"I will be looking at the combination of a passionate entrepreneur, a future-proof plan, and solid financial justification. To what extent are you able to clearly explain your innovation with confidence and evidence, and convince us?"
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Rabo Ondernemersprijs
De Rabo Ondernemersprijs
De Rabo Ondernemersprijs It has been established since 2019 and is an initiative to encourage entrepreneurship. It is designed as motivation for student entrepreneurs from Hanze, Noorderpoort, Alfa College, and the University of Groningen, offering you the opportunity to develop your entrepreneurial skills.
Rabobank, together with its large network, aims to contribute to positive change and is committed to a more sustainable, inclusive society where everyone can participate.
What can you win?
The Rabo Ondernemerprijs consists of :
| First price | €5,000, a one-year membership in the Talent Group of FC Groningen worth €2,000, and coaching worth €3,000. |
| Second price | 2.000 euros and coaching worth 1.000 euros |
| Third price | 1.000 euros and coaching worth 1.000 euros |
Discounts for new entrepreneurs
Have you just started your business, and is your registration with the Chamber of Commerce less than 1 year ago? Great news, Rabobank considers you a starter! Check quickly if you qualify for Rabo Startersvoordeel and take advantage of various discounts.
Do you qualify for Rabo Startersvoordeel?
Yes, if you meet our requirements. You will receive Rabo Startersvoordeel if:
- You have been registered with the Kamer van Koophandel for less than 1 year.
- You are opening a business account with Rabo Startersvoordeel for the first time for this company.
- Your business is not part of a holding or franchise organization.
- Your business is not a cooperative or foundation.
- Your business has a maximum annual turnover of €2,500,000.
How do you get Rabo Startersvoordeel?
When you open a business payment account with us, you will automatically receive Rabo Startersvoordeel if you meet the requirements. Please note! Different conditions apply for the business liability insurance and business legal assistance insurance.
Who is on the jury, and what will they be looking for?
You don't have to be an expert in everything, but are you curious about what the jury will be looking for? Check it out here Engels.
For the Rabo Ondernemersprijs, the jury evaluates the business based on the following aspects: innovation capacity, your idea and its impact on the world, financial sustainability, market feasibility, scalability, and marketing & communication.
The jury members representing Rabobank are:
Wienke de Vries – Director MKB Groningen-Drenthe
Harjan van der Linde – Startup & Scale-up Banker North & East Netherlands
"Can you explain in just 1 minute what problem your innovation solves? I'll be looking at how the innovation is translated into a scalable business model. How will you approach this?"
Finalists of the Rabo Ondernemersprijs
The Rabo Ondernemersprijs of 2024 has been won by Albert Duursma of Albird.
The 2nd prize went to Ruben Feenstra of Ilumimat, and the 3rd prize went to Maaike Pepping of BuitenZittenEnzo.
Excited to see the vibe? Look at the trajectvideo.
Finalists Rabo Ondernemersprijs 2019 - 2023
2023
First price: David de Waal - JaDa Stroom
Second price: Rafay Syed Azam Uddin - Taeant
Third price: Tibbe Froma - Protein Pitstop
Excited to see the aftermovie? Look hier.
2022
First price: Roelof Stoelwinder - Lola
Second price: Justin Jager - Extrude
Third price: Vincent Huisman - Croptomise
Look at the aftermovie of this edition.
Curious about the story of Justin? Look hier.
2021
First price: Dennie Jager - ExoDevo
Second price: Marlena Conen - Klapstoel Academy
Third price: Eric Tchepanou - Equilibrate Tuxn
2020
First price: Joris Koops - Fietsalarmering nu Bypoint
Second price: Tristan Hofman - GaiaFood
Third price: Kenny Nuijens - Buffelbox
Curious about the aftermovie? See hier
2019
First price: Jorn Hofman - VAN Jorn
Do you want to see the vibe of the show? Look at the aftermovie.
Do you want to know more of Jorns experince? Look at this video.
Read more? Jorn van start-up naar scale-up.
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