OpenFieldTio Young Entrepreneur Venture Grant
Annual business plan competition providing seed funding to graduating Tio students launching e-commerce, sustainable hospitality, or fintech startups.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Tio student or alumnus within 12 months of graduation
- English language proficiency
- English or Dutch working fluency
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Full business plan (20 pages), 3-year cash flow forecast, and pitch presentation
- Recommendation letters
- Jury panel evaluation
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- €10,000 equity-free startup seed grant and one-on-one business mentorship from Dutch venture investors
- Application fee
- €0
- Tuition / joining costs
- €0
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- April 15, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Tio Business School documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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