Intrapreneurship Program

The world is changing fast. Standing still is not an option, particularly in the Food & Flower industry. Change and innovation call for different ways of thinking, new experiences and the expansion of your network. And this is precisely what the Intrapreneurship Program offers you as talent. Learn the start-up mentality, tools and skills, which you can immediately apply towards innovation within the company you work for. Curious? Let’s go!

"The program has exceeded all my expectations, I have a completely different mindset thanks to this project. The program has given me tools to implement change within the company where I work."

Melvin van der Zeyden - Yex (class of 2018)

What does the program look like?

Over the course of a year, with a group of up to 18 ambitious young professionals in the Food & Flower industry, you participate in the Intrapreneurship program. The programs consists of two phases:

Phase 1

3 months

Learn the tools, skills and mindset of start-up founders to advance your company 10 steps further in a single year. After a 3-day kick-off, you take part in weekly training sessions, where you will develop your skills in, among others, influencing, persuading and change management. At the same time you kick-start a start-up in a team of 3 to 4 fellow participants. Does your team have the best start-up? If so, you will win €7,500 which can be used to encourage innovation within the companies the team members work for, or, in consultation with the employers, to invest in the start-up project.

Phase 2

9 months

New skills and mindset: check. New network and inspiration from cool start-ups and talent inside & outside the sector: check! On to the next phase. In phase two you will work on an innovation or change project within your company. So, you put your new knowledge directly into practice. Every month we come together for an inspiration session. Company visits, field trips and cooperation with peers, mentors and experienced entrepreneurs contribute to your innovative strength and that of the organisation you work for.

"Je kunt nooit genoeg vragen stellen! Met die mindset ontdek je genoeg kansen om innovatie te bevorderen."

AMY CHRISTOFFELS - Rijk Zwaan (class of 2023)

What kind of innovator are you? Take the test!

You would like to take the company you work for one, five or 10 steps further. Hero! But, not every 'innovator' is the same. For example, do you deal more with internal innovation or external innovation? Which type of innovator are you? Take the test!

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Het HortiHeroes Intrapreneurship programma wordt door deelnemers beoordeeld met een 9,1

Nieuw!

Het HortiHeroes Intrapreneurship Programma is geaccrediteerd als Post HBO-opleiding. Dit houdt in dat het programma is erkend als een postbachelor of HBO+-opleiding. Post HBO opleidingen gaan aanzienlijker dieper in op de materie en vereisen een hoger analytisch vermogen van deelnemers dan een HBO-opleiding. De theorie die tijdens het Intrapreneurship Programma wordt behandeld wordt dan ook vanuit een strategisch-tactisch perspectief naar de praktijk vertaald waardoor je de lesstof direct kunt toepassen in complexe zakelijke situaties.

The Intrapreneurship Program is perfect for you if…

Talents from these companies already take part

“Wat ik het meest waardeerde van het programma is de mate waarin ik werd uitgedaagd om snel te schakelen en te leren. Innovatie gaat over klantwensen dus ga erop uit en praat met je klanten. Zoek uit waar het echte probleem zit voordat je iets gaat oplossen.”

Jan-Willem Keijzer - Royal Brinkman (class of 2020)

The HortiHeroes method

The Intrapreneurship Program follows the HortiHeroes method: inspire, train, act. You will be inspired and benefit from having the right knowledge to take action, enabling you to bring innovation to your company.

Inspire

Train

Act

Practical information

Start: september 2024

More information? Our Academy lead Raffi will be happy to answer your questions via e-mail or a phone call.