IMPROVE programme
Do you have an idea that could change the world, but are not sure where to start?
Whether you’re a student, alumnus, or researcher at Radboud University, Radboudumc, the HAN – or simply someone with an innovative idea – our IMPROVE programme helps you validate your idea, develop your entrepreneurial skills, and build a startup or social initiative that makes real impact.
Our experienced business coaches guide you step-by-step – from testing your concept to launching your business. Depending on where you are in your journey, you can choose between two tracks:
Discovery Track – Validate and Shape Your Idea
Ideal for early-stage innovators, the Discovery Track is a 4-step entrepreneurship programme based on the Lean Startup method. You’ll explore your customer segment, define your value proposition, and design a business model that works in the real world.
Choose your focus:
• Social Impact: ideal for people who aim to make an impact in society but are not sure if they would like to take on an entrepreneurial role themselves.
• Entrepreneurship: ideal for people considering building a startup to bring their innovation to society.
What you’ll learn:
• Identify potential users, customers, and stakeholders.
• Define your value proposition – the problem you solve and for whom.
• Create a business model to map out what your idea needs to succeed.
• Explore pathways to turn your idea into a viable product or service.
Who it’s for:
• Anyone with an innovative idea and entrepreneurial mindset.
• Everyone ready to commit to sessions and independent work.
• People open to feedback and testing their ideas.
Upcoming dates:
• Wed 12 Nov, 10:00–12:00
• Wed 19 Nov, 10:00–12:00
• Wed 26 Nov, 10:00–12:00
• Wed 3 Dec, 10:00–12:00
• Follow-up: Wed 7 Jan, 10:00–12:00
Location: Mercator Launch, Toernooiveld 100, Nijmegen
Cost: Free – we ask for your commitment to our community in return.
Venture Track – Build and Grow Your Startup
If you already have a validated idea and are ready to launch, the Venture Track gives you the strategies, tools, and guidance to turn it into a successful business.
What you’ll learn:
• Conduct a market and competitor analysis to identify your competitive edge.
• Create a go-to-market strategy to reach your audience.
• Plan the steps for product development, going to a minimum vialble product.
• Develop your organisation, team structure, risk management plan and financial forecast.
• Develop your financial forecast
• Set up your business plan to be ready for funding and launching your business.
Who it’s for:
• Aspiring entrepreneurs with a clear value proposition.
• Those ready to start and grow a business.
• People motivated to turn their idea into measurable impact.
Upcoming dates:
• Tue 7 Oct, 14:00–16:00
• Tue 21 Oct, 14:00–16:00
• Tue 4 Nov, 14:00–16:00
• Tue 18 Nov, 14:00–16:00
Location: Mercator Launch, Toernooiveld 100, Nijmegen
Cost: Free – in return, we ask for your active participation in our community.
Why Join the IMPROVE Programme?
• Free, high-quality entrepreneurship training in Nijmegen.
• Access to experienced startup coaches and a strong regional network.
• Practical, proven methods to develop your idea.
• A community of like-minded innovators from Radboud University and beyond.
Take the first step today – sign up for the IMPROVE Programme and turn your idea into real-world impact.
Questions? Feel free to reach out here!
