Wageningen Entrepreneurship Grant
The Wageningen Entrepreneurship Grant supports student entrepreneurs with impactful ideas. Every year, three prizes are awarded under the grant: two startup awards, for commercially promising sustainable initiatives, and a public award for an impact-driven initiative.
Do you want to attend the semi final?
On 4 March 2026 the semi final takes place. You can attend this as a guest.
Awards
Future resources award: startup award of €25,000 for the best initiative focused on renewable energy resources as the most promising solution for the climate and energy transition, within the WUR domain.
Future planet award: startup award of €25,000 for the best knowledge-driven idea within the WUR domain, with impact as its objective and with proven growth potential and market interest (validation and traction).
Get unstuck award: audience award of €7,500 for an impact-driven and sustainable initiative.
Do I qualify for a grant?
Do you want to know whether your idea qualifies for a grant? Read more about the procedure and criteria on the website of Starthub.
Questions?
Do you have a question about the Wageningen Entrepreneurship Grant?
EMA (Lies) Boelrijk, B Ec
Director University Fund Wageningen
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