{"id":44414,"date":"2025-02-13T14:45:11","date_gmt":"2025-02-13T12:45:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wateralliance.nl\/?post_type=wa_events&#038;p=44414"},"modified":"2025-05-01T12:04:06","modified_gmt":"2025-05-01T10:04:06","slug":"european-watercampus-business-challenge-2026","status":"publish","type":"wa_events","link":"https:\/\/wateralliance.nl\/en\/event\/european-watercampus-business-challenge-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"European WaterCampus Business Challenge 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From <strong>March 23rd to 27th, 2026<\/strong>, the 14th edition of the <strong>WaterCampus Business Challenge (WCBC)<\/strong> will take place in Leeuwarden. This unique program offers startups, PhD researchers, and entrepreneurs from medium-sized companies the opportunity to turn their innovative ideas into successful businesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why participate?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Network with peers and experts<\/strong>: Meet other innovative entrepreneurs and professionals in the water sector.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pitch to investors &amp; customers<\/strong>: Get the chance to present your idea to potential investors, launching customers, and technology partners.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Learn from top coaches &amp; CEOs<\/strong>: Experience five days of intensive training and mentorship from experienced entrepreneurs and industry experts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Proven track record<\/strong>: Almost all participants from previous editions are still active and successful in the sector!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#66c0ed33\"><em>\u201cThe organisation of the event is on a very high level. I think I will never<\/em> <em>be in the same room with so many CEOs again. CEOs that are really there to help you<\/em> <em>improving your business case. Thanks for an amazing week!\u201d<\/em> &#8211; 2023 Participant<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to expect?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A 5-day program focused on business development and strategy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Personalized coaching and feedback from experienced professionals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Exclusive access to the WaterCampus network with over 300 companies and 40 research institutes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Presentation of your business plan to a renowned panel of experts and investors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Selection criteria<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates are evaluated based on their <strong>innovation potential, sustainability, and market opportunities<\/strong>. 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