Ondernemerslab Twente

What Ondernemerslab Twente does

Ondernemerslab Twente is an entrepreneurship support initiative operating within ROC van Twente, a Dutch public vocational education institution (MBO) in the Twente region of the Netherlands. Founded in 2015 and headquartered at the Gieterij location on ROC van Twente's Enschede campus, the organization serves enrolled MBO students and teaching staff with free entrepreneurship programs that guide participants from ideation through Chamber of Commerce (KvK) registration and early-stage business growth. Core programs include Pre-BusinessBoost (idea exploration and pitch development) and BusinessBoost (full business plan, financial planning, and keuzedeel elective certification), complemented by individual coaching, skills training, guest lessons, introduction visits, the B-COS Businessclub network, the 'Breek de Bubbel' podcast, and the annual Euregionale Business Jump competition.

Name

Ondernemerslab Twente

Legal name

Ondernemerslab Twente

Website

https://ondernemerslabtwente.nl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Ondernemerslab Twente is the entrepreneurship support initiative of ROC van Twente, offering free coaching, structured programs (Pre-BusinessBoost, BusinessBoost), and networking to MBO students and staff in the Twente region, with cross-border activities extending into Germany.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Entrepreneurship Education

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (561920)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Entrepreneurship Foundations & Startup Basics (EDAMAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Business Planning, Pitching & Competitions (Pitch Decks, Demo Days) (EDAMAHAB), Small Business & Entrepreneurship Community Education (EDAAAFAK)

Keywords

• Entrepreneurship education
• Vocational training programs
• Business coaching services
• Student entrepreneurship support
• MBO education programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Enschede

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Government-funded education: Ondernemerslab Twente is funded by ROC van Twente as part of its educational mission. The program provides free entrepreneurship support services to students and staff of the vocational college. Funding comes from the Dutch public education system.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Ondernemerslab Twente is a free entrepreneurship support program for students and staff of ROC van Twente. It delivers the sequential Pre-BusinessBoost and BusinessBoost curricula that guide students from idea exploration through Chamber of Commerce (KvK) registration, complemented by one-on-one coaching, skills training workshops, guest lessons, and the B-COS Businessclub network for young entrepreneurs.

Product overview

Ondernemerslab Twente is an entrepreneurship support ecosystem operated by ROC van Twente. The core offerings consist of two sequential programs: Pre-BusinessBoost (for exploring entrepreneurship and developing ideas) and BusinessBoost (for turning ideas into registered businesses). These are complemented by individual coaching services (Business Coaching and 1-op-1 Personal Coaching), skills Trainingen, the B-COS Businessclub network, guest lessons, introduction visits, the 'Breek de Bubbel' podcast, and the Euregio Business Jump competition. Together, these programs guide students from ideation through business registration and growth, with certification and elective module recognition upon completion.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Pre-BusinessBoost: Program for students who want to discover entrepreneurship and develop their business idea, helping them work toward KvK registration
• BusinessBoost
• B-COS Businessclub
• Podcast Breek de Bubbel

Products and services

• Pre-BusinessBoost A structured program for vocational students to explore the basics of entrepreneurship, research and develop a business idea, assess feasibility, and create a compelling pitch, with personal guidance from coaches and real entrepreneurs.
• BusinessBoost A follow-on program for students who have completed Pre-BusinessBoost or already have a business idea, working step-by-step to develop a full business plan with financial planning, marketing strategy, and legal/financial aspects, leading to a certificate and a recognised keuzedeel (elective module).
• Business Coaching One-on-one coaching sessions where students can ask questions and discuss business-related topics with an experienced business coach.
• 1-op-1 Personal Coaching Individual coaching focused on personal development and entrepreneurial growth, addressing self-confidence, making choices, saying no, pitching, setting boundaries, work-life balance, and dealing with others' opinions and expectations.
• Trainingen Practical skills training sessions for students covering pitching, marketing, and conducting customer conversations.
• B-COS Businessclub A network club for young entrepreneurs in the Twente and Achterhoek regions, providing opportunities to connect with other entrepreneurs.
• Euregio Business Jump

Quantifiable outcome

• Students can earn recognized 'keuzedelen' (elective credits) upon successful completion of programs

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and supporting.

• Graafschap CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 May 2025Co-organizer of the Euregionale Business Jump 2025, a cross-border entrepreneurship competition for vocational students. The event combined Dutch and German students in workshops and pitch competitions, fostering international entrepreneurship education cooperation.
• Berufskolleg Bocholt WestcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 May 2025German vocational college partner in the Euregionale Business Jump 2025 competition. Students from Berufskolleg participated alongside Dutch students, with winning students receiving prize money from Stadtsparkasse Bocholt and Rabobank.
• Zone.collegeminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 May 2025Regional vocational education partner participating in the Euregionale Business Jump 2025, contributing students to the entrepreneurship competition and workshop programs.
• Saxion University of Applied SciencessupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerHigher education partner visible in Ondernemerslab's network of educational organizations supporting entrepreneurship within the Twente region.
• ROC van TwentecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe parent institution of Ondernemerslab. ROC van Twente is a major regional vocational college (MBO) with multiple campuses, providing the institutional foundation, funding, and student population served by Ondernemerslab.
• B-COS BusinessclubsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork club for young entrepreneurs in Twente and Achterhoek regions. Ondernemerslab partners with B-COS to provide networking opportunities and connections to the broader entrepreneurial community for student participants.
• ROZ (Regionale Ontwikkelingsmaatschappij)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional development company listed as part of Ondernemerslab's supporting network, contributing to the regional entrepreneurship ecosystem.
• MKB TwentesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerSME business association in Twente, part of Ondernemerslab's network of regional partners supporting entrepreneurship education.
• HettrixsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional partner organization listed in Ondernemerslab's network supporting entrepreneurship initiatives in the Twente region.
• Novel-TsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnology/knowledge partner in Ondernemerslab's network, supporting entrepreneurship development in the Twente region.
• LIS, Dezernat Lehrerausbildung (Bremen/Bremerhaven)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman educational authority from Bremen that visited under the Erasmus+ KA1 Staff Mobility program to learn about the Dutch vocational education system (ROC) and Ondernemerslab's approach to entrepreneurship education.
• ELISAVA Design School BarcelonasupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational consortium partner in the TEACH4SD Erasmus+ project focused on education for sustainable development. ROC van Twente participated in a meeting at ELISAVA in Barcelona in September 2024.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland (RVO): Dutch government agency supporting entrepreneurs with subsidies, financing, and information. Comparable as a national entrepreneurship-support infrastructure player and a likely source of programmatic partnerships or visibility for vocational entrepreneurship initiatives.
• VNO-NCW: Largest Dutch employers' organization representing larger businesses. Comparable as a national convener of the Dutch entrepreneurship/SME ecosystem and as a potential sponsor/advocate for MBO-level entrepreneurship education.
• MKB-Nederland: Dutch SME employers' association representing small and medium businesses. Comparable as a regional/national stakeholder in the SME ecosystem that Ondernemerslab's partner MKB Twente is affiliated with, and as a logical supporter of student entrepreneurship pipelines.
• Holland Startup: National ecosystem organization supporting Dutch startups through events, community, and cross-border connections. Comparable as a convening/ecosystem player in Dutch entrepreneurship, though more oriented toward scaling later-stage startups than student-level ideation.

Direct peers

• Junior Achievement Nederland: Provides entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and work-readiness education programs for Dutch students in primary, secondary, and vocational education. Directly comparable as a student-facing entrepreneurship education provider, though operating at broader national scale rather than a single MBO institution.
• Stichting Ik Ondernemend (SIO): Dutch foundation supporting student entrepreneurship within Dutch universities and HBO schools. Comparable in mission (cultivating entrepreneurial students) and delivery model (programs, coaching, competitions), though focused on higher education rather than MBO.

Emerging players

• Yes!Delft: Leading Dutch student/startup incubator affiliated with TU Delft. Comparable in operating a structured curriculum from ideation to venture launch, though serving university students rather than MBO and operating at significantly larger scale.
• Nyenrode New Venture: Entrepreneurship program/center at Nyenrode Business University supporting student and alumni ventures. Comparable in operating structured entrepreneurship education within an educational institution, though at graduate/business-school level rather than MBO.

Others

• Kamer van Koophandel (KvK): Dutch Chamber of Commerce — the registry through which Ondernemerslab students complete their business registration. Comparable as an enabling institution in the entrepreneurship journey, and a direct referral destination in Ondernemerslab's program flow.
• Qredits: Dutch social microfinance institution providing loans and coaching to (aspiring) entrepreneurs, including startups. Comparable as a financing/mentoring partner for early-stage entrepreneurs that complements Ondernemerslab's pre-launch curriculum.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ondernemerslab-twente

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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Investments

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