Entrepreneurship — Programme

Modules, credits, and study periods for this programme.

Programme

Modules, credits, and study periods for this programme.

Total study load: 60 EC

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  • Voltijd · Amsterdam · ENG primary 60 EC

    De Boelelaan 1105, 1081HV Amsterdam, Netherlands

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  • Voltijd · Amsterdam · ENG 60 EC

    De Boelelaan 1105, 1081HV Amsterdam, Netherlands

Programme

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PhD — Step 1. Get inspired! Follow entrepreneurship education Find an idea and your future business partner(s) by enrolling in an entrepreneurial course, elective, business challenge or event. Read the current study guide for Bachelor's, Minors, Master's and elective courses in the field of entrepreneurship. PhD ACE Explore programmesChallenges Be creative, devise solutions to real problems with a team: De Startup Clinic - Law in Action Master challenge.me MKB Digital WorkspaceEvents Academic Startup Competition Amsterdam Science & Innovation Awards Create Tomorrow Find out more about current VU Amsterdam events
Demonstrator Lab — Step 2. Explore your idea Demonstrator Lab You have an idea, now what? At the Demonstrator Lab, you can start from the very beginning. In this entrepreneurial laboratory, you will receive free support. Demonstrator Lab helps you with: finding a team;
coaching in developing your idea into a tangible product or service with a solid business plan;
office space and access to a complete Fablab with 3D printers and laser cutters;
a weekly 'user-meeting' in the Breakout Room where you learn from the experiences of your fellow entrepreneurs.
VU StartHub — Step 3. Start your startup! VU StartHub Your registration at the Chamber of Commerce is check and your own business is a fact! Then you will probably feel at home in the VU StartHub. VU StartHub is a vibrant startup location on VU campus with office space for 25 startups. The VU StartHub offers more than just office space: there is also room for virtual and part-time members. As a member of the community you will be supported with coaching and events, and you will have access to a broad support network, for example from one of the 60 VU alumni mentors. You can use VU Amsterdam as a business address for your company. The office spaces are suitable for 2 to 6 people, and intended for the first 2-3 years of your business. The faster you grow out of it, the better! In addition to office space, VU StartHub has larger event and community spaces. This is where you'll find your fellow entrepreneurs and good coffee!Scale-ups@ VU Campus Scale-ups are located in the W&N Building. The location offers startups and scale-ups workspace and access to research facilities and laboratories.
Life Sciences Innovation Hub (from 2025) — Step 4. Continue to grow Ready to scale up? Then we recommend you investigate which regional accelerator programme can best help you do this. The Dutch startup and scale-up ecosystem is rich with all kinds of opportunities to grow your business. Check out the Startup Amsterdam and Techleap websites to see what the possibilities are. Life Sciences Innovation Hub (from 2025) In 2026, a Life Sciences Innovation Hub will open across VU campus, on the corner of De Boelelaan and Van der Boechorststraat. This will be a 12,000 m2 building where both mature Life Sciences companies and VU Amsterdam scale-ups will have offices.