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Startup in Residence Intergov
Startup in Residence Intergov (SiR Intergov) is an innovation program that connects Dutch governments with startups to tackle societal challenges through a structured development process.
Overview
What Startup in Residence Intergov does
What Startup in Residence Intergov is
Startup in Residence Intergov (SiR Intergov) is an innovation program that connects Dutch governments with startups to tackle societal challenges through a structured development process.
How it participates in the startup ecosystem
The current public profile supports funder and program host capabilities. Each capability below is shown separately so organization identity and role-specific information do not get conflated.
Operational profile
Organization status and context
Organization status describes the entity itself. Funding and program availability appear within the relevant capability profile.
- Operational status
- Active
- Organization type
- Accelerator
- Structured capabilities
- Funder · Program host
- Last reviewed
- April 11, 2026
What Accelerator means
An accelerator is a structured, short-term program designed to speed up a startup's progress toward product-market fit, traction, fundraising, or scale.
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Capability profile
Startup in Residence Intergov as a funder
Investment thesis
Startup in Residence connects startups with local governments to develop innovative solutions for social issues.
Focus narrative
Startup in Residence focuses on supporting innovative entrepreneurs by providing them with a structured program that includes training, mentoring, and opportunities to pilot their solutions within the public sector. The initiative operates across various regions in the Netherlands, including Amsterdam, Overijssel, and Zuid-Holland, and addresses a wide range of sectors and challenges.
Focus and fit
- Stages
- Accelerator
Availability
- Currently deploying
- Not published
Portfolio and track record
Portfolio context
Notable startups that have participated in the program include: LumiGuide: Provides smart mobility solutions for urban environments. GameBus: A gamification platform that encourages healthy activities. RecyQ: A recycling initiative that incentivizes waste collection. WASTEDlab: Focuses on circular economy solutions for waste management. Skoon: Offers a network of swappable batteries for clean energy solutions.
Capability profile
Startup in Residence Intergov as a program host
Program thesis
Startup in Residence connects startups with local governments to develop innovative solutions for social issues.
Focus narrative
Startup in Residence focuses on supporting innovative entrepreneurs by providing them with a structured program that includes training, mentoring, and opportunities to pilot their solutions within the public sector. The initiative operates across various regions in the Netherlands, including Amsterdam, Overijssel, and Zuid-Holland, and addresses a wide range of sectors and challenges.
Value and support
The program offers training, mentoring, and opportunities to pilot solutions within the public sector, fostering collaboration between startups and local governments.
Format and cadence
- Cohorts per year
- 2
- Format
- Hybrid
Availability
- Application state
- Accepting
Focus and fit
- Stages
- Accelerator
- Regions
- EuropeThe Netherlands
Alumni and track record
Alumni context
Notable startups that have participated in the program include LumiGuide, which provides smart mobility solutions for urban environments; GameBus, a gamification platform that encourages healthy activities; RecyQ, a recycling initiative that incentivizes waste collection; WASTEDlab, which focuses on circular economy solutions for waste management; and Skoon, offering a network of swappable batteries for clean energy solutions.
Common questions
What to know about Startup in Residence Intergov
Upseed classifies Startup in Residence Intergov under the Accelerator organization type. Its current public profile includes funder and program host capabilities.
Source and update disclosure
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Source basis
Public organization and program material, official websites, and structured Upseed records.
Last reviewed
April 11, 2026
Known limits
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