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Events & Workshops Designed for Growth
The Unusual Space hosts monthly workshops and events designed to provide valuable insights, practical skills, and networking opportunities for startups.
Exclusive Access for Members & Guests
Entrepreneurs in The Unusual Space Startup Visa Program enjoy free access to select events that support their growth journey.
Tailored Learning for Maximum Impact
By tailoring lessons to the specific needs and growth stages of each startup, we ensure that founders receive the most relevant knowledge and support to thrive in their ventures.
Recurring Events
Business Model Canvas Masterclass
Dutch-Market Business Model Canvas Workshop
A successful launch requires a model that speaks the language of the Dutch startup ecosystem. Utilizing the official 9-step Business Model Canvas framework as outlined by the KvK, this session helps you reassemble your business for maximum local impact, moving beyond abstract ideas to identify your specific target audience.
Startup Strategic Finance Crashcourse
Startup Strategic Finance Crashcourse
Transitioning from a facilitated startup to an independent Dutch enterprise requires more than just a product. To maintain your standing with banks after year one, you must demonstrate financial maturity. This session teaches you to build the forecasts and reporting structures required to secure your long-term future in Europe.
Netherlands Relocation Bootcamp
Netherlands Relocation Bootcamp
By the time you arrive in Utrecht, the paperwork is only the first step. The real challenge lies in navigating a competitive housing market and setting up the invisible infrastructure of Dutch life. This session provides a tactical deep-dive into your first thirty days of living in the Netherlands.
Creating Your Unusual Team
Creating Your Unusual Team
In a competitive market like the Netherlands, building a team means finding people who embody your mission. This session moves beyond the standard HR checklist to show you how to create a high-performance culture from your very first hire, ensuring your foundation is strong enough for the startup journey.
Startup Resilience 101
Startup Resilience 101
Every founder carries the weight of doubt, but in the Unusual Space, that doubt is your most honest strategic advisor. This expert-led session transforms abstract anxiety into a disciplined diagnostic tool, teaching you to use your instincts to spot structural cracks before they ever become terminal.
AI Strategy Playbook for Startups
AI Strategy Playbook for Startups
In 2026, using AI as a chatbot is no longer a competitive advantage; the real edge lies in embedding agentic workflows into your company’s DNA. This session transitions you from a casual user to an AI architect, showing you how to build custom agents that automate high-level decision-making.
Marketing Mondays
Marketing Mondays
Now that you have secured your foundation and built a high-performance team, the next critical step is to amplify your voice and drive consistent growth. This event is designed to bridge the gap between having a product and owning a market, offering space to master growth marketing.
How to Pitch Your First €1 Million
How to Pitch Your First €1 Million
Securing your first seven-figure investment in the Dutch ecosystem is an art form balancing bold ambition with realism. This session moves past generic templates to help you build a Dutch-proof narrative that stands up to scrutiny. We focus on creating a data-driven deck that speaks the language of local capital.
Founders’ Friday Coffee Roast
Founders’ Friday Coffee Roast
Step away from the screen and into the sensory world of Unusual Coffee, where we treat brewing with the same precision you apply to your business. Explore the science of extraction and the storytelling behind our popular curated blends, turning your morning caffeine fix into a masterclass in craftsmanship.
Decoding Dutch Networking
Decoding Dutch Networking
In a collaborative hub like Utrecht, growth depends on the ecosystem of founders, investors, and mentors you surround yourself with. This session focuses on the unusual art of building a hybrid network, bridging the gap between tight-knit local Dutch communities and the vibrant international talent pool to open strategic doors.
PR Distribution Strategy Playbook for Startups
PR Distribution Strategy Playbook for Startups
This session focuses on the power of PR Distribution, moving away from manual outreach toward a self-service model that treats news as a scalable asset. Learn how to bypass gatekeepers and get your milestones directly in front of your audience while driving the factors that power modern search results.
The Startup2Startup Growth Lab
The Startup2Startup Growth Lab
While expert guidance provides the map, the most valuable insights often come from those navigating the same trenches. This participant-led session flips the script, moving into a collaborative circle where startups set the agenda, swap hard-won advice, and pressure-test their value propositions against honest peer feedback.
Startup Solutions Forum
Startup Solutions Forum
While every startup journey is unique, the difficulties of building a Dutch enterprise are often shared. This expert-led session addresses the most pressing, real-time challenges identified through our community polls, providing strategic solutions that ensure you remain aligned with all growth milestones.
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Where is The Unusual Space?
The Unusual Space is ideally located in the centre of Utrecht on the canals of the Oudegracht. It is easily reachable by car, bike and public transport!
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