Organization · Accelerator

Up!Rotterdam

Up!Rotterdam is an innovation accelerator in Rotterdam, focusing on entrepreneurship, sustainability, and urban innovation. It supports the city's transformation into a hub for resilient urban development and cleantech.

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Overview

What Up!Rotterdam does

What Up!Rotterdam is

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
Founded: Founded in 2019
Approximate age: About 7 years
Structured capabilities: Funder · Program host
Last reviewed: April 2, 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

Up!Rotterdam as a funder

Investment thesis

Up!Rotterdam aims to foster innovation and entrepreneurship in Rotterdam by creating a supportive ecosystem for startups and established businesses.

Focus narrative

Up!Rotterdam invests in various sectors related to innovation and technology, providing services that include support for startups, access to resources, and networking opportunities. The organization is particularly focused on fostering growth in the Rotterdam area.

Value beyond capital

Up!Rotterdam adds value to its portfolio companies by providing access to resources, networking opportunities, and support for innovation and entrepreneurship.

Focus and fit

Stages: Accelerator
Regions: Europe

Availability

Currently deploying: Not published

Portfolio and track record

Portfolio context

Up!Rotterdam collaborates with several organizations and initiatives, including CityLab010, a platform for innovative projects; Erasmus Centre for Entrepreneurship, which supports entrepreneurs through education; Venture Café, a community space for innovators; BlueCity, a hub for circular economy initiatives; and RDM Campus, focused on maritime and technology innovation.

Capability profile

Up!Rotterdam as a program host

Program thesis

Up!Rotterdam focuses on fostering innovation and entrepreneurship within Rotterdam, creating a vibrant ecosystem that supports startups and established businesses alike.

Focus narrative

Up!Rotterdam invests in various sectors related to innovation and technology. It provides services that include support for startups, access to resources, and networking opportunities. The organization is particularly focused on fostering growth in the Rotterdam area.