Delft Centre for Entrepreneurship (DCE)

🌟 Zet je #Talent in voor een circulaire economie - kom naar BlueCity in de Week van de Circulaire Economie en ga ermee aan de slag!  Van de energie- en bouwsector tot de #levensmiddelenindustrie: bedrijven staan te springen om jong talent dat anders kijkt naar onze toekomst. Professionals die kritisch nadenken over de grondstoffen die we gebruiken, duurzaam ontwerp en milieuvriendelijke praktijken. En die de huidige manier van werken durven te bevragen. Want de transitie naar een circulaire economie vraagt om een andere manier van #denken én #doen. Het onderwijs speelt een sleutelrol in het opleiden van de professionals van morgen -- zij kan de vertaalslag maken van de grote vraagstukken rondom circulariteit en energietransitie naar handelingsperspectief, zodat iedere student leert hoe je je eigen talent kan inzetten voor een duurzamere samenleving. 🎓 BlueCity werkt op diverse manieren samen met Hogeschool Rotterdam en Erasmus University Rotterdam (Erasmus Enterprise) om studenten kennis te laten maken met circulaire vraagstukken. Wist je dat de Hogeschool Rotterdam zelfs een satellietruimte in BlueCity heeft, waar studenten les krijgen over de circulaire economie? 🔗 Wil jij weten hoe je je talent kan inzetten voor een circulaire economie? Kom erachter tijdens een van onze bijeenkomsten in de Week van de Circulaire Economie: 📅 18 maart, 14:30-18:00 | Talent for Transition: geef je circulaire carrière een vliegen start! 📅 21 maart, 9:00-11:30 | LDE Meet-up: Regenerative Futures: leer kijken door nieuwe regeneratieve lenzen 📅 21 maart, 13:00-17:00 | Open Lab: Maak kennis met het BlueCity Lab 🔗 Lees meer over #Talent als onmisbaar ingrediënt voor de circulaire economie en meld je aan: https://lnkd.in/em5bhgAE Provincie Zuid-Holland | Gemeente Rotterdam | Rotterdam Circulair| Erasmus Enterprise | Hogeschool Rotterdam | LDE Centre for Sustainability | Rabobank | Circl Movement | MKB Rotterdam Rijnmond | VNO-NCW West | CircuLaw | Diergaarde Blijdorp | CIRCO | Circulaire Maakindustrie   #RotterdamMakeItHappen

!!English Below!! Groei, netwerk en ontdek alle student ondernemerschap evenementen over de komende paar weken! 🚀🚀 In de komende paar weken organiseert YES!Delft Students weer veel evenementen die je niet kan missen! Wil je meer informatie hebben, stuur ons gerust een berichtje, of kijk in onze bio voor meer informatie! _________________________________________ Grow, network, and discover all student entrepreneurship events in the coming weeks! In the next few weeks, YES!Delft Students is hosting many events you don’t want to miss! Want more information? Feel free to send us a message or check our bio for details! #YESDelftStudents #yes #YESdelft #Entrepreneurship #Entrepreneurshipdaydelft #Hordijkchallenge #delftcareerdays #Bestuurdoen #bestuur

Discover the latest updates from our startups! Read all our news articles on www.yesdelft.com/news Loop Biotech ▶ Sustainable mushroom coffins now available in the UK - https://lnkd.in/eWJ3CkEg VEMS B.V. ▶ Simplifying the energy transition - https://lnkd.in/eF5u5ezu Sensible Healthcare Systems ▶ Collaboration with Belgian Co-Medic - https://lnkd.in/eFhwDeSw MEMSYS ▶ Graduate Entrepreneur invests in MEMSYS - https://lnkd.in/eziGS8uS supersola ▶ Thanks to Green Impact Investing Supersola makes restart - https://lnkd.in/e5VE2cit NEXTdriver ▶ NEXTdriver receives investment - https://lnkd.in/eCnzWtZJ #yesdelft #startupnews #startupinnovation #startups

🌱 Reflecting on Our Project in Ecuador 🌱 After months of planning, fieldwork, and collaboration, our community nursery project in Tandayapa, Ecuador, has come to a close. This initiative, a joint effort between Delft University of Technology and Universidad San Francisco de Quito aimed to support livelihoods while promoting reforestation in one of the most biodiverse areas in the world: the Chocó Andino Biosphere Reserve. Our student team, including Tygho Lampe, Casper Kaasschieter, Hugo Farwerck and myself, worked under the guidance of and collaborated with biologist Sofía Carvajal Endara and Fátima Delgado Medina ( Delft Centre for Entrepreneurship (DCE) ). Tackling a Complex Challenge For many families in Tandayapa, agriculture and cattle farming are not just economic activities but necessities. However, these practices contribute to deforestation and biodiversity loss, reinforcing cycles of environmental degradation and economic hardship. Our project sought to provide an alternative: a community-run plant nursery that could supply native plants for reforestation efforts and serve as a sustainable income source for the residents. Building Together From the moment we arrived in Ecuador, our priority was engaging with the community. We spent time getting to know the residents, participating in local events, and holding communal meetings to ensure the nursery reflected their vision. Hands-On Work With the location set, we moved on to construction. The nursery was designed with elevated plant beds to make gardening more accessible, especially for older residents. A locally sourced irrigation system was installed with the expertise of Tandayapa’s own residents, ensuring long-term sustainability. Finally, we partnered with a nearby nursery to select over 600 native plants, kickstarting the nursery’s operations. Ensuring Long-Term Impact A major focus was on continuity. We facilitated discussions on community organization and future management, with the town president playing an active role. Additionally, Universidad San Francisco de Quito committed to sending student groups to assist with the nursery’s maintenance, providing ongoing support to the initiative. Personal Takeaways This experience reinforced the importance of trust, respect, and adaptability in community-led projects. We saw that meaningful collaboration starts with listening and that sustainable solutions must be shaped by those who will carry them forward. Witnessing the enthusiasm and dedication of the Tandayapa residents was both humbling and inspiring. While our time in Ecuador has ended, we leave with confidence that the nursery will continue to grow—both as an environmental initiative and as a source of opportunity for the community. 🫂

🚀 A fresh edition of the TU Delft Impact Contest is here—ready for fresh ideas and ambitious students like you! Whether you're just getting started or refining your concept, this challenge will push your ideas to the next level. This is your chance to turn your startup vision into reality, connect with industry leaders, and compete for up to €7,500 in prizes! 💡 Plus, don’t miss the exclusive Microsoft AI Workshop, where you'll explore how AI can supercharge your innovation and give you a competitive edge in the contest. Don't wait! Sign up now via https://lnkd.in/et3t6V8Y take the first step towards making an impact! 💥 #TUDelftImpactContest #StartupChallenge #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #AIWorkshop #MicrosoftAI #StudentEntrepreneurs #MakeAnImpact #TechStartups #FutureFounders #TUDelft #DelftEntrepreneurs

Join us for the AMS Startup Booster Demo Day on February 26th! 🌟 Batch #7 of the Startup Booster are ready to showcase their innovative solutions tackling urban challenges, and this event is the perfect opportunity to connect with them and Amsterdam's startup scene. ❌ Discover early-stage startups working on energy, climate resilience, circular economy and more. ❌ There will be a panel of judges and prizes awarded: stay tuned for exciting details on the panel. Plus, we’ll have Audience Prizes for active participants! ❌ The event wraps up with networking over drinks and bites—a chance to meet fellow entrepreneurs, investors, mentors, and ecosystem partners. 📅 February 26th ⏰ 15:00 – 19:30 📍 AMS Institute 👉🏼 Swipe through the slider to learn about the startups, their innovations, and their specific asks. Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/emi6jdYc 👉🏼 If you align with their goals or are interested in networking, partnerships, or investing in their growth, register now through the link in the comments. 👉🏼 Learn more about the Startup Booster here: https://lnkd.in/ebe2Vs8v Space is limited, so apply now to secure your spot! 🌱💡 Ioannis Ioannidis, Navojit Dastidar, Guy Vincent, Florina Daniela Ungureanu #AmsterdamStartups #UrbanTech #Entrepreneurship #Investment #UrbanInnovation

READY TO STARTUP COURSE Are you interested in what it would take to start your own company and become an entrepreneur? Or have you had a great idea, but no way to turn it into reality? Ready to Startup is a highly interactive master course, set up by Delft Centre for Entrepreneurship (DCE) and Roland Berger. The best of the best in the start-up field will be teaching you the ropes of entrepreneurship. This will be done in a dynamic community of motivated peers and knowledgeable start-up founders and business experts.   At the end of the semester, you will have gained the necessary skills to start your own business. As an additional bonus, you will get 6 ECTS!  Curious yet? Check out our website in our bio, for more information or sign up for the online information sessions.  Already convinced? This semester’s signing-up deadline is February 23rd 23:59. You can find more information, and register for both the information sessions via the links below! Don’t let this opportunity slip and sign up now! For more information check out the website: https://lnkd.in/ew8nPTi5 Sign up for the online information sessions: https://lnkd.in/epeqwvSj Register for the course: https://lnkd.in/ekk3ijgg 

Discover the latest updates from our startups! Access an article on www.yesdelft.com/news RESONIKS ▶ announces leadership changes - https://lnkd.in/e2ETvUnm Villari ▶ raises €4 million - https://lnkd.in/ebkyNbUQ Praxa Sense ▶ announced a three-year collaboration with Withings - https://lnkd.in/eUQMbDfh VEMS B.V. ▶ secured a subsidy - https://lnkd.in/eM9xJSwc CIWI ▶ wins Financial Times Responsible Business Education Award - https://lnkd.in/eHHCCPKM Source.ag ▶ welcomes Magnus Hilding as new CTO - https://lnkd.in/eYfr6HSk #yesdelft #startupnews #startupinnovation #startups

Startups are looking for you! Here are a few positions open for everyone looking to boost or start their career in the inspiring and challenging startup environment. Praxa Sense - Biomedical or Clinical Research Internship -> https://lnkd.in/dpTtSs-k Magneto - Engineering Intern (Mechanical / Mechatronics) -> https://lnkd.in/diPVCcYz Magneto - Materials Engineer Intern -> https://lnkd.in/d-zD78cZ MEMSYS - Commercial Electronics internship -> https://lnkd.in/eTxazwhi Could you not find what you have been looking for? No problem! Send an open application, and we will connect you with the startup looking for a talent like you! Submit your application here: talents.yesdelft.com #startup #vacancies #openpositions

🌱 Join ‘𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗶𝗻 𝗛𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 & 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲’ on March 24 for an inspiring keynote on CropXR. Discover how CropXR revolutionises crop resilience by integrating plant biology, simulation models, and AI. Marcel Reinders will explain how this research optimises breeding strategies to help crops adapt to climate challenges such as heat, drought, and disease. “Smart, data-driven solutions are essential to bringing breakthroughs in agricultural challenges.” 📊   Hedwich Teunissen will provide a broader vision of how technology shapes the future of sustainable and resilient food systems. “A systems approach is essential to fixing global challenges like food security and climate change.” 🌍   Do not miss this opportunity to discover the challenges they encountered and how this multi-disciplinary project succeeded. Register now! https://lnkd.in/eacWACrF TU Delft AgTech Institute Do IoT Fieldlab TU Delft Campus #TUDhightech #innovation #horticulture #agriculture #technology #kansenvoorwest #event #innovatie #glastuinbouw