Initiative fund campaign ‘A good idea? Just like that!’
The municipality of Utrecht offers the Initiatievenfonds (Initiative Fund). Utrecht citizens can apply for funds from this to make the city, their neighbourhood or street nicer, greener, more beautiful or more sociable. Wijkbureau Oost, municipal contact point for the district, now focuses on students in the city, starting with the Utrecht Science Park (USP).
Earlier, cooperation was sought with students from the Communication and Multimedia Design programme at HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht. This resulted in the campaign ‘A good idea? Just like that!’ All students have to do is let the municipality know why their idea is so good, why it would be worthwhile for their neighbours, fellow students or associations, how much it would cost and how it would contribute to a cosier, greener and more social Utrecht Science Park. The municipality will check whether it is feasible and then their idea can be implemented.
Contributing your idea?
On 25 and 26 March and 2 April, employees of the district office will be at the Utrecht Science Park to remove an initial barrier. They will be happy to engage in conversation and will have posters, beer mats and bags to give you more information about the initiative fund. Want to know more now or submit an application yourself? Visit: www.utrecht.nl/initiatievenfonds.
Roadworks Universiteitsweg (phase 2) from 24 to 26 April
In the weekend from Friday 24 April to Sunday 26 April, the second phase of the works on Universiteitsweg will be carried out. This phase involves replacing the asphalt surface layers on the southern section of the road, between Leuvenlaan and the tram tracks.
Looking back at the successful Utrecht Science Park Spring Café: the power of an ecosystem in setting up and running a startup
On Thursday, April 9, the Utrecht Science Park Spring Café took place at UtrechtInc. In an informal setting, colleagues, partners, and stakeholders gathered to meet and catch up on developments within the Utrecht Science Park.
Utrecht Science Week: Art and science unite at the Betweter Festival on 25 September
From 25 September to 4 October, the Utrecht Science Park will be alive with curiosity and exploration during the annual Utrecht Science Week. For over a week, the Utrecht Science Park opens its doors to everyone interested in both applied and fundamental science. In close collaboration with various partners, a diverse programme is put together, with special focus on themes such as sustainability and health.
Inspiring and connecting visit by the President of Estonia to Utrecht Science Park
On Wednesday, April 8, 2026, the President of Estonia, Mr. Alar Karis, together with his wife Sirje Karis, ambassador Mr. Paul Teesalu and a delegation from the Estonian Health Ecosystem, visited the Utrecht Science Park. During the visit, much knowledge was exchanged and valuable connections were made.