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About the Dutch University Challenge (DUC)

The Dutch University Challenge is the largest student innovation- and entrepreneurship competition in the Netherlands.

During the DUC: students (hbo & wo), startups, universities and leading companies collaborate to tackle real-world societal challenges and turn ideas into impactful solutions.

The top 10 startups & innovations are selected to compete in the national DUC Grand Final.

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Get in touch

Hans Heijnen
Hans Heijnen
Founder Soapbox
hans.heijnen@soapbox.nl
+31 6 42 44 37 02
Luc Lebens
Luc Lebens
Founder Soapbox
luc.lebens@soapbox.nl
+31 6 42 44 37 04
Jana Huntjens
Jana Huntjens
Project Manager
jana.huntjens@soapbox.nl
+31 6 34 60 39 95
Anne Kievit
Anne Kievit
Strategic Sales Manager
anne.kievit@soapbox.nl
+31 6 38 21 09 40