...where ambition bursts into opportunity
About Innokite
Affiliated with the University of Groningen, Innokite is a startup incubator that drives innovation in the Northern Netherlands and empowers knowledge-intensive startups to take flight. Through co-working spaces, expert workshops, mentorship, and community, Innokite connects science to society, helping researchers, students, and future founders turn ideas into impact.
Their 3 pillars transform innovation into scalable businesses:
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Incubation – Validate ideas, build strong teams, and gain essential business skills.
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Acceleration – Tackle challenges like market entry, funding, and scaling through focused, short-term sprints.
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Network – Access a vibrant ecosystem of mentors, experts, and investors to accelerate growth.
More than just an incubator, Innokite is a collaborative community where future founders connect, learn, and grow together. Discover more at innokite.nl.
About Startup-Recht
Startup-Recht is a legal advisory firm dedicated to helping Startups navigate the legal challenges of building and growing their businesses. The firm specializes in providing clear, practical, and accessible legal guidance tailored to the unique needs of early-stage companies. In addition to serving startups directly, Startup-Recht also plays an important educational role by offering internships to law students, whom it trains and supervises in the delivery of legal advisory services. This dual focus—supporting startups while fostering the next generation of legal professionals—positions Startup-Recht as both a trusted advisor for entrepreneurs and a valuable training ground for aspiring lawyers.
Your opportunity...
As Innokite, Startup-Recht, and ELSA Groningen come together with a shared goal of creating meaningful opportunity for law students, you have the opportunity to bridge the gap between theory and practice. ELSA refers motivated candidates, while Startup-Recht trains and supervises them as they provide free, non-binding legal guidance to entrepreneurs. Innokite plays a key part by connecting suitable startups to the program, ensuring that students work on real challenges faced by early-stage companies. Together, the three organizations create a learning environment where students develop practical skills, build confidence, and see the direct impact of their work on the startup community.
Application Criteria
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Successful completion of a Bachelor's Degree in law
Candidates with Dutch law studies are at an advantage but all candidates with a completed bachelor's degree in law are welcome to apply. Exceptionally, third-year law students may also be considered.
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For student from the International and European Law program...
You must achieve a grade point average of 8.0 in the following courses:
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Contract and Tort Law
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Introduction to Technology Law
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Property Law
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Private International Business Law
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Commercial Dispute Resolution
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Competition Law in the Digital Market
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For International and European Law graduates...
Commencement or planned commencement of a relevant Master’s degree, such as:
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Health and Technology Law
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International Commercial Law
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Technology Law and Innovation