Entrepreneurship in the Netherlands
It starts with the Entrepreneurship School for Status Holders by Qredits
Entrepreneurship in the Netherlands!
In the spring of 2026, Entrepreneurship Schools for residence permit holders will start. In collaboration with the following regions: Nijmegen, Rotterdam Rijnmond, and The Hague. In the autumn of 2026 and throughout 2027, there will be opportunities to start even more schools in other cities in the Netherlands.
- Good qualities of an entrepreneur
- is different about entrepreneurship in the Netherlands
- How to write a business plan
- How to create a marketing plan and sell your products
- Dutch rules and regulations
- How to present your plan effectively
- How to create a good financial plan
You do this in the Entrepreneurship School.
After this step:
- You know what you are working towards in this training
- You know what type of entrepreneur you are
- You know what you are good at and what you find difficult
After this step:
- You know who your customers are
- You know how to tell others about your business idea
- You know what your business’s strengths are and what is still difficult
- You know how to attract and retain customers
- You know how to build a network
- You can use different forms of marketing
After this step:
- You know how much money you need
- You know how to calculate sales volume, revenue, profit, and VAT
- You can create your own personal budget
After this step:
- You know how to keep your own administration in order
- You know what you still need to do to start your own business
- You prepare for presenting your business idea
During this closing:
- You present your business idea
- You receive a certificate if you successfully complete the Entrepreneurship School
The Entrepreneurship School for residence permit holders in brief
You are supported by a fixed lead trainer. In addition, guest trainers are brought in to share specialist knowledge on topics such as marketing, finance, and pitching.
Requirements to take part:
• You have gained entrepreneurial experience in your home country, or you have a clear business idea you would like to pursue in the Netherlands
• You can read, speak, write, and understand Dutch at least at B1 level
Development partnerships
The Entrepreneurs School for Status Holders is made possible by Qredits in collaboration with VluchtelingenWerk Nederland.
This project is funded within the framework of a broader agreement between the Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB) and the European Commission (Directorate-General for Home Affairs), aimed at improving the integration of migrants in EU member states through the development of new partnerships and innovative forms of financing.
Classes in your region
In 2026, the Entrepreneurship School for residence permit holders will be organized in the following regions:
• Stadskanaal (completed)
• Greater Amsterdam (completion in February 2026)
• Nijmegen
• Rotterdam Rijnmond
• The Hague
In 2026 and 2027, we will organize the Entrepreneurship School for residence permit holders with various regions. Sign up below and we will contact you when an Entrepreneurship School starts in your region.
Registration process
After we receive your registration, we check whether there is a municipality near you that offers the Entrepreneurship School for residence permit holders. If there is no municipality near you, unfortunately you cannot take part. If there is a municipality near you, then you can join the Entrepreneurship School!
First, we will contact you. We do this to see whether this Entrepreneurship School is a good fit for you. We also check whether your Dutch is good enough to understand everything.
After the phone call, we schedule an intake interview. In this interview, we discuss:
• Your (entrepreneurial) experience and your idea
• Whether you have permission from the municipality to take part. This is only needed if you receive benefits.
• Whether you have enough time to follow the training.
From dreaming to doing!
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