Dare to Lead Society

Dare to Lead Society is an initiative by Enactus Netherlands and the Social Impact Factory, in which together we contribute to a new generation of changemakers!


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DARE TO DREAM BIG AND MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD

Dare to Lead Society betreft een Engelstalig programma, onderstaande tekst is in het Engels


Dare to Lead Society is an innovative 10-week program designed to empower you to drive change in your city. In this program, you will start with an urgent societal or climate-related challenge and work towards an innovative solution, transforming your ideas into a viable business concept.


Working alongside your team, you will develop and test your business idea, showing how entrepreneurship and social responsibility can effectively come together. The program covers everything about impact entrepreneurship, from idea development to testing your business concept, ensuring you have a solid foundation to build upon.



Supported by workshops, training sessions, and guidance from experienced business coaches, government officials, and industry experts, you’ll gain personal & professional skills and knowledge needed to address the issues you care about. Each project aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), ensuring your efforts contribute to global impact.

What can you expect?

🎓 10-week challenge from October 2025 till December 2025

 

🔥 Choose from 3 challenges: climate change, welfare or inclusion.

 

📅 4 national event days in Utrecht where you come together with your peers: 

  • Kick-off: Friday afternoon, October 17
  • Deep dive days:
  •  Saturday, November 15 – Ideation & Business Model Canvas
  •  Saturday, November 22 – Pilot Phase
  • Test Event: Friday afternoon, December 5

 

🧑‍🏫 Support through coachingworkshops, and expert guidance

 

🕒 Time commitment: ~4–8 hrs/week between October – December

 

💸 Free program (value: €1750)

What’s in it for you?

🌍 Make an Impact: Develop an entrepreneurial solution to urgent societal or climate challenges in your region and contribute to the SDGs.

 

🛠️ Hands-on Entrepreneurial Experience: Turn your innovative and socially responsible ideas into a real business.

 

📈 Elevate Your CV & Personal Competencies: Gain valuable experience in impact entrepreneurship, build essential business and leadership skills, and make your CV stand out.

 

🤝 Grow Your Network: Connect with industry leaders, educational institutions, and government officials to expand your professional network.

 

🌐 Join a Global Community: Be part of the international Enactus network, connecting with passionate individuals and teams worldwide.

Interested?

Sign up now to join the Dare to Lead Society Community!

Question?

Foto Thirza Clayton

 

Thirza Clayton

 

Project Coordinator Dare to Lead Society

 

Partners

Dare to Lead Society is a ‘Maatschappelijke Diensttijd Programma‘ and a collaboration between Social Impact Factory and Enactus Netherlands.

 

We would be nowhere without all our trusty partners who have put together finances, skills and brainpower to help us develop this programme.

 

We are always looking for new partners who are interested in working with us on this programme. Please reach out to thirza@socialimpactfactory.com if you want to get in touch regarding possibilities.

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