What transforms around the corner to around the world? EYnovation™ The one-stop-shop for startups and scaleups One-stop-shop for startups and scaleups A strong belief in an idea or a product. Ambitious and enterprising in every fibre of one’s being and – despite having reached the very edge – having the courage to take another step. Many entrepreneurs can relate. Attaining market leadership quickly and sensibly, but most of all on one’s own terms. That is what EY offers promising entrepreneurs with EYnovation™. With our extensive and international network as a firm foundation. Together we navigate ambition, creativity, quality and growth towards market leadership. Our services are custom-designed and include all of the essential ingredients for growth. With our expertise and network, we support you in your path to success. Both now and in the future. 2 | EYnovation™ The one-stop-shop for startups and scaleups EYnovation™ The one-stop-shop for startups and scaleups | 3 About the EYnovation™ subscription 4 EY offers ambitious, fast-growing entrepreneurs a large number of services in subscription form through EYnovation™. What do we offer? | EYnovation™ The one-stop-shop for startups and scaleups EYnovation™ The one-stop-shop for startups and scaleups | 5 Our services EY’s extensive and international network provides the foundation for our services. It allows us to help you quickly get on track, both in your own region and abroad. Our acquired experience enables us to serve ambitious, fast-growing enterprises in a way that meets their specific needs. Our services are defined by an integrated approach. This is fulfilled by a multidisciplinary team driven by passion and enthusiasm to help our clients succeed. We offer a wide variety of services to startups and scaleups. Every entrepreneur or business is unique. We provide advice on the best legal structure for a company, for example. Because a solid foundation sets the stage for long-term sustainable growth. In addition, we look at various aspects such as how to protect your intellectual property and ways to attract employees. Plus, using our network we can put you in touch with a potential investor. If you plan to do business abroad, you will face different tax regimes. We map out exactly what this will mean for your business. 6 | EYnovation™ The one-stop-shop for startups and scaleups EY Advisory Assurance TAX Legal Transactions Business model innovation, business optimization, IT, risk, lean startup and customer development Drawing up the financial statements, compliance reporting, salary administration National and international fiscal advice, WBSO and innovation box, pension and other terms of employment Advice on legal structure, intellectual property, investor agreements Advice on raising capital, access to investors, advice on acquisitions and much more EYnovation™ The one-stop-shop for startups and scaleups | 7 Partnerships EY is active in numerous regions: EY also offers advice and workshops to startups at the ACE Venturelab. ACE (Amsterdam Center of Entrepreneurship) is an initiative of the University of Amsterdam. The Netherlands and Belgium EY supports national initiatives in the Netherlands and Belgium including StartupDelta and Startups.be. In cooperation with the renowned technology platform The Next Web, EY facilitates “Launchpad Meetups”, which give startups and corporates the opportunity to get acquainted. This concept is open source, making it available to the entire ecosystem. Have a look on launchp.ad. Led by Neelie Kroes, governments, knowledge institutions, startups, financiers and companies in the Netherlands work together to make the Netherlands one of the best startup ecosystems in Europe. EY is one of the participating partners. In Belgium, we are a partner in Startups.be, the platform for tech entrepreneurs in Belgium. The Startups.be network offers startups access to knowledge, investors and partners. The Hague/Rotterdam region YES!Delft is an incubator for tech startups aiming to build tomorrow’s leading firms. Initiated by the Delft University of Technology, EY is one of lead sponsors. EY is the source of information for the startups and organizes various workshops. Moreover, EY established the PortXL Accelerator in cooperation with the Port of Rotterdam Authority. Specifically for innovative startups in the maritime sector. Amsterdam region EY has a significant share in various initiatives for startups in the Amsterdam region. For example, we are a knowledge partner in StartupAmsterdam, in which the municipality, knowledge institutes, companies and startups have joined forces. 8 | EYnovation™ The one-stop-shop for startups and scaleups Eindhoven Brainport region Startupbootcamp HighTechXL is an accelerator program for high tech hardware startups. Participating startups attend the three-month program at the High Tech Campus in Eindhoven. The ultimate goal is to secure financing for their idea or product. Each edition hundreds of startups from all over the world apply for one of the highly sought-after spaces in the program. Following the rigorous admission process, 10 startups are chosen. EY is the co-founder of the program and advises and supervises the participating startups. Maastricht region Startupbootcamp Smart Materials is an accelerator program for startups at the Brightlands Chemelot Campus in Geleen. The startups primarily focus on developing materials for the chemical and bio industries. Competition is fierce: only 10 startups are chosen to take part in a special three-month program. EYnovation™ The one-stop-shop for startups and scaleups | 9 Please contact us Broos Bakens Founder EYnovation™ T: + 31 6 2125 1096 E: [email protected] nl.linkedin.com/in/broosbakens @broosbakens Follow us on: @EYnovation www.ey.nl/eynovation 10 | EYnovation™ The one-stop-shop for startups and scaleups EYnovation™ The one-stop-shop for startups and scaleups | 11 EY | Assurance | Tax | Transactions | Advisory About EY EY is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. The insights and quality services we deliver help build trust and confidence in the capital markets and in economies the world over. We develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders. In so doing, we play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities. 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