Stek
STEK Breda is a Dutch non-profit foundation operating a curated circular-economy creative business park in Breda's Belcrum district, hosting 30+ sustainability-focused micro entrepreneurs and monetizing the community via rents, tours, workshops, venue rental, and recurring markets.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2014
- HeadquartersBreda, Netherlands
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Stek does
Stek (legal entity Stichting STEK, operating as STEK Breda) is a Dutch non-profit foundation founded in 2014 that operates a creative business park and circular-economy hub in the Havenkwartier/Belcrum district of Breda, Netherlands. The organization curates a community of more than 30 micro and solo entrepreneurs whose businesses focus on sustainability, reuse, upcycling, repair, and circular production — including sewing services (Bloomies, Little Exclusive), artisan food (Nachtbrood wood-fired bakery, Café Cocos, Smokehouse Breda, De KolenMeesters), bicycle repair and tours (Fiets van Bas, See Breda), reclaimed-wood furniture (Weeshout), plastic upcycling (PlaSTiEK), metalwork (Loods om oud ijzer), industrial design (UNIT, Meeuw.nu ontwerp, Licht Verknipt), and cultural programming (BredaPhoto). The terrain is built from residual and reclaimed materials, is freely accessible 16 hours per day, and includes office units, workshops, a café, the HTSG straw building, outdoor terraces, and a nature play area.
STEK's business model is a diversified community-anchored landlord and experience operator. Core revenue comes from recurring rental of office, workshop, and retail units to on-site entrepreneurs. Layered on top are (1) guided STEK Tours sold to companies, educational institutions, and government bodies at €150 per group up to 20 persons; (2) per-day venue rental of the HTSG (€220/day or €115/half-day) and the STEK Café for meetings, workshops, and private events; (3) workshop fees (typically €45 per participant) covering sourdough baking, textile upcycling, stippling, and fermentation; (4) café and event catering in partnership with on-site caterers; and (5) stall rental fees (€15 per stall) for recurring seasonal markets (Lente markt, Zomer avond markt, KerstSTEKtakel, Nachtmarkt) plus cultural events such as Beers & Burgers and the cross-organization Vrijmarkt Koningsdag. Go-to-market is community-led and event-driven: growth depends on word-of-mouth, curated entrepreneur referrals, organic social media (Instagram and Facebook), and partnerships within the CrossMark Breda cultural district network, which includes Electron, Belcrum Beach, and Pier 15. STEK has no external venture funding and operates as a foundation rather than a venture-backed or publicly traded entity.
Stek firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Stek
- Legal name
- St. STEK (Stichting STEK)
- Website
- https://stekbreda.nl
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2014
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- STEK Breda is a Dutch non-profit foundation operating a curated circular-economy creative business park in Breda's Belcrum district, hosting 30+ sustainability-focused micro entrepreneurs and monetizing the community via rents, tours, workshops, venue rental, and recurring markets.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Stek industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Creative Workspace & Coworking
- NAICS
- General Rental Centers (5323)
- SIC
- Operators Of Nonresidential Buildings (6512), Non-Operating Establishments (9995)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Circular Economy & Sustainable Products (Reuse, Repair, Upcycling) (BPAGALAF)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Association Maintenance, Vendor & Capital Project Management (BPAJAHAM), Sustainable Cities, Urban Development & Green Infrastructure (BPADALAL)
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Where Stek is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Breda
- HQ country
- Netherlands
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Stek business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others
Revenue model
- Real estate rental: STEK rents out office units, workshops, and retail spaces to entrepreneurs and small businesses. Spaces include the HTSG (strogebouw) and the STEK Café.
- STEK Tours: Guided tours of the STEK terrain are offered to companies, educational institutions, government bodies, and private groups. Tours are priced per group with volume discounts.
- Workshop fees: Various STEK entrepreneurs offer paid workshops (sourdough bread, textile upcycling, stippling, fermentation, fire-making) on the terrain. STEK retains a share or provides the venue for these.
- Café and event catering: The STEK Café serves beverages and food, and partners with on-site caterers (Smokehouse Breda, De KolenMeesters) for events like Beers & Burgers. The café is rentable for private events.
- Event and market participation fees: STEK charges stall/kraam rental fees to entrepreneurs participating in recurring markets (Lente markt, Zomer avond markt, KerstSTEKtakel, Nachtmarkt).
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Guided STEK Tour for companies/education/government |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | HTSG (strogebouw) venue rental |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | STEK Café rental |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Workshop fees (sourdough, textile, stippling, fermentation) |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Night market stall rental for entrepreneurs |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels6 records
Stek product offering
Product offeringCore offering
STEK Breda operates a nonprofit creative business park and circular-economy hub hosting 30+ sustainability-focused entrepreneurs on a physical terrain in Breda's Belcrum district. It generates revenue by renting office units, workshop spaces, the HTSG straw building, and STEK Café to tenants and event organizers, and by offering guided tours, paid workshops, café/catering services, and recurring public markets and cultural events.
Product overview
STEK Breda is a circular creative business park and co-working hub located in the Belcrum district of Breda's Havenkwartier (part of CrossMark Breda). The offering consists of: (1) the STEK Terrein itself — a green workplace and testing ground for the circular economy where more than 30 entrepreneurs engage in sustainable and circular entrepreneurship; (2) rental venues including the HTSG (straw building with 25 seats) and STEK Café (30 seats inside, 50-seat terrace); (3) STEK Toer guided tours; (4) STEK Workshops taught by resident entrepreneurs on sourdough baking, textile upcycling, weaving, and fermentation; (5) STEK Evenementen — event hosting for markets and cultural gatherings; and (6) a directory of Ondernemers offering diverse services such as sewing/repairs, bicycle repair, BBQ catering, artisan bread, graphic design, metalwork, plastic upcycling, vintage goods, e-bike services, bike tours, vinyl/clothing retail, café, wedding dance lessons, and reclaimed wood furniture.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- HTSG (Houtje Touwtje Stro Gebouwtje) Venue Rental A peaceful straw building with 25 seats available for rental at €220/day or €115 per half-day (excluding VAT), suitable for yoga sessions, exhibitions, workshops, and presentations.
- STEK Café Venue Rental A café space with 30 seats (50 standing) indoors and a 50-seat (100 standing) terrace, available for meetings, workshops, presentations, and events. Catering is sourced from on-site entrepreneurs.
- STEK Toer (Guided Tours) Personalized 1–1.5 hour guided tours of the STEK grounds for companies, educational institutions, government bodies, and private groups. Priced at €150 (excl. VAT) for up to 20 persons (€275 for 30–40 persons), with a €25 Sunday surcharge and social-organization rates on request; private groups (min. 6 / max. 20) €10–€150 per group.
- STEK Workshops Paid workshops taught by STEK resident entrepreneurs covering sourdough bread baking, textile upcycling, weaving tapestries, fermentation, clay oven building, and wild foraging. Examples include Atelier Fleur tapestry workshops (€45 incl. materials, tea/coffee, snacks) and Bloomies blouse upcycle workshops (€45 per person incl. blouse).
- STEK Evenementen (Recurring Markets and Cultural Events) Organization and hosting of recurring markets and cultural events including Lente markt, Zomer avond markt, KerstSTEKtakel, Nachtmarkt (€15 per stall for entrepreneurs), Vrijmarkt Koningsdag, Beers & Burgers evenings, and De Volgende cultural Sundays.
- STEK Terrain Workspace and Office Rental Recurring rental of office units, workshops, and retail spaces to 30+ circular-economy and creative-reuse entrepreneurs on the STEK terrain in Breda's Belcrum district, with tenants selectively onboarded based on sustainability, innovation, and collaboration criteria.
Quantifiable outcome
- More than 30 entrepreneurs operate on the STEK terrain, engaged in sustainability and creative reuse.
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Stek
Customer profileNamed customers21 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Stek technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
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AI maturity
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Stek partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- BredaPhotocoreBredaPhoto is an international photography biennial festival held every two years (September–October) in Breda. STEK serves as the workshop and storage location for BredaPhoto, and STEK entrepreneurs are welcome to use BredaPhoto facilities under certain conditions. BredaPhoto is both the birth ground of Circus Festival Breda and hosted at STEK since 2016.
- CrossMark BredacoreSTEK is an integral part of CrossMark Breda, a network of cultural and creative organizations in Breda's Havenkwartier. CrossMark coordinates the broader cultural district, and STEK participates in joint initiatives and promotions alongside other member organizations.
- Electron BredacoreElectron is a cultural organization in the Havenkwartier. STEK collaborates with Electron on activities and events within the harbor district, sharing audiences and co-promoting cultural programming.
- Belcrum BeachcoreBelcrum Beach is a cultural organization in the Havenkwartier of Breda. STEK co-organizes activities and events (including the annual Vrijmarkt Koningsdag spanning from STEK to Belcrum Beach to Pier 15) with Belcrum Beach.
- Pier 15minorPier 15 is a cultural venue in Breda's Havenkwartier. STEK includes Pier 15 in joint event programming and the extended Koningsdag vrijmarkt route.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights4 records
Stek competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Pakhuis de Zwijger: Amsterdam creative and cultural platform operating programs, events, and workspace in a former warehouse. Comparable as a multi-use cultural hub combining venue rental, public programming, and tenant/community engagement in a repurposed industrial building.
- De Ceuvel: Amsterdam-based circular workspace and creative hub hosting sustainable entrepreneurs in retrofitted houseboats on a former industrial site. Directly comparable as a curated circular-economy co-location with reclaimed-material infrastructure, workshop programming, and tours.
- BlueCity: Rotterdam circular economy incubator housed in a former swimming pool, hosting impact entrepreneurs focused on reuse, repair, and circular products. Highly comparable operating model — curated tenant ecosystem, tour product, events, and café in an industrial heritage location.
- Impact Hub Amsterdam: Member-based impact entrepreneur coworking space offering workspace, events, and community programming for sustainability-focused ventures. Comparable curated ecosystem for mission-driven entrepreneurs with community events and venue-style offerings.
- The Green Village (Delft): Delft-based field lab and circular innovation community on TU Delft campus, hosting startups, demonstrations, and events around sustainable urban development. Comparable mission-driven ecosystem with workspace, tours, and partnerships with cultural/educational institutions.
- Village Underground Lisbon: Lisbon creative hub built from recycled shipping containers housing studios, events, and a café. Comparable physical repurposed-material creative cluster with venue rental, cultural programming, and a curated community of small creative businesses.
Broad incumbents
- CIC (Cambridge Innovation Center): Large-scale flexible workspace and innovation hub operator with shared offices, labs, and event programming globally. Comparable venue rental + event programming model but at vastly larger scale and broader tenant mix.
- New Dakota (Amsterdam): Amsterdam creative/design studio complex repurposed from a former diamond factory, offering workspace, retail, food, and event spaces. Comparable repurposed-industrial venue hosting creative tenants, but larger scale and more commercial positioning.
Others
- Circular Flanders / Circulair Friesland: Regional Dutch network organizations supporting circular-economy entrepreneurship, programming, and partnerships. Comparable ecosystem-enabler role but as a network/program operator rather than a physical workspace.
Regional players
- Markthal de Markten (Brussels): Brussels cultural and creative hub hosting workshops, food markets, and artisan tenants in a historic building. Comparable multi-use venue with events, workshops, and curated creative tenants, though in a different geography.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
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Frequently asked questions about Stek
What does Stek do?
STEK Breda operates a nonprofit creative business park and circular-economy hub hosting 30+ sustainability-focused entrepreneurs on a physical terrain in Breda's Belcrum district. It generates revenue by renting office units, workshop spaces, the HTSG straw building, and STEK Café to tenants and event organizers, and by offering guided tours, paid workshops, café/catering services, and recurring public markets and cultural events.
Is Stek a public or private company?
Stek is a private company. It is classified as nonprofit foundation owned and is currently operating.
When was Stek founded?
Stek was founded in 2014. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Stek based?
Stek is headquartered in Breda, Netherlands, in the Europe region.
How does Stek make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Real estate rental is the primary driver. The others are STEK Tours, workshop fees, café and event catering and event and market participation fees.
Who are Stek's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Pakhuis de Zwijger, De Ceuvel, BlueCity, Impact Hub Amsterdam, The Green Village (Delft) and Village Underground Lisbon. Broad incumbents are CIC (Cambridge Innovation Center) and New Dakota (Amsterdam). Circular Flanders / Circulair Friesland is listed as an others. Markthal de Markten (Brussels) is listed as a regional player.
Does Stek have an API?
No public API is recorded for Stek.
What industry is Stek in?
Stek's product category is Creative Workspace & Coworking. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPAGALAF, Circular Economy & Sustainable Products (Reuse, Repair, Upcycling), with a secondary code of BPAJAHAM, Association Maintenance, Vendor & Capital Project Management. Its NAICS code is 5323 and its SIC code is 6512.