UPALMERE!
Pioneer. Scale. Succeed
Almere is a city built by pioneers—and it's still attracting them. This ambitious, fast-growing city offers the perfect launchpad for startups, scale-ups, and innovative companies ready to expand.
Welcome to UPALMERE!, the action program that helps startups and scale-ups in Almere take the next steps with their business in terms of capital, markets, talent and knowledge. UPALMERE! offers a network to make their innovative ideas and ambitions come true.
Built for ambitious minds
UPALMERE! powers Almere's innovation ecosystem—bringing together startups, scale-ups, SMEs, corporates, educational institutions, and organizations all focused on one goal: growth. Ready to innovate and scale? We'll get you there by connecting you with the right entrepreneurs and industry experts. Through our network events, business meetups, and knowledge sessions, you'll build relationships that drive real results. Because when entrepreneurs share insights and experiences, everyone wins.
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Almere Innovation Challenge Program
Do you have an innovative issue or want to scale up internationally? Join the UPALMERE! Innovation Challenge Program and gain access to a global network of innovative partners in more than 50 countries. The opportunity to take your company forward with concrete solutions, new markets and valuable collaborations.
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News - The latest from our startup & scale-up community.
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UP Validation Program 2026
On 6 May, UPALMERE's UP Validation Program will start! A 6-month program that helps startups grow by validating first.
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Tails & Bubbles triumphs in Startup Hero Journey
Tails & Bubbles, the company behind 100% natural pet care, managed to win at the finals of the Startup Hero Journey on 1 October.
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Second edition Changemakers of UpAlmere! full of inspiration
Entrepreneurs, experts and changemakers came together during Almere Changemakers at The Green Innovation Hub. An afternoon of inspiration, leadership and collaboration around growth, financing and innovation.
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Anchiano reduces distance to labour market in public sector
Anchiano is working with driving force to change this. With innovative digital solutions, the company encourages governments and organisations to move towards inclusive tech.
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Subsidy portal Regiodeal Nieuw Land opened
The subsidy portal Regio Deal Nieuw Land is now open for innovative companies and knowledge institutions in Almere and Lelystad.
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Hero changemakers: The film channel for sustainable innovation
Business Channel One (BC1®), founded by Tilly and Hans Scholtze, is a unique film platform that makes sustainable innovations visible.
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Sign up for the Startup Hero Journey 2025
Sign up for the Startup Hero Journey 2025 and become the hero the world needs!
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Hero Changemaker: Platform empowers women in their leadership
This tech-driven platform not only helps women develop their leadership skills, but also empowers them to make real impact within their organisations.
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Interview UPALMERE!
On a key strategic pillar of Almere, the action program UPALMERE! plays a crucial role. And helps Almere startups and scale-ups to develop and thus contribute to Almere's future.
Ready to make Almere your launchpad?
All businesses that contribute to our city's ambitions are more than welcome. Do you have any questions or want to know more? Then feel free to contact us at upalmere@almere.nl and start your journey to successful entrepreneurship in Almere today. We are here for you!
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