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If you’re looking to get inspired, to develop your entrepreneurial mindset or to bring your startup idea to life, consider joining our extracurricular program! StartHub’s program consists of 3 phases which take place twice during the academic year. These are:
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““For many of today’s global societal challenges, research will be a crucial part of the solution. However, it is often not straightforward how this newly generated knowledge must be translated into addressing these societal challenges, and how new solutions should be deployed to generate the necessary impact. This requires students and researchers that are equipped with appropriate entrepreneurial skills and attitudes.””
During our Inspiration Program, you’ll discover the impact entrepreneurship can have on society and your own career. Feel welcome to listen, meet and discuss with the entrepreneurs during our Inspiration events!
Inspiration generally takes place every month during the academic year from September till July.
Ideation
If you’re interested in what entrepreneurship is about and what skills are involved,
consider joining the Ideation program
consider joining the Ideation program
During the Ideation Program, you will discover a wide variety of tools that support you in becoming a sustainable entrepreneur. How to start? What makes an idea a good one? Who is your customer and how to define it? How to make an impact with your idea? Join our Ideation workshop series to start developing your entrepreneurial skills.
““During Ideation I further developed my business idea with the tools provided during the workshops. Ideation motivated me to talk to my potential customers to gain their insights and the feedback provided by peers and StartHub Wageningen members was very useful!” ”
Information on applying for the Ideation program:
Registration fee for joining the Ideation program is €10,-
It’s a series of workshops; you have to follow every session
You have to be or become a StartHub member to join the Ideation program
Good to know: StartHub Wageningen provides the coaching and supportive environment you need to start developing your ideas and skills. This doesn’t mean it is involved in your idea, start-up or IP.
Ideation generally takes place in Autumn and Spring every year. Follow our socials to register or click here.
Realisation
If you have a startup idea you really want to pursue,
consider joining the Realisation program
consider joining the Realisation program
During the Realisation Bootcamp, we help you to critically assess your assumptions, gain valuable insights from our network, develop scenarios or prototypes and work towards investor readiness. The program consists of an intensive bootcamp week where you’re actively coached in mentioned aspects of building your startup.You can apply when you have a clear business idea or already have a business which you want to take to the next level.
Information on applying for the Realisation Bootcamp:
Please schedule an intake with Gitte Schober, the course coordinator.
You have to be or become a StartHub member to join the Realisation Bootcamp.
The Realisation Bootcamp has a maximum number of participants of 8.
For more info on the content of the Realisation Bootcamp, download last editions program here.
The Realisation Bootcamp takes place twice a year in early Spring and late Summer. Please schedule an intake with Gitte Schober, the course coordinator.
What’s next after the StartHub program?
If you wish to develop your entrepreneurial mindset and skills within the WUR curriculum (and get ECTS), have a look at the WUR entrepreneurship education courselist and diploma supplements.
If you’re ready to dive into your entrepreneurial journey by starting up, consider getting incubated at StartHub and start renting an office.