Prince Constantijn highlights Twente startup ecosystem at FUSE event

Prince Constantijn of Orange participated in the FUSE startup event in Enschede, highlighting the Twente region's potential for growing innovative companies. He noted that the region possesses the essential ingredients for startup success: talent, technology, and capital.

During his address at the University of Twente, the Prince, who is a co-founder of Techleap, emphasized that entrepreneurship stimulation at universities is a vital starting point. He observed that startups often face difficulties transitioning from a technical concept to a market-ready product, a phase where funding gaps frequently occur. He stressed that events like FUSE are crucial not only for fundraising but also for networking and peer support.