The connection 2026
Are you a startup and intrinsically motivated to make a difference for people & society? Then we are looking for you!
Register now for The Startup Event of Hart van Brabant.
For Startups for Society - The Connection, the Hart van Brabant startup event on Tuesday 23 June, we are looking for the ten most promising Impact Startups from the Hart van Brabant region!
Which Startup from the Heart of Brabant deserves to be put in the spotlight and is ready for the next step with its venture? Nominate your favourite startup before 30 April 2026 (Or if you think you belong on the list; nominate yourself quickly)
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what is your million dollar question?
Retrieved from Tuesday 23 June 2026 the fourth edition of Startups for Society - The Connection, the startup event of the Heart of Brabant, will take place! A selection committee of professionals, each with their own expertise, will decide which 10 winners will get to shine during the event.
Besides eternal glory and access to a strong network, your ‘million dollar question’ will be put to experts in the field! We will provide you with a valuable connection that will further the development of your business!
Looking back at the Connection 2025
Valuable connections for your impact startup.
why are we organising this event?
In Hart van Brabant, we are working on Broad Prosperity. On a society that is also inclusive and sustainable for future generations. An important driver for the transition to Broad Prosperity are Impact Startups. Startups that are intrinsically motivated to make a difference for people and society. We want to put those startups in the spotlight!
Signing up: very simple!
All you have to do is let us know why you want to nominate yourself or a startup from your network. Who is making a real difference for people and society and belongs in the top ten Impact Startups in Hart van Brabant?
Apply before 30 April 2026 using the form at:
Convince us: what are you making an impact with?
The Connection is organised by the partners of Startups for Society:
Avans, Fontys, Tilburg University, Municipality of Tilburg and Midpoint Brabant.
Together, we strengthen startups that are building a better and future-proof Hart van Brabant region.
