Step On The Box

Keeping students in the region

We are looking for:
Students in Psychology, Business, Social studies, Learning and development in organisations, European Studies on Society

Status
Finished
Registration deadline
6 May 2022
Sprintday
10 May 2022
Location
Wim Duisenbergplantsoen 27, 6221 SE Maastricht, Netherlands, Onsite
1. Description of the challenge
Limburg wants to make an impact on social transitions, therefore talent is essential. Yet a large proportion leave after their studies. Why? What can the region/province do to keep talent for the region/province? What should companies offer? And how can we tempt students to start up their own business after their studies? We are especially looking for talented entrepreneurs to solve this challenge!
2. Expected outcome

Make an action plan to retain students in the region, and subsequently also to provide an incentive for entrepreneurship, designing a region-wide approach within the triple helix (i.e. business, knowledge institutions and government) to retain students for Limburg and encourage entrepreneurship.

About LIOF

LIOF is the regional development company of the Province of Limburg. We are responsible for strengthening the economic structure and, accordingly, Limburg's growth. As well as LIOF, six other regional development companies operate in the Netherlands: in Groningen, Gelderland, Noord-Brabant, and Zuid-Holland.

We help Limburg's SMEs grow from start to finish and beyond. By supporting SMEs we stimulate growth in the entire region. If the region grows, so does everyone in it. For LIOF growth is not just about sales and profits but also about greater competitiveness - to offer advantages and generate social returns. LIOF\u2019s work in the region is made tangible by creating jobs in Limburg, providing relevant products and services in and for Limburg