Enactus EUR

What Enactus EUR does

Enactus Erasmus University Rotterdam (Enactus EUR) is a student-led, non-profit social startup incubator operating at Erasmus University Rotterdam since 2007, with approximately 72 members organized across a board, venture teams, and functional committees (Marketing, HR, External Relations, Events, Consulting). The organization runs a portfolio of independently branded ventures targeting distinct social and environmental problems: UpSpud produces biodegradable plant pots from recycled potato peel waste; Immploy is a digital job-matching platform connecting the roughly 80,000 international students arriving in the Netherlands annually with employers offering entry-level English-only roles; Clara & Lucy transforms discarded wine bottles from restaurant partners (e.g., The Iron Lady) into scented candles and donates 20% of revenue to Dutch women's shelters; Hops & Co converts brewers' spent grain into high-protein flour with a targeted 2026 market entry; and Enactus Consulting provides internal business-development, functional, and coaching services to portfolio ventures. The underlying technology is per-venture and low-complexity: manual/physical processing (UpSpud, Clara & Lucy, Hops & Co) combined with a self-serve web platform (Immploy), with no proprietary software, AI components, or patents disclosed.

The organization's business model is a non-profit community-and-sponsorship model rather than a commercial revenue model. Funding flows from three sources: modest active-member fees in the €10–€20 range (with fee waivers available for financial hardship), corporate sponsorships and in-kind support from Uber, Microsoft, Dura Vermeer, and Selana, and institutional support from Erasmus University Rotterdam, Erasmus Enterprise, and the Erasmus Centre for Entrepreneurship. Customer-facing monetization exists only at the venture level (Clara & Lucy candle sales via direct, B2B, and e-commerce channels; Immploy's employer-side job-matching value capture is unpriced in the source data; Hops & Co and UpSpud are pre-commercial). There are no disclosed revenue figures, no funding rounds, no M&A activity, no regulatory actions, and no certifications, consistent with a student-run operating model where the product is experiential learning and venture prototyping rather than commercial output. Distribution is multi-channel: organic social (Instagram, LinkedIn), the corporate website, community events and workshops, in-house days with corporate partners, and a self-serve student recruitment application — all built and run by the student Marketing Committee.

Enactus EUR is part of the Enactus global network and is governed by an annually elected student board (six directors including Chairman, Venture, Finance, Community, Partner, and Marketing roles for 2025/2026). The operating footprint is Rotterdam-anchored with Amsterdam-adjacent activities (Uber office, Blijf Groep women's shelter) and event presence in Brussels and Lisbon for community-building rather than commercial expansion. The organization's primary strategic differentiator is institutional embedding at one of Europe's leading business universities combined with a portfolio approach to social entrepreneurship, but its commercial traction remains early-stage across all ventures and is structurally constrained by annual leadership turnover.

Name

Enactus EUR

Legal name

Enactus Erasmus University Rotterdam

Website

https://enactuseur.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Enactus EUR is a student-led, non-profit social startup incubator at Erasmus University Rotterdam that runs ventures including UpSpud (biodegradable plant pots), Immploy (international-student job-matching platform), Clara & Lucy (recycled wine-bottle candles), and Hops & Co (spent-grain flour), funded through memberships, university support, and corporate sponsors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Rotterdam

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Candle Sales (Clara & Lucy): Revenue from selling candles made from recycled wine bottles. Donates 20% of revenue to women's shelters across the Netherlands. Products are sold to university students and through B2B channels including markets and boutiques.
2. Job Matching Platform (Immploy): Platform connecting international students with employers. Provides tailored job-matching services, mentorship programs, and knowledge resources. Revenue model appears to be value creation for employers through access to diverse talent pool.
3. Membership Fees: Active member fee of approximately €10-€20 per member. The organization notes willingness to consider financial circumstances for those where the fee would be a barrier.
4. Consulting Services (Enactus Consulting): In-house consulting department advising and supporting start-ups in the Enactus incubation and acceleration program through Business Development, Functional Consulting, and Start-up Coaching groups.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Enactus EUR is a student-run social startup incubator based at Erasmus University Rotterdam that develops and operates multiple social and environmental ventures (UpSpud, Immploy, Clara & Lucy, Hops & Co), provides internal startup consulting (Enactus Consulting), and runs the Erasmus Startup Hub acceleration program. Membership is open to students for a small annual fee, and the ventures are supported by committees covering marketing, HR, events, external relations, and consulting.

Product overview

Enactus EUR is a social startup incubator at Erasmus University Rotterdam that operates multiple student-led ventures. The portfolio includes: UpSpud (biodegradable plant pots from potato peel waste), Immploy (job-matching platform for international students), Clara & Lucy (wine bottle recycling into candles), Hops & Co (spent grain into protein flour), and Enactus Consulting (internal consulting services). The organization also coordinates events, external partnerships, HR, marketing, and recruitment functions across these ventures.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• UpSpud: Biodegradable plant pots made from recycled local potato peel waste - plastic-free alternative for gardening and plant cultivation
• Clara & Lucy
• Immploy
• Hops & Co
• Enactus Consulting
• Erasmus Startup Hub

Products and services

• UpSpud Biodegradable Plant Pots UpSpud produces biodegradable plant pots made from locally recycled potato peel waste as a plastic-free alternative for home gardeners and professional growers. The pots can be planted directly into soil with the plant, naturally breaking down and enriching the soil with nutrients.
• Immploy Job-Matching Platform Immploy is a digital platform connecting international students in the Netherlands with Dutch employers. It provides tailored job-matching for entry-level English-only roles, a mentorship program, and a knowledge area covering visas and cultural integration.
• Clara & Lucy Recycled Candles Clara & Lucy transforms discarded wine bottles (sourced from partners such as The Iron Lady restaurant) into artisanal candles in scents including creamy musk & sandalwood, oak & tobacco, and orange cranberry cinnamon. It sells to university students and through B2B channels including markets and boutiques, and donates 20% of revenue to women's shelters supporting survivors of domestic abuse.
• Hops & Co Spent Grain Flour Hops & Co is a Rotterdam-based startup that converts brewers' spent grain waste into high-protein, high-nutritive flour for food establishments, with market entry targeted in early 2026.
• Enactus Consulting Enactus Consulting is the in-house consulting department of Enactus EUR that advises and supports startups in the Enactus incubation and acceleration program through three groups: Business Development, Functional Consulting (finance, marketing, sustainability, legal), and Start-up Coaching.
• Erasmus Startup Hub Erasmus Startup Hub is the startup incubator and acceleration program run by Enactus EUR to support student ventures, including dedicated recruitment for a Head of ESH and a Brand Manager.
• Student Membership Annual student membership to Enactus EUR providing access to all ventures, committees, and events, available to any student with entrepreneurial passion at an annual fee of €10-€20 with hardship considerations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Donates 20% of candle revenue to women's shelters across the Netherlands
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Erasmus University RotterdamcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of Europe's leading institutions in business and economics, serving as the core educational partner of Enactus EUR. Through this partnership, Erasmus University empowers students to transform entrepreneurial ideas into meaningful, real-world action.
• Erasmus EnterprisecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe entrepreneurial community of Erasmus University Rotterdam plays a vital role in helping students transform their ideas into viable ventures. Strengthens Enactus EUR's efforts to foster entrepreneurship within the student community and supports development of projects with long-term value and sustainability.
• Erasmus Centre for Entrepreneurship (ECE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNurtures the entrepreneurial mindset across the Erasmus University community. Provides access to expert mentorship, startup programs, and a thriving innovation hub, helping Enactus EUR members translate ideas into viable ventures.
• We Are ChangemakersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA collaborative platform uniting individuals and organizations dedicated to building a culture of innovation and positive transformation. Connects Enactus EUR members with a vibrant community of mentors and entrepreneurs, offering new perspectives and shared experiences.
• UberminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGlobal technology company that connects people through mobility, delivery, and freight services. Offers in-house days and learning experiences for Enactus EUR members, providing exposure to industry practices.
• MicrosoftminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGlobal technology company that develops software, services, and digital solutions. Partners with Enactus EUR to support entrepreneurship education and provide resources for student ventures.
• Dura VermeerminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDutch company specializing in construction, engineering, and infrastructure projects. With a focus on innovation and sustainability, works to build resilient spaces and develop solutions that shape the future of urban living.
• SelanaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerUrban mobility startup focused on creating clean, safe, and stylish electric scooters. Founded by students with a vision for sustainable transport, aims to make city travel easier and more environmentally friendly.
• The Iron LadyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRestaurant that provides Clara & Lucy with discarded wine bottles for their candle production, creating a circular economy partnership.
• Blijf GroepminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWomen's shelter in Amsterdam that receives 20% of Clara & Lucy's candle revenue, funding workshops, donations, and employment opportunities for survivors of domestic abuse.
• ArosaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWomen's shelter in Rotterdam that Clara & Lucy collaborates with to organize workshops, providing support and community for survivors of domestic abuse.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Hult Prize Foundation: The Hult Prize is a global student social entrepreneurship competition and accelerator run in partnership with the United Nations and major universities. Comparable in targeting student-led social ventures and in leveraging university ecosystems, but focused on a competition pipeline rather than year-round venture incubation.
• Echoing Green: Echoing Green is a global organization that funds and accelerates early-stage social entrepreneurs through fellowships and leadership support. Comparable in supporting mission-driven ventures led by emerging leaders, but operates as a funder/fellowship rather than as a student chapter incubator.
• European Innovation Academy: EIA runs intensive entrepreneurship bootcamps and accelerators for university students across Europe, often in partnership with universities and corporate sponsors. Comparable as a student entrepreneurship program that pairs students with mentors and partners, though it operates short-format programs rather than a year-round incubator with portfolio ventures.
• Net Impact: Net Impact is a global community of students and professionals advancing social and environmental impact through university chapters and corporate programming. Comparable in its university-chapter model and mission alignment with Enactus EUR's sustainability and social-impact ventures, though it is primarily a networking/programs body rather than a venture operator.

Broad incumbents

• Ashoka: Ashoka is a global organization that identifies and supports leading social entrepreneurs ('Ashoka Fellows') and runs university-linked social entrepreneurship programs. Comparable to Enactus EUR in its focus on social entrepreneurship and university ecosystem engagement, but as a much larger incumbent with a fellowship rather than incubator model.
• Junior Achievement Worldwide: Junior Achievement is a large, established global non-profit delivering entrepreneurship, work-readiness, and financial literacy education to young people. Comparable in mission (youth entrepreneurship) and education-style programming, but operates at much greater scale and as a broader incumbent rather than a single university chapter.
• Enactus Global: Enactus Global is the parent network of Enactus EUR and operates the worldwide chapter system supporting student social entrepreneurship across 30+ countries. It is directly comparable as the umbrella organization of which Enactus EUR is a chapter, sharing mission, governance model, and venture-incubation philosophy.

Direct peers

• 180 Degrees Consulting: 180 Degrees Consulting is a student-run consultancy with university chapters that deliver pro-bono consulting to non-profits and social enterprises. It is comparable to Enactus EUR's Enactus Consulting arm and shares the student-led, university-affiliated, mission-driven operating model.
• AIESEC: AIESEC is a global youth-led organization with university chapters that run leadership, cross-cultural, and entrepreneurship development programs. Comparable to Enactus EUR in its student-run membership structure, university-anchored operating model, and portfolio of programmatic 'ventures' (exchanges, fellowships) rather than a single product.

Regional players

• DREAM (student entrepreneurship network): DREAM is a Dutch student-run organization that brings together student entrepreneurs from Dutch universities for events, mentoring, and a startup competition. Comparable as a regional, student-led entrepreneurship community in the Netherlands with similar recruitment and partner-engagement mechanics to Enactus EUR.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/enactuseur
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/enactus-eur

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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