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Wintercircus Collective Wild Card

  • We unite a diverse group of forward-thinkers and entrepreneurs in a vibrant environment to connect, create, and thrive.
  • We connect emerging talent - regardless of financial means - with experienced professionals and like/different-minded changemakers.
  • We offer Collective Wild Cards - a one-year membership for entrepreneurs and academics in need of financial support.
  • Together, we create an inspiring community that fosters bold ideas and inclusive innovation.

Apply below.

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Are you the Wild Card we are looking for?

  • The Wild Card program is designed for individuals only.
  • We’re looking for aspiring entrepreneurs and academics/students eager to dive into entrepreneurship.
  • Do you have a startup and a passion for entrepreneurship? Want to grow your network but feel financial barriers are holding you back?

If the answer is ‘yes’, you’re exactly who we’re looking for!

To apply, share your motivation through a questionnaire, demonstrating how your vision, plans, or ambitions align with our mission to drive innovation, foster entrepreneurship, and create a positive social impact.

The questionnaire also evaluates financial need to ensure Wild Cards go to those who truly require support.

Applications and intakes for Collective Wild Cards are open on a rolling basis.

Let us help you take the next step toward your future.

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Your benefits at a glance

With a Collective Wild Card, you unlock a range of benefits:

  • A one-year membership worth €1200
  • Access to Wintercircus Collective: spaces, community, and weekly activities
  • Credits for meeting rooms worth €200/month
  • Free access to the gym and discounted rates for sports classes
  • 10% discount at all bars and dining spots in Wintercircus

Learn about our very first Collective Wild Card below.

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Maryam Imbumi, Our first Wild Card

Maryam Imbumi, a Kenyan bio-engineering student and PhD researcher at Ghent University, is on a mission to combat child malnutrition by bringing academic insights into the world.

With her unique and innovative insect-enriched food products — both highly nutritious and environmentally sustainable — she converts research into tangible solutions.