Our growth programmes are based on years of academic research and practical experience while working with top fast-growing companies in the Netherlands as well as abroad. Thanks to our multiple research projects, e.g. Top 250 Scaleups, ScaleUp Dashboard and European ScaleUp Monitor, we uncover the DNA of fast-growing companies. We use these success factors to train entrepreneurs with upscaling ambition during our growth programmes.
The programmes
Are you ready to kickstart your growth? Our programmes consist of interactive online and offline workshops covering diverse topics ranging from internal and external innovation, growth platforms, leadership, financials and much more. During all our workshops, we employ an experiential learning method, which means that we encourage participants to learn by doing while working on real-life cases. If you’re still starting your business, check our startup programmes.
Het Groeicollege Masterclass (in Dutch)
Are you looking for new growth opportunities? Or do you want more grip on the growth of your company? Learn to grow well-founded and to estimate realistic opportunities so that you and your company are ready for the future.
Next edition: 4 July 2023
Time: 14:30
Location: Erasmus Pavilijoen, Erasmus University Rotterdam
- During the programme: you will engage in discussions analysing small and large Dutch companies, such as Coolblue, Picnic and Takeaway with experts and like-minded entrepreneurs who are rest to invest in tomorrow’s future.
- At the end of the programme: you will have the necessary tools to create new business opportunities and set up an efficient and effective long-term strategy.
- For who? Het Groeicollege is for growth entrepreneurs with companies that are in the growth phase from 1 million in turnover and that manage more than five employees, and who want to continuously work on their personal growth and their company’s growth.
Het Groeicollege (in Dutch)
Are you a SMEs entrepreneur with growth ambitions? Then this programme might be perfect for you! Throughout this training, we’ll guide you through the discovery of your growth opportunities. Thanks to the expertise of our speakers and coaches, you will be able to turn your business into a healthy and durable fast-growing company. It’s not only about becoming bigger; it is also about being smarter, more agile and sustainable.
Duration: 4 months
Next edition: Starts October 2023
- During the programme: you will be introduced to relevant topics that enable you to grow your business. In a mix of (online) lectures and seminars, you will work on a personal growth plan for your business.
- At the end of the programme: you will have the necessary tools to grow your business and have a personal growth plan for it.
- For who? SME entrepreneurs with growth ambitions.
Het Groeicollege Leiderschap (in Dutch)
As an SME entrepreneur, your leadership skills are often put to the test. Your organization is growing and changing rapdily, but how do you lead these changes and how do you continue to work on your own development as a leader at the same time? This programme is specially developed for entrepreneurs who want to grow as a leader and effectively lead their organization through growth challenges.
Duration: 3 months
Next edition: Starts Q3 2023
- During the programme: you will work on your leadership challenge and learn how to effectively lead your organization into the next growth phase.
- At the end of the programme: you will have the necessary tools and skills to be an inspiring and effective leader.
- For who? SME entrepreneurs who want to develop their leadership skills.
Prof. dr. Justin Jansen & Prof. dr. Tom Mom "Successful companies are continously discovering and developing new growth paths. In this way, they innovate their company and make it smarter and more sustainable. In a nutshell, they are building a healthy fast-growing company"
Interested to know more?
Get in touch with Annique de Greef:
Email: education@ece.nl
Phone: +31 10 740 2334
