Social Intrapreneurship program participants

Social Entrepreneurship

For entrepreneurs and professionals who are ready to strengthen their organization, develop their leadership, and scale their social impact.

Duration & Format

10 months of masterclasses, workshops, intervision, and coaching, combining academic insights with real-world application.

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Who it’s for

For experienced social entrepreneurs who are ready to take their business, leadership, and social impact to the next level.

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What you’ll learn

Strengthen your business model and strategy, explore new opportunities for growth and innovation, and develop the leadership to navigate the next phase of your organization.

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Cathelijne Lania — A Beautiful Story

Since Cathelijne Lania joined the Social Entrepreneurship Program in 2012, A Beautiful Story has grown from an ambitious social enterprise into an international B Corp jewelry brand with €5 million in annual revenue, 1,000 European retailers, and fair-wage livelihoods for over 600 artisans across Nepal and India.

Cathelijne Lania
Founder, A Beautiful Story
Social Entrepreneurship Program, 2012

“The program helped me give my company direction and gave me a framework to grow as an entrepreneur. It challenged me to make choices and take action. Learning alongside other entrepreneurs was incredibly valuable — some of those connections are still part of my network today.”

About the Program

As a social entrepreneur, you are building both a healthy organization and social impact. This requires sharp business decisions, personal leadership, and the ability to continuously assess what your organization needs to grow.

When do you focus on stability, and when is it time to innovate? Which business and scaling model fits your ambitions? How do you approach funding and governance? And which choices will help you scale both your organization and its social impact?

Grow Your Leadership

Develop the confidence, mindset, and leadership skills needed to guide people, organisations, and social initiatives through change.

Build a Sustainable Organisation

Strengthen your strategy, business model, financial thinking, and organisational foundations for long-term impact.

Scale your social impact

Learn practical frameworks to measure, communicate, and expand the value your organisation creates for society.

Social Entrepreneurs

Social entrepreneurs with a clear social or environmental mission who are ready to strengthen their business, develop their leadership, and scale their social impact.

Beyond the start-up phase Your social enterprise or nonprofit is well beyond its initial phase, and you are ready to take it to the next level.
Ready for sustainable growth Your goal is to strengthen your business model and financial foundation and develop the right strategy to scale your organization and impact.
Ready to take the next step You bring real challenges and ambitions from your own organization and are ready to turn new insights, reflection, and feedback into strategic choices.

Program Details

Duration 10 Months

Start Date February 2027

Group size Maximum 20 participants

A small cohort designed for personal attention, peer learning, and in-depth exchange.

Time Investment

180 hours, including preparation and assignments
15 training days
Monthly intervision sessions
Business and buddy coaching

Group size

Maximum 20 participants for personalized attention.

Investment €7,695

Includes all study materials, two overnight stays, and full catering.

In partnership with

Academic partner in strategic leadership and social impact.

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Deepened your knowledge of growth, innovation, and scaling social impact, and applied it to your own organization.

Gained greater clarity on the strategy, business models, and revenue models that fit your organization and future ambitions.

Worked on a stronger financial and organizational foundation for further growth.

Gained insight into governance, legal structures, and legal issues relevant to social enterprises.

Sharpened your positioning and marketing strategy.

Further developed your leadership and gained greater insight into how to use it through growth and change.

Made concrete strategic choices to move both your organization and social impact forward.

Funding

To make the program accessible to social enterprises, Achmea Foundation, Stichting DOEN, Rabo Foundation, ING Nederland Fonds, and Goldschmeding Foundation provide scholarships ranging from €3,000 to €5,000.