For entrepreneurial students, researchers & youth

Want to start a business? Concrete plans or vague ideas?
You're welcome.

Why Gentrepreneur

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Accessible & inclusive

Gentrepreneur is free and accessible. We are here for everyone with an entrepreneurial spirit, regardless of background or sector. Whether you're starting as a small self-employed person or are targeting a scalable startup or unicorn: you can count on Gentrepreneur.

Guidance

& customised knowledge

We offer a customised offer through coaching, events and programmes, tailored to different phases of entrepreneurship. In doing so, we form the link between your studies and the reality of doing business.

Community & network

At Gentrepreneur, we offer you a strong network of partners, experts, alumni and other entrepreneurs. During our events, programmes and group sessions, you will meet like-minded people who will strengthen your journey.

For whom

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We have an extensive offer for entrepreneurial students, researchers and youth, aged 18 to 25. Click the phase you recognise yourself in and discover what we have in store for you.

I have no idea yet.

I am interested in doing business but I have no prior knowledge or idea yet.

I have an idea.

I already have a vague or concrete business idea but haven't started up my company yet.

I have a company.

I set up my company and have started selling my product.

Our offer

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Our offer consists of three major components: coaching, programmes and events. There is something for everyone, whether you're just starting out or already have more entreprenurial experience. Discover our full offer.

Coaching

Our coaches are ready to provide you with personal support. Book an individual session, dive deeper into a specific topic during a thematic group session, schedule an expert session, and more. And the best part? Everything is completely free!

Programmes

Do you want to connect with other young entrepreneurs? Want to take your startup to the next level? Are you ready for the world to meet your innovative company? Within our diverse range, you are sure to find a programme that perfectly matches your needs.

Events

Ready to be inspired by experienced entrepreneurs? Do you want to take your first steps in networking, further expand your network or grow your business? Discover our events and get inspired, we'd love to welcome you.

Book your coaching now.

Get started with the help of a coach via the Startium platform today!

Startium

On the calendar

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Programme • The Start-Up Club

Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Visit CRU

During a visit to CRU, you'll get an insight into their positioning, marketing approach and how they select new brands and products.

Event

Tuesday, March 3, 2026

AFC Ghent X Gentrepreneur: Pitch Your Future

During this pitch event, we offer the stage to young entrepreneurs with a clear goal: practice, grow and be seen.

Event

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

The Awards

Come to The Awards on Tuesday, May 12, and find out live who wins the titles of Student Entrepreneur of the Year and Entrepreneurial Researcher of the Year.

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