PLNT & Luris

Luris is the Knowledge Exchange Office of Leiden University and LUMC. It helps students turn knowledge into ideas, and ideas into concrete business plans. As a student, you can get in touch with any questions you might have on setting up your business, from intellectual property to collaboration and more.   

PLNT is Leiden University’s centre for innovation and entrepreneurship. As a budding entrepreneur, PLNT can offer you guidance, workspace, workshops and access to a community of like-minded people. 

On top of that, via Luris and PLNT you can gain access to a broad network of entrepreneurs and professional support. You will also have access to funding opportunities specifically designed to give budding entrepreneurs a great start.  

Want to find out more? Drop by PLNT, Leiden’s centre for innovation and entrepreneurship, or get in touch with 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.