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Welcome to the Eindhoven Entrepreneurs Meetup!
This group is designed for anyone in the Eindhoven area who has or wants to start their own business. Expand your professional network, chat with like-minded people, and have a good time.
Our meetups will focus on networking, sharing ideas, and learning from each other's experiences. Join us to connect with like-minded individuals, gain valuable insights, and grow your business. Let's inspire and support each other on our entrepreneurial journeys!
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Founder Growth Lab: Build, Fund and Pitch | Rabobank x Eindhoven Entrepreneurs
Rabobank, Fellenoord 17, 5612 AA Eindhoven, Netherlands, Eindhoven, NB, NLPlease note: applications go through our website only. An RSVP on Meetup does not reserve a place in the program.
Apply here: eindhoven-entrepreneurs.nl/events/founder-growth-lab
Two days to work on your own business together with Rabobank and Eindhoven Entrepreneurs. You test your market, explore your financing options and leave with a three minute pitch. No pitch preparation is needed beforehand.
WHEN AND WHERE
Thursday 19 and Friday 20 November 2026, 09:00 to 16:00 on both days
Rabobank Eindhoven, Fellenoord 17, Eindhoven
Lunch is provided on both days.
DAY ONE, THURSDAY 19 NOVEMBER: KNOW YOUR MARKET- Morning: estimate how many people could buy your product and choose the first customer group to focus on.
- 12:00 Lunch with a Rabobank specialist on loans, insurance, business accounts or taxes.
- 13:00 to 16:00 Rabobank explains your financing options. Then you map the evidence that makes your pitch convincing and plan how to collect it.
DAY TWO, FRIDAY 20 NOVEMBER: BUILD AND PITCH
- Morning: build your three minute pitch and practice it in a group of four.
- 12:00 Lunch with a different Rabobank specialist.
- 13:00 to 16:00 Founder Pitch Arena: three minutes to pitch and three minutes of questions from a panel of five. The day ends with the top three, the prizes and a group photo.
PRIZES
1st place €500, 2nd place €300, 3rd place €200. All three winners also get a consultation with a Rabobank financing specialist and an invitation to come back as an expert speaker at the next edition.
WHO IT IS FOR
People planning to start a business and founders in their first or second year. You take part in both full days.
WHAT YOU TAKE HOME- A clear picture of your market size and your first customer group
- A market evidence file for conversations with a bank or an investor
- A three minute pitch with at most three slides
- Feedback from your peers, the experts and the panel
- A certificate of participation
HOW TO APPLY
- Fill in the application form on our website and add a two minute video about your idea.
- We review every application and email you the outcome.
- If you are selected, you confirm your place with a €99 deposit. You get it back as a voucher after you attend both days.
Apply here: eindhoven-entrepreneurs.nl/events/founder-growth-lab
Questions? Email hello@eindhoven-entrepreneurs.nl
Founder Growth Lab is organized by Rabobank and Eindhoven Entrepreneurs.1 attendee
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