The core mission of the Technical University of Delft is to develop scientists and engineers, who have a genuine commitment to society, who can translate knowledge into technological innovations with both economic and social value.

The City of Delft wants professionals, and new companies, to come and make their home in and around Delft. As the biggest employer in the region, TU Delft is an important partner in delivering this strategic agenda.

By joining efforts, YES!Delft was created to support ‘tomorrow’s leading firms by supporting technostarters with growth potential’. The strength of this approach, which combines training, coaching and incubation facilities seems to lie in the nature of the personal relationships, including positions on overlapping committees, which lead to greater transfer of tacit knowledge. These relationships are long-term and high trust – like in a good family – and allow networks to thicken and grow