
EVENTS
LABNEST events, pitches, masterclasses, workshops and co-hosting.
Of the 115 applications for the most innovative student in the Netherlands 2022, no fewer than 9 students will have the opportunity to pitch their idea to the jury. After an intensive week of bootcamp with training from leading experts and organizations, 1 student has a chance to win the grand prize and a trip to Silicon Valley.

Millions of people all over the world dream of starting their own business. To actually realize this dream, the Dutch Entrepreneurial Academy and Labnest organize a special event for you called "Business Possible". The event for upcoming and starting entrepreneurs. With guest speakers such as Diderik van Gent (Toyota), Boris Guntenaar and Robbert Kuijper (Zero Gravity Drones), Rogier Power (Kumasi Drinks), Dieuwertje Bouchier and Jeroen Lubbers (Dirkzwager patent law), Kimberley Bos (Olympic Skeleton athlete)._cc781905-5cde- 3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_

On Thursday 9 September the kick-off of the Christelijke Hogeschool Bedrijfskunde course took place. The day was completely devoted to future entrepreneurs from our region. About 75 fourth-year business students and 15 directors of companies from our vibrant region are guests. The day starts with tastings, drone demonstrations, bbq, pitches, award ceremony and unique guest speakers from the Foodvalley, including Bambook (Richard Aangeenbrug & Brent Waterman), Flitsmeister (Jorn de Vries), Vin Natoer (Carlita Companjen & Sanne Elisabeth Talmon), Bakker Bart Ede (Ronald Van Kolthoorn), Corvus Drones (Frans-Peter Dechering), Eelco Craanen (Partner CROP accountants & advisors), Rob den Hollander (Rabobank Vallei en Rijn), Maud Hulshof (Alderman Wageningen and Region Foodvalley) , Jan-Pieter van der Schans (Alderman of Ede).

Edese Ondernemers Challenge: "The more impact entrepreneurs in Ede, the better! Because the more entrepreneurs and charities make a positive contribution to the municipality of Ede, the more we all benefit. That is why the municipality offers your organization or charity offer a free program to develop an idea that really makes an impact. You develop a serious plan, receive support in sharpening your revenue model and help in marketing your idea. Which initiative are you participating in?"
The Dutch Entrepreneurial Academy focuses on starting entrepreneurs and intermediate students between 17-24 years old. On the basis of an "entrepreneurial journey" in 4 months time, you will be helped with the first steps in entrepreneurship.
Are you between 15 and 25 years old and do you live or study in the Foodvalley region? This is the perfect place to start your own business as a Summer Entrepreneur and to develop your entrepreneurial skills! And you don't do that alone: you go through the six-week project in a group of 20 summer entrepreneurs. Make your summer job your dream company and the great thing is that your participation is completely free!