Day of the Entrepreneur 2026

For the 8th consecutive year, Holland House Mexico joins the initiative to celebrate small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) through the Day of the Entrepreneur. This festivity takes place on the third Friday of November every year in the Netherlands, organised by the MKB Nederland.

Through the Entrepreneur of the Year Award, Holland House Mexico recognises the outstanding efforts of a Dutch or Mexican entrepreneur that has driven economic, social and environmental progress in 2026. This year’s theme is: thrive in uncertainty.

Selection Process & Timeline

The selection process consists of three rounds, finalizing in an award cocktail:

Round 1: Nominations (Open Now). Nominate an outstanding entrepreneur by sending an email to events@hollandhousemexico.com or via this form. You can nominate yourself. Deadline is October 30.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Dutch entrepreneur or local SME in Mexico with a clear link to The Netherlands. (Must be an entrepreneur/CEO and not a director or manager for the SME)
• Must reside in Mexico
• Entrepreneurship with a demonstrable impact achieved on the Dutch/Mexican market.
• A sole proprietorship or small to medium-sized company (with maximum 250 employees)
• A frontrunner in the field of this year’s theme: thrive in uncertainty

(NOTE: When nominating, make sure you nominate all the CEO’s at the company and not just one)

Round 2: Jury Selection. In early November, our expert jury will evaluate all nominations and select 3 finalists.

Round 3: Public Voting. In early November, the community will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite finalist.

Award Cocktail & Announcement

In collaboration with the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Mexico, we will announce the winner during an evening cocktail celebration.

This event is open to the entire Dutch Mexican business community. Space is limited, and member preference applies, so please make sure to RSVP below!

• Date: Thursday, November 12, 2026
• Time: 19:00 – 21:00 hrs
• Location: Lomas de Chapultepec, Mexico City
• Registration is free

Follow us on social media for regular updates on deadlines, finalist announcements, and the voting process.