Enactus Netherlands

What Enactus Netherlands does

Enactus Netherlands (Stichting Enactus Netherlands, founded 2002, headquartered in Utrecht) is a Dutch non-profit foundation and the national chapter of the global Enactus network, a student-led social entrepreneurship education platform. The organization mobilizes university students across more than a dozen Dutch institutions (Amsterdam, VU Amsterdam, Utrecht, Groningen, Rotterdam, Tilburg, Wageningen, Maastricht, Enschede, Nijmegen, and The Hague) to develop social enterprise projects, with 50,000 students reached annually and a cumulative 1 million lives influenced claim across the global network. Its core offerings include the annual National Exposition competition (won in 2026 by Enactus Tilburg University with the Res-Q Net emergency communication system), the Impact Days accelerator, Futureproof Dare to Lead personal development program, Dare to Lead Society regional initiatives, and Board Academy training for new student leaders. The Enactus Connect platform, launched in September 2021, serves as the digital hub for student, alumni, partner, and educational institution engagement.

The organization is not a technology company in a conventional sense; its primary assets are the community network, program framework, and brand. The most notable technical output from the network is Res-Q Net, an autonomous communication network developed by Enactus Tilburg University that maintains coverage when regular infrastructure fails (e.g., floods, power outages), piloted with Safety Region Noord- en Oost-Gelderland (VNOG) in Apeldoorn. Enactus Netherlands itself does not charge students; it is funded through corporate partnerships and sponsorships led by premium partners Randstad, Jaarbeurs, and CCHO. The organization is led by Country Director Nancy Moorman (appointed May 2021, previously a four-year program manager and three-year Enactus student) and governed by a board that includes Jaarbeurs CEO Jeroen van Hooff. With 34 employees and no disclosed revenues, funding rounds, or external investors, the foundation operates as a non-profit dependent on partner contributions and in-kind support.

Name

Enactus Netherlands

Legal name

Stichting Enactus Netherlands

Website

https://enactus.nl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Enactus Netherlands is a Utrecht-based non-profit foundation and the Dutch chapter of the global Enactus network, running student-led social entrepreneurship programs, competitions, and the Enactus Connect platform across Dutch universities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Entrepreneurship Education

NAICS

Educational Services (611), Business Associations (813910), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (561920)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

STEM, Digital Skills & Innovation Partnerships (EDADALAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Education Systems Strengthening (Policy, Planning, EMIS, Governance) (BPADAKAK), Refugee, Crisis & Humanitarian Education Partnerships (EiE) (EDADALAG)

Keywords

• Social entrepreneurship education
• Youth development programs
• Student entrepreneurship network
• Non-profit education services
• Community impact programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Utrecht

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Partner Contributions: Enactus Netherlands is primarily funded by partner companies, funds, and educational institutions that support the organization financially and with manpower. Premium partners include Randstad, Jaarbeurs, and CCHO.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Enactus Netherlands is a non-profit foundation that operates an educational network supporting university students in developing social entrepreneurship projects. It delivers a portfolio of programs — including the annual National Exposition competition, Impact Days accelerator, Dare to Lead personal development training, Dare to Lead Society regional initiatives, and Board Academy — alongside the Enactus Connect digital platform, all offered free of charge to participating students. The winning team from the National Exposition represents the Netherlands at the Enactus World Cup.

Product overview

Enactus Netherlands operates as a non-profit network organization focused on entrepreneurship education and youth development, rather than a traditional software product company. Its offering consists of a digital platform (Enactus Connect) and a portfolio of programs including the annual National Exposition competition, Impact Days accelerator events, Futureproof Dare to Lead personal development training, Dare to Lead Society regional initiatives, and Board Academy. These programs collectively support student teams from universities across the Netherlands in developing and presenting social enterprise projects, with the annual National Exposition serving as the primary competitive showcase where teams are evaluated on impact, innovation, and sustainability.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Enactus Connect Platform

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered premium, core and minor.

• RandstadpremiumGTM or Marketing PartnerPremium partner of Enactus Netherlands. Randstad is a global HR services company providing financial and manpower support to the organization.
• Jaarbeurs (Koninklijke Jaarbeurs)premiumGTM or Marketing PartnerPremium partner and venue host for National Exposition events. CEO Jeroen van Hooff serves on the Enactus Netherlands board. Jaarbeurs and Enactus have collaborated for over 10 years to empower next-generation leaders.
• CCHOpremiumGTM or Marketing PartnerPremium partner of Enactus Netherlands. CCHO is a corporate sponsor providing support to the organization.
• Veiligheidsregio Noord- en Oost-Gelderland (VNOG)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSafety region government body that partnered with Enactus Tilburg University to test Res-Q Net emergency communication network in Apeldoorn. Three network stations provided full city coverage.
• EbbingeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPowered the Ron Jansen Spirit Award at National Exposition 2026. Ebbinge is a consulting firm that sponsors the spirit award.
• Bloemendaal in VormminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunication partner providing PR and marketing communications support to Enactus Netherlands.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Enactus Global: Global parent network of which Enactus Netherlands is the Dutch national chapter. Operates identical student social entrepreneurship programs across 35+ countries, sharing branding, competition structure (World Cup), and partnership framework.
• AIESEC: Global youth-led network operating in 100+ countries that runs leadership development and cross-cultural exchange programs through university chapters. Competes with Enactus for the same Dutch student volunteer talent, university partnerships, and corporate CSR sponsorship.
• Junior Achievement (JA) Netherlands: Dutch chapter of Junior Achievement Worldwide, delivering entrepreneurship and financial literacy programs to Dutch students through schools and universities. Directly comparable model: education programs for students, corporate sponsorship funding, and competition-based engagement.

Broad incumbents

• Ashoka: Global organization supporting social entrepreneurs including young leaders. Broader scope than Enactus (not student-team competition-based), but operates similar social entrepreneurship fellowship and network programs with Dutch presence.
• Nuffic: Dutch organization for internationalization in education. Connects Dutch educational institutions with international partnerships; broader education remit but competes for Dutch university partnership attention and education-related corporate funding.

Regional players

• Social Enterprise NL: Dutch sector association for social enterprises, providing network, advocacy, and ecosystem support. Similar Dutch focus on social entrepreneurship, with more emphasis on established enterprises versus student-led ventures.

Emerging players

• Impact Hub Amsterdam: Part of a global network of impact-focused co-working and entrepreneurship community spaces, including Amsterdam location. Targets Dutch social entrepreneurs with programming and community that partially overlaps Enactus's student-led model.

Others

• Doen Foundation: Dutch foundation funding innovative entrepreneurs and social enterprises including youth-led initiatives. Functions as potential funding source rather than direct competitor, but operates in adjacent ecosystem of social entrepreneurship support.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/enactus-netherlands
• Instagraminstagram.com/enactusnetherlands

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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