Fontys Hogescholen (Fontys Centre for Entrepreneurship)

The FCE supports and encourages potential student entrepreneurs within the specific discipline of entrepreneurship.  Individual students are accompanied in every step of the way toward starting up their own business. The presence of experts in their own fields who know the world of the entrepreneur enables the FCE to offer an environment which encourages the discovery of new business ideas, the preparation of a business model, the building of a dynamic organization, and finally the launch of a viable startup to all potential entrepreneurs.
Furthermore, the FCE forms a bridge between the knowledge sector and the market sector- an exciting and competitive setting in which calculated risks can be taken in order to achieve the desired outcome, namely a successful startup business combined with the student's course of study. The FCE extends a helping hand to student entrepreneurs during the completion of their studies in order to accompany them into the entrepreneurial business world.

Besides the abovementioned schemes, and programs, it is crucial for the FCE to keep abreast of social and economic changes and developments by offering additional options which meet the challenges posed by the marketplace.  In this fast paced world, there is an increasing demand for innovative solutions to these challenges, which are based on SDG. This social obligation takes top priority for them (impact first); just like normal companies, social organizations also provide products and services to the general populace. Making money is not seen as a purpose in itself, but rather as a means to make the world a better place. Monetary wealth thereby offers an added value to both the individual customer and to our collective society. It has the potential to create a better environment and provide for lowered costs, which has a positive knock-on effect on society.