About Us
Who are we?
Erasmus Centre for Entrepreneurship (ECE) is a leading international centre for entrepreneurship education and research. Located in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, ECE empowers aspiring and seasoned entrepreneurs through knowledge, networks and access to resources, enabling them to turn their ideas into thriving business ventures.
Our focus
Ecosystems
Scaling up
Inclusive entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurial competencies
By equipping entrepreneurs with the competencies to navigate and leverage these ecosystems, we empower them to scale their ventures and amplify their impact.
As part of Erasmus University Rotterdam, we offer scientific insights made applicable for practice, various (training) programmes based on the scientific findings, events and support services that cultivate entrepreneurial thinking and encourage entrepreneurial behaviour. Through dynamic collaboration with entrepreneurs, academia, government and industrial partners, ECE actively shapes the future of entrepreneurship and promotes positive economic and social change, both locally and globally.
Our Team
Get to know our team of leading practitioners, academics, mentors, researchers, strategists, and industry experts!
Our Values
At the heart of Erasmus Centre for Entrepreneurship are three guiding values that power our mission. We're driven by an entrepreneurial spirit, turning challenges into opportunities and crafting sustainable solutions. Collaboration is our key to real impact, fostering growth within our team and building dynamic partnerships externally. Committed to excellence, we deliver top-notch work, strive for positive change, and embrace a journey of continuous improvement. Join us on a vibrant journey where innovation, collaboration, and excellence shape the future of entrepreneurship!
Our Brand Promises
At Erasmus Centre for Entrepreneurship, we promise an entrepreneurial journey where challenges spark opportunities and innovation knows no bounds. Our commitment to collaboration ensures a thriving ecosystem that fuels personal and professional growth, both within our team and through dynamic external partnerships. With an unwavering focus on excellence, we pledge to deliver top-tier work, foster positive change, and embrace a continuous learning mindset for a future shaped by innovation and societal impact.
10 Years of Entrepreneurship
On October 10th, 2023, we celebrated our ten-year anniversary. To commemorate this landmark, our team compiled articles that looks ahead at the ECE’s leading role in steering the future of entrepreneurship.
