Enactus UvA

Enactus is a global student association and business incubator, active in 35+ countries worldwide and 12 cities across the Netherlands. At its core, Enactus connects ambitious, creative students with academic, business, and professional leaders to tackle real societal and environmental challenges through entrepreneurship.

Locally, at the University of Amsterdam, we provide students with the opportunity to learn by doing: launching projects, testing ideas, and collaborating with startups, companies, and institutions. Our mission is to inspire and equip young leaders with the skills, network, and experience to create meaningful impact, not only for the communities they engage with, but also for their own personal and professional development.

EN•ACT•US

Enactus stands for Entrepreneurial, Action, Us. It represents a global community of student, academic and business leaders who are passionate about using entrepreneurship to create positive social and environmental impact. The name reflects the core values of the organization:

Entrepeneurial - igniting business innovation with integrity and passion.

Action - taking action to make a positive social impact that inspires and sparks social enterprise.

Us - representing a diverse group of individuals who collaborate to create a better world. Through our projects and initiatives, we work together to develop innovative solutions to pressing social and environmental challenges.