Luris

Luris can help you take your idea and your entrepreneurial skills to the next level. As the Knowledge Exchange Office of Leiden University and Leiden University Medical Center, Luris has practical knowledge at its disposal which it is eager to share with starting student-entrepreneurs. Luris can also bring you into contact with its large network of entrepreneurs and supporting professionals. Lastly, Luris has access to funding opportunities that are designed for aspiring entrepreneurs to have a flying start with their business.

Interested? Drop by PLNT, the Leiden centre for innovation and entrepreneurship, or contact Luris. 

Learning about entrepreneurship

Elective course

If you first want to learn more about entrepreneurship, you can follow the elective course in Entrepreneurship and Innovation which is part of the minor in business studies.

Master Honours Challenges

Learn to think like an entrepreneur by taking a Master Honours Challenge. These combine theory with practice and help to prepare you for a career as an entrepreneur, researcher or policymaker. The scope of the challenges varies widely, from societal problems to issues concerning specific organisations. View the challenges on offer in the prospectus.

Starting your own business

Are you interested in starting your own business? It’s wise to do some thorough research before taking the plunge. The following organisations can be of help:

• Business.gov.nl – Government information for entrepreneurs
• Dutch Chamber of Commerce (KvK)
• Dutch Tax Authority
• ZZP-Nederland (in Dutch)
• Youngstartup (in Dutch)
• Instituut voor midden en kleinbedrijf (IMK) (in Dutch)
• Eigenbedrijf.startpagina (in Dutch)

Also take a look in the LU Career Zone.