The Community · New for 26/27
Be a part of
Kickoff.
Meet student founders, explore your ideas and join free events across Brainport. Membership is open to students at TU/e, Fontys, Design Academy Eindhoven, Summa and beyond. You can apply to the accelerator when you are ready to build your startup.
Your profile
A record of
where you were.
Your member card shows your verified check-ins. Book a place online, then show your member code to the team at the event. Each recorded check-in brings you closer to your next membership tier.
Press the button to see it fill.
Season 26/27
Your name
No. KO-26-0142
Check-ins · 0 of 10
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5 more to Starter: unlocks Member-only events: founder dinners, build nights, pitch nights.
Member code
KO-26-0142
Season 26/27
How it works
- Step 01
Make an account
Join for free with Google or an email sign-in link.
- Step 02
Take a ticket
Book your free place when tickets open. Your reservation is separate from your attendance record.
- Step 03
Check in at the event
Show your member code to the team. Your verified check-in adds a stamp to your member card.
- Step 04
Unlock member events
Collect check-ins to access founder dinners, build nights and smaller workshops, subject to availability.
What each tier opens
Based on verified check-ins
Each verified Kickoff event check-in counts, including talks, build nights and community events. Your recorded check-ins carry across seasons. Booking alone does not add a stamp. Accelerator admission has a separate application process.
0 – 4 nights
Rookie
Your free membership gives you access to founder talks and your member profile.
- Every founder talk, free
- 1 MyFuture point per talk
- Your profile, your member number, your record
5 – 9 nights
Starter
Five verified check-ins unlock more ways to meet and build with other members.
- Member-only events: founder dinners, build nights, pitch nights
- The merch drop: sticker set and the Kickoff cup
- Early access to hackathon spots
10+ nights
Captain
Ten verified check-ins give you priority for smaller member events.
- The small ones: capped workshops and dinners with the speaker
- First pick when a member-only night fills up
- Bring a +1 to talks, subject to available places
- First call when we're hiring the next board
Be a part of Kickoff.
Join students across Brainport. Create your free account with Google or an email link and explore the next events.