We are Young Creators
A non-profit foundation that lowers barriers for young entrepreneurial makers in the Netherlands since 2012.
What we do
We advance young makers through three channels
Events 🎪
Think of meetups, hackathons, and workshops throughout the country. From small evenings to hackathons with 150+ makers. 500+ events since 2012.
Community 🤝
An online community of thousands of young makers who share knowledge, collaborate, and help each other. The place where it started and where it is still alive.
Platform 💻
A platform where young makers find their first assignments. Companies post assignments, members respond - without an intermediary or agency.
Young Creators Foundation
The Young Creators Foundation is a non-profit. We have no office, no full-time employees, and no profit motive. Our team consists of volunteers who are themselves part of the community. The foundation exists to make one thing possible: lowering barriers for young makers in the Netherlands. We connect the community with the business community, organize events, and manage the platform - but always based on the principle that it yields more than it costs.
Team
These are the people who make Young Creators possible.
Jochem Vogel
board@youngcreators.co
Awa Bager
board@youngcreators.co
Jonah Kalkman
Job Verhoeven
Amber Schut
Martine Dorrestein
Rogier Goelst
Want to join?
Young Creators is nothing without the people behind it. Whether you want to build, connect, or support - there is always a way to become part of what we do.
Join the team
The foundation is run by creators selves. No six-round application process, but a team that challenges you, a network that helps you advance, and the chance to create something for young, entrepreneurial Netherlands.
Become a partner
Do you want to reach the next generation of makers, or bring your product to the attention of 33,000+ ambitious young people? As a partner, you help the ecosystem grow and gain direct access to a community unlike anywhere else.
Join the community
Curious about what it's all about? Become a member, discover events near you, find your first assignment or your next co-founder. It all starts in the same place.
