HVHL Business Fair
12 June 2026
We warmly welcome you to join us as we proudly present dozens innovative ideas from HVHL’s future entrepreneurs and sustainability ambassadors.
About 200 (inter)national bachelor students of the study programmes Animal Society and Business (ASB), Equine Sports and Business (ESB), Food Technology (FT), International Agribusiness and Trade (IAT), Management of the Living Environment (ML) and International Development Management (IDM) will showcase various products, services and ideas in the fair.
Prepare your visit:
Scroll through this website: two days before the fair takes place you can have a sneak peek because this website will be buzzing with information about all participants
Plan your trip by bike or public transport to be on time for the grand opening of the fair at 11:00h in the HVHL aula
Bring your business card and note pad to make the most out of your visit
More information on the programme, participating jury members and prize categories will be published here in May.
Highlight and Winning Projects 2026
On June 12, 2026, the annual HVHL Business Fair & Innovation Market took place – a day dedicated to showcasing the innovative, sustainable, and entrepreneurial projects developed by our students. In front of an audience of professionals, partners, fellow students, and a panel of expert judges, they demonstrated how theory and practice come together to create impactful solutions to societal challenges.
The presentations were engaging and the students’ enthusiasm was truly inspiring. Several projects received multiple awards. We are proud to highlight the winning entries below:
Year 1
From neighbour to friend: Innovation Market 1st place
Thuis: Innovation Market 2nd place
Bridging Generations: People's choice
Year 2
Equifold: Social Media 1st place
Go Juice: Social Media 2nd place
Rootiva: Feasibility 1st place
Agrioxy: Feasibility 2nd place
Vinefiber: Sustainability 1st place
Mycobeautyco: Sustainability 2nd place
Go Juice: People's choice
The 2026 edition of the Business Fair & Innovation Market once again highlighted the remarkable talent, entrepreneurial mindset, and social engagement of our students. We are proud of their achievements and thank all colleagues, partners, and visitors who made this event possible.
We welcome guests! Interested in joining?
Please contact us by clicking here if you are a havo-, vwo-, or mbo-student who would like to participate in next year’s fair.
Projects
Moo 'n Melt
Botanic Brew
Fence Fenders
Equi Bookings
Study programmes
Animal Society and Business (ASB)
Advising livestock farmers or run your own business.
Equine Sports and Business (ESB)
Combining passion for horses and business.
Food Technology (FT)
Developing new, healthy and innovative foods.
International Agribusiness and Trade (IAT)
Trading and entrepreneurship on the international market.
Management of the Living Environment (ML)
Developing areas and designing cities.
MBO / HAVO / VWO
External students presenting their own innovative business ideas.
Building your world
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Information
Please contact us if you want more information, become a jury member, get in touch with specific participants or want to join!
Linda van Haren
Karen Tuason