Utrecht, 19 October 2023 - The Enactus World Cup officially opened last night at the Beatrix Theatre of Royal Dutch Jaarbeurs. 30 international student teams will pitch their most impactful sustainability idea to inspiring leaders from business and civil society organisations over the next few days. One of them is Suzanne Jungjohann, CHRO Royal Consun: "The Enactus World Cup students bring innovation and passion together to create a sustainable future, something that can serve as an inspiration for us all." The Netherlands is represented this year by students from Erasmus University Rotterdam. The Enactus World Cup will take place at Royal Jaarbeurs until Friday 20 October.
International students tackle biggest challenges of the future in Utrecht
The Enactus World Cup brings together the most talented and passionate students working on international pioneering projects in the field of sustainability. The World Cup is an annual highlight that celebrates innovation, entrepreneurship and sustainability. This year, the focus is on rewarding the most promising sustainability ideas that have a positive impact on communities around the world. Chris Heutink, COO Randstad N.V. and chairman Enactus board: "Being part of Enactus for ten years has been incredibly special. At the World Cup, students shine with their talent, dedicated to positive change and sustainability."
Increasing impact on sustainable development goals
The Enactus projects have the potential to start new social enterprises, create new careers and increase impact on sustainable development goals. An example of a Dutch Enactus project that has grown into a successful enterprise is Rebottled. The young entrepreneur's mission is to fight the waste problem in a sustainable and social way, starting with the glass industry. Nancy Moorman country director Enactus Netherlands: "To bring about change requires curiosity. I am proud that, as an organisation, we are taking action to make an impact on the sustainable development goals based on this curiosity."
The Enactus World Cup will take place at Royal Jaarbeurs. Jeroen van Hooff, CEO Royal Jaarbeurs: "We are proud to be the meeting place for international, ambitious young entrepreneurs these days. Jaarbeurs is currently buzzing with energy, discipline and young entrepreneurship."
About Enactus
Enactus is a global movement and non-profit organisation focused on developing the next generation of leaders through the creation of start-ups with social impact. Start-ups that focus on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Enactus is present in 33 countries, at more than 1,700 universities, to activate young people as a catalyst for change.
About the Enactus World Cup
Every year, the most impactful and talented social entrepreneurs from around the world come together at the Enactus World Cup. The eventual winner is selected by a global panel of business leaders. Last year, the event took place in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The Enactus World Cup showcases the valuable contributions made by Enactus teams worldwide and how the power of entrepreneurship can change the world. Students from Erasmus University Rotterdam will represent the Netherlands at this year's Enactus World Cup.
