Student Entrepreneurship Fund Pitch 2025
Our school fosters an entrepreneurial mindset – and we encourage our students to dream big, embrace cutting-edge strategies, and strive for greater success. That’s why we aim to support as many students and alumni as possible in realising their entrepreneurial aspirations. Our Vlerick Student Entrepreneurship Fund offers funding opportunities to help propel your ventures forward.
How does it work?
- You complete the application form and tell us all about your business venture
- A jury of experts selects the start-ups that will go through to the pitching stage
- If you’re successful, you pitch your venture to a jury of Vlerick faculty, founding friends of the Student Entrepreneurship Fund and Entrepreneurs in Residence
Who can apply?
You can apply for the Vlerick Student Entrepreneurship Fund if:
- in case your venture has already been incorporated (with company registration number), it is no more than two years old on 19 October 2025
- you’re a current Masters or MBA student or alumnus (graduated in academic year 2021-2022 or later) OR you’re a current participant or alumnus (graduated in academic year 2021-2022 or later) of a long-term Vlerick management programme
- your venture is at a pilot or proof-of-concept stage
- your total funding to date is no more than €50,000
When and where?
- Dry-run: 17 November 2025, online
- Pitch to jury: 26 November 2025, Brussels campus
How to take part?
Click “register” and complete the application form by 19 October 2025 at the latest (one form per team). If your team is selected, we’ll contact you by 10 November.
What’s in it for you?
If your team is selected, you’ll have the opportunity to pitch your venture to a jury of experienced entrepreneurs – and get the chance to win a grant of €50,000 (first place) or €25,000 (second and third place). You can use this grant several ways – for example, attending an international conference, building a prototype, hiring expert advice or paying accelerator fees.
The principle of giving back is a driving force behind the success of the Vlerick Student Entrepreneurship Fund. This is why we expect grant recipients to make a personal pledge to contribute to the fund at a time when they have attained success and have the means to do so. Your dedication to giving back will help ensure that future generations of entrepreneurs can also benefit from this invaluable opportunity.
We look forward to receiving your application and finding out all about your venture!
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