TEX: The Launch

March 19, 2026
12:30 - 14:30
DesignLab, University of Twente
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TEX: The Launch

This is where it starts. This is The Launch of The Entrepreneurial Experience. During this event, you will dip your toe into the world of entrepreneurship. You will discover what the University of Twente has to offer, which entrepreneurs have gone before you, and where to start on your entrepreneurial journey. The Launch comes with no strings attached. It's an experience. It's a taste of what could be.

We'll kick off with an inspiring presentation about entrepreneurship at the University of Twente. You'll then hear stories from entrepreneurs who started their careers at the University of Twente, sharing their experiences in a panel discussion. Afterward, we'll discover if you have the entrepreneurial potential, and you'll learn more about what you can expect from The Entrepreneurial Experience.

You came to leave your mark. Get ready to gain the confidence, skills, and connections to become a change-maker. Take the first step. Join The Launch. 

Program

Thursday 19-03-2026
12:30 p.m.
Walk-in
1 p.m.

Vinod Subramaniam

Opening

What does the University of Twente have to offer in the field of entrepreneurship? And why is the University of Twente the most entrepreneurial university in the Netherlands? Executive Board President Vinod Subramaniam explains.

1:15 p.m.

Lea Milovich (FlowBeams), Emile Nijssen (Homey), Gabriel Costa (J58)

Panel talk with entrepreneurs

What's it like to start your business during or after your studies or research? And how do you grow? This panel will help you find out.

1:35 p.m.
Entrepreneurial DNA

What does it take to be an entrepreneur? And can anyone do it? Together we'll discover your entrepreneurial profile.

1:50 p.m.

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Entrepreneurship in business

How entrepreneurial can you be within a company? And what entrepreneurial skills do regional companies demand from young talent? We're talking with several partner companies to show you the possibilities if you don't start your own business.

2 p.m.
TEX Explained

What is The Entrepreneurial Experience? What does the program entail, and what will you gain from it? We'll explain it all, and you'll have the opportunity to ask all your questions.

2:15 p.m.
End

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