Gerard & Anton events

The Gerard & Anton Awards are the highlight, honoring 10+1 promising startups' innovative achievements. The awards celebrate the founders of Eindhoven's very first startup: Philips. Gerard and Anton are at the roots of the family tree that now has dozens of family members. All are indebted to these two founders, and at the same time, they have all developed their expertise to make the world a bit nicer.

In collaboration with Philips, we are organizing the exclusive Founder Dinner - an evening where entrepreneurs and leaders share experiences and make valuable connections. 

In this way, we want to continue investing in Brainport's unique strength: a finely meshed network of cooperating parties from industry, education, and government. Sylvia van Es, President of Philips Netherlands: “Together, we contribute to this significant breeding ground for new ideas that provide fertile ground for the innovative startups of today and tomorrow.”

Once everyone has recovered from Christmas and the New Year, high-tech Eindhoven gathers for the Piek Awards. Together, we look back on the past year and spotlight people who have worked hard to put Eindhoven on the map as an innovative location. We also look ahead and express our expectations for the coming year. During this event, we highlight exceptional achievements and breakthroughs within the community.