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Entrepreneur Fund

Investing in the next generation of hotel and food innovators

Innovation begins with bold ideas — and bold ideas deserve support. The Entrepreneur Fund empowers ambitious students and recent graduates to launch or grow their own businesses. With your support, we provide funding, mentorship, and access to the strong network of our community. 

Each year, HMSM students and alumni (who are up to two years past their graduation) will have the opportunity to present their early-stage startup ideas within the hotel or food sector in a competition. Participants must submit a business proposal, a short pitch video, and present their concept live to a panel of experts, including lecturers, donors, and industry professionals. 

By supporting the Entrepreneur Fund, you’re investing in the future of the hotel and food industry.  

Our other funds

The Extra Mile Fund
First Generation Fund
Global Talent Fund

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Mieke Pelzer

Coordinator minor New Business 

‘With funding, mentorship, and access to the alumni network, we don’t just learn and inspire our students in the minor New Business to think like entrepreneurs, we support them to become entrepreneurs.’