Grand Finale | Erasmus University Challenge 2025

The Erasmus University Challenge is an amazing opportunity for students to improve their entrepreneurial skills by developing own business ideas supported by educational and industry partners. Participate to showcase your startup, connect with a dynamic network, learn from online and offline coaching and grow personally and professionally. Gain insights, skills, and opportunities, all while competing for exciting prizes and exploring career prospects within our partner network. Join us and kickstart your entrepreneurial journey!

Grand Finale

The Erasmus University Challenge will conclude with an exciting Grand Finale at Excelsior Stadium. Finalists will pitch their ideas live on stage, followed by a jury Q&A and the award ceremony. Expect inspiring speakers, interactive moments, and a celebration of student innovation – with drinks to wrap it all up.

Location: Excelsior Stadium, Honingerdijk 110, 3062 NX Rotterdam
Time: 13:30
Registration: via Erasmus University Challenge dashboard

Program

13:30 – 14:00 Walk-in

14:00 – 14:05 Welcome by SPOT

14:05 – 14:10 Opening Show by Liesje Goldschmidt (Erasmus Enterprise)

14:10 – 14:25 Intro by Annelien Bredenoord (President of Erasmus University Rotterdam)

14:25 – 14:45 Introduction of the Judges

14:45 – 15:20 Start Pitches 

15:20 – 15:40 Break

15:40 – 16:20 Showdown: Q&A

16:20 – 16:40 Intermezzo: Mentimeter & Interview with entrepreneur

16:40 – 17:15 Award Show 

17:15 Network Drinks 

 

Register now!