Ilona kemps

Ilona is an enthusiastic Project Lead, eager to contribute to and support the startup and innovative eco-system. She has clear understanding on how to connect public procurement to innovative entrepreneurs and on a mission to connect startups, scaleups and SMEs to key social (governmental) challenges, and excellent organizational skills. Ilona is highly motivated to learn, grow and excel in public-private partnerships.

Startup in Residence

The Startup in Residence program connects startups and scale-ups with key social challenges in Amsterdam. Founded in Amsterdam in 2015, the program invites both Dutch and international entrepreneurs to tackle these challenges in collaboration with the local government. Their innovative solutions impact the City as well as its citizens.

The Program offers startups an intensive training program, as well as the support of professional coaches or mentors. The startups will also be provided with working space and have access to the municipality’s network.

The City of Amsterdam can significantly benefit a startup’s or scale-up’s prospects, by investing and/or becoming a launching customer or partner. Startup in Residence brings together a network of committed entrepreneurs, mentors, civil servants and partners which benefits both the City of Amsterdam and its inhabitants.

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