for long-term
sustainable growth. In addition, we look at various
aspects such as how to protect your intellectual
property and ways to attract employees.
Plus, using our network we can put you in touch
with a potential investor. If you plan to do business
abroad, you will face different tax regimes. We map
out exactly what this will mean for your business.

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EY
Advisory
Assurance
TAX
Legal
Transactions

Business model innovation, business optimization, IT,

risk, lean startup and customer development
Drawing up the financial statements,
compliance reporting, salary administration
National and international fiscal advice, WBSO and
innovation box, pension and other terms of employment
Advice on legal structure, intellectual property,
investor agreements
Advice on raising capital, access to investors, advice on
acquisitions and much more

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Partnerships

EY is active in numerous regions:

EY also offers advice and workshops to startups at

the ACE Venturelab. ACE (Amsterdam Center of
Entrepreneurship) is an initiative of the University
of Amsterdam.

The Netherlands and Belgium

EY supports national initiatives in the Netherlands
and Belgium including StartupDelta and Startups.be.

In cooperation with the renowned technology

platform The Next Web, EY facilitates Launchpad
Meetups, which give startups and corporates the
opportunity to get acquainted. This concept is open
source, making it available to the entire ecosystem.
Have a look on launchp.ad.

Led by Neelie Kroes, governments, knowledge

institutions, startups, financiers and companies
in the Netherlands work together to make the
Netherlands one of the best startup ecosystems in
Europe. EY is one of the participating partners.
In Belgium, we are a partner in Startups.be,
the platform for tech entrepreneurs in Belgium.
The Startups.be network offers startups access
to knowledge, investors and partners.
The Hague/Rotterdam region
YES!Delft is an incubator for tech startups aiming to
build tomorrows leading firms. Initiated by the Delft
University of Technology, EY is one of lead sponsors.
EY is the source of information for the startups and
organizes various workshops.
Moreover, EY established the PortXL Accelerator
in cooperation with the Port of Rotterdam
Authority. Specifically for innovative startups
in the maritime sector.
Amsterdam region
EY has a significant share in various initiatives for
startups in the Amsterdam region. For example,
we are a knowledge partner in StartupAmsterdam,
in which the municipality, knowledge institutes,
companies and startups have joined forces.

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Eindhoven Brainport region

Startupbootcamp HighTechXL is an accelerator
program for high tech hardware startups.
Participating startups attend the three-month
program at the High Tech Campus in Eindhoven.
The ultimate goal is to secure financing for their
idea or product.
Each edition hundreds of startups from all over
the world apply for one of the highly sought-after
spaces in the program. Following the rigorous
admission process, 10 startups are chosen.
EY is the co-founder of the program and advises
and supervises the participating startups.
Maastricht region
Startupbootcamp Smart Materials is an accelerator
program for startups at the Brightlands Chemelot
Campus in Geleen. The startups primarily focus
on developing materials for the chemical and bio
industries. Competition is fierce: only 10 startups are
chosen to take part in a special three-month program.

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Please contact us
Broos Bakens
Founder EYnovation
T: + 31 6 2125 1096
E: broos.bakens@nl.ey.com
nl.linkedin.com/in/broosbakens
@broosbakens
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@EYnovation
www.ey.nl/eynovation

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