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Amsterdam InChange | formerly known as Amsterdam Smart City Innovation begins where boundaries fade Amsterdam InChange is the open innovation platform for the Amsterdam region and beyond. A collaboration between governments, knowledge institutions, social organisations and innovative companies, building a better future for all. We create an open and safe space in which we focus on cross-organisational innovation. We bring together knowledge and perspectives to find creative solutions and shape the city and region of the future. Amsterdam InChange was formerly known as Amsterdam Smart City. connecting parties, replicate solutions elsewhere in the city, accelerate innovative projects, smart city development, partnerships, innovation, urban development, mobility, and circular economy Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: smart city | 13 | 1 | 12 | 13 | |
Redirect We get brave brands the attention they deserve. Redirect is an independent, full-service, branding & design studio + digital marketing & advertising agency based in Salt Lake City, Utah that helps organizations scale, accelerate growth, increase revenue, and win the fight in a results-focused world. Creative Content, Video Production, Social Media Strategy, Interactive, Email, Direct Marketing, Content Marketing, Creative, Digital, Advertising, and Branding Type: Media | 94 | 38 | 45 | 16 | |
The Dutch Weed Burger Profoundly Plant Based We are the rebels that believe in radical change. The ones that turn the tide for the animals, the planet and ourselves, guided by the gospel of the sea, the source of all life. From protein-rich beans to the magical wonder of the ocean greens. Always enjoying this profound deliciousness. We are nourished by the best foods that the plant-based kingdom has to offer. Type: Startup Activities: foodtech Technologies: Bio sourced materials | 6 | 0 | 2 | 5 | |
Yespers Towards a food chain that serves both people and the planet! With amazing products and special ingredients towards an inclusive and sustainable food valuechain. #impactwithfood #foodwithimpact Social Enterprise, Food, retail, innovation, sdgs, social impact, foodwithimpact, impactwithfood, and foodwaste Type: Startup Activities: foodtech Technologies: Decarbonization | 5 | 1 | 4 | 14 | |
DRIFT for transition Research - Consultancy - Academy | Together we accelerate transitions towards #just, #sustainable, #resilient societies. DRIFT sees the need & opportunities for fundamental changes towards sustainable futures. We have the insight, drive and experience to support people, cities, sectors and organisations to take action. We develop and share transformative knowledge, apply new methods in practice, provide academic and professional training and engage in public debate. This way society benefits directly from our latest insights, and we continually advance our theories based on real challenges. Together we accelerate transitions towards more just, sustainable and resilient societies. Transition management, Sustainable development, Circular … Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: cleantech greentech | 20 | 3 | 16 | 47 | |
Oscar Circulair [Automatic translation follows] Oscar Circulair is on a mission to make cities waste-free! Oscar makes cities waste-free! Oscar's goal is to reduce the residual waste stream, bundle high-quality raw material flows for reuse and increase the liveability of an area by limiting (polluting) transport movements. With a small and sustainable vehicle, Oscar personally collects the waste and raw materials from all participants seven days a week. We work with people who are at a distance from the labor market, among others. Waste and raw materials are transported to a hub in the area. At the hub, value streams and residual … Type: Startup Activities: cleantech greentech Technologies: New Materials | 2 | 1 | 2 | 28 | |
Dharmalife [Automatic translation follows] We manufacture the #Collagenfamily product line, the first family with high concentrations of hydrolyzed collagen + a powerful biotechnological development that we call Qüid® Boost your youth and vitality through its 3 innovative lines Glamming ®, Healthing ® and Slimming ® Type: Startup Activities: cosmetics healthtech manufacturing | 8 | 3 | 7 | 9 | |
IN Amsterdam One-stop-shop service for international newcomers in the Amsterdam Area International Newcomers Amsterdam (IN Amsterdam, previously called the Expatcenter Amsterdam) is a joint initiative of the Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND), and the City of Amsterdam, Amstelveen, Almere, Diemen, Haarlemmermeer, Hilversum, Haarlem and Velsen. Its goal is to improve immigration and highly skilled migrant procedures in the Amsterdam area, as well as act as a valuable information source for all internationals living in the Amsterdam area. With newly simplified processes and applications, IN Amsterdam aims to better meet the needs of international companies and their expatriate employees. IN Amsterdam is situated … Type: Public | 65 | 13 | 43 | 16 | |
Fairphone Sustainable. Long-lasting. Fair. 🌿 Fairphone is a social enterprise that is building a movement for fairer electronics. By making a phone, we’re opening up the supply chain and creating new relationships between people and their products. We’re making a positive impact across the value chain in mining, design, manufacturing and life cycle, while expanding the market for products that put ethical values first. Together with our community, we’re changing the way products are made. Fair business, Design, Research, Mining, Smartphones, Repair, Recycling, Research, Crowd Funding, and Social Enterprise Type: Startup Activities: cleantech civictech greentech manufacturing Technologies: Decarbonization | 53 | 26 | 16 | 154 | |
The Chairmen at Work [Automatic translation follows] The Chairmen at Work offers high-quality vitality services, through our enthusiastic, skilled and visually impaired staff. The Chairmen at Work is a social enterprise, specialized in vitality services. What makes The Chairmen at Work unique and special, is that all masseurs and coaches have a visual impairment. Due to the loss of a sense, our people are very empathetic and have more focus on the person they massage and/or coach. They contribute to vitality in the workplace, resulting in: energetic employees, less absenteeism and a lot of positive attention for the employees. By working together with The … Type: Startup Activities: healthtech | 12 | 0 | 11 | 10 | |
Rechtstreex [Automatic translation follows] The online, local grocery service for fresh and sustainable food - rechttreex.nl Fresh, seasonal groceries directly from farmers and makers in your own region. Rechtstreex makes that possible. You order online or take out a subscription and enjoy the best the region has to offer. This way you know where your food comes from and you support farmers who are working on an attractive landscape in your region. Everyone in this local food chain gets a face and is just as committed to good food as you are. In this way we make a difference together and … Type: Startup Activities: cleantech foodtech greentech Technologies: Decarbonization | 3 | 0 | 2 | 38 | |
Travel Electric Driving change Travel Electric (formerly known as Taxi Electric) offers comfortable, safe and sustainable personal transportation services for businesses, non-profit, hotels and private individuals in the Netherlands. In 2011 the company was the first in the world to provide 100% electric taxi services. Since 2020 Travel Electric has been expanding its service to mobility-as-a-service including e-bikes, e-scooters, tram, train and more. Taxi Services - Amsterdam & Schiphol Airport, mobility-as-a-service, taxi schiphol airport, and travel Type: Startup Activities: transporttech traveltech Technologies: Decarbonization | 3 | 1 | 1 | 17 | |
Black Bear Carbon We bring the Circular Economy to tires! How often do you change the tyres on your car? Do you know where they end up at the end of their lives? Black Bear brings them into the circular economy! We are the world's first producer of Cradle to Cradle CertifiedTM carbon black. We choose to change the industry with breakthrough technology and with passionate people. Carbon black is usually produced by burning fossil fuels and therefore emitting large amounts of CO2. We produce carbon black by extracting it from waste tires and converting the remains of the tires into oil and … Type: Startup Activities: cleantech greentech manufacturing Technologies: Decarbonization | 10 | 3 | 8 | 13 | |
Ojay Greene A brand inspired by the radical generosity of women everywhere 👩 Ojay Greene is a brand built around women who we love and we are, whether you are a farmer in rural Kenya or a single mom working a 9-to-5 job anywhere in the world. In a world where unpaid labor often goes unseen and undervalued, we intend for our products to speak to the unseen work of caring for others in our life. We hope that Ojay Greene feels like an embrace of gratitude to anyone, anywhere. Community Development, Market Linkage, Smallholder Farmer Mobilization, ICT Innovation, Sustainable Agriculture, and … Type: Startup Activities: agritech foodtech Technologies: Decarbonization | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | |
rotterzwam Sinds 2013 helpen wij organisaties hun koffiedik te redden van de vuilverbranding. Mogen wij ook jullie koffie redden? Rotterzwam believes in a society that closes cycles, uses raw materials to the maximum of their potential and consumes more green proteins than animal proteins. We do this by working together locally, regionally and internationally to stimulate and facilitate the production of mushrooms on local residual flows. The result is a wide range of products and services around mushroom production, awareness and lovely snacks based on green proteins. Eetbare paddenstoelenkwekerij, Oesterzwammen op koffiedik, Stadslandbouw, Inspirerende spreker, Opleiding: Mushroom Master Program, and Rondleidingen | 3 | 1 | 0 | 10 | |
Volgroen [Automatic translation follows] Making it more sustainable without investing Volgroen offers financial solutions for companies that want to become more sustainable by using, for example, LED lighting, solar panels, solar boilers, biomass, infrared or other energy-saving technologies. Volgroen makes it possible for these companies to become more sustainable, without having to invest themselves. As a result, companies immediately benefit from a lower energy bill. Even after settlement of the monthly lease amount. This way, companies can become more sustainable without investing. We believe that financing should be “turnkey”, simple to explain and directly related to energy savings. That is why … Type: Startup Activities: cleantech greentech Technologies: Solar Technologies | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | |
Gham Power Solar for Business and Community Gham Power is a Solar company based in Kathmandu, Nepal. Established in 2010, we have carried out over 4,000 projects with a cumulative installed capacity of over 5.8 MW. We are the first company to venture into the rural energy sector and the first to introduce pay-as-you-go services in the energy market. 7 out of the 28 million people in Nepal live without access to electricity, mostly in rural, subsistence farming communities. They use kerosene, firewood, and diesel for energy, paying costs as high as $5/kWh. Clean and affordable energy can significantly help increase local … Type: Startup Activities: cleantech greentech Technologies: Solar Technologies | 5 | 1 | 3 | 53 | |
SPARK Bright days ahead We are Spark, and we're here to power tomorrow. We connect millions of people in emerging markets to solar power. We promise the highest level of customer satisfaction, and we deliver on that promise. Our modular systems are carefree and help you grow in life and work, no matter where you live, our grid allows even the smallest community to become energy resilient. User integrated design, Innovative Smart-Grid based Energy Networks, Combining research and direct implementation, System design, Leveraging existing local networks, solar, electrification, paygo, linking supply and demand, micro grid, solar home system, village level entrepreneurs, … Type: Startup Activities: cleantech greentech Technologies: Sensors Solar Technologies | 5 | 1 | 4 | 44 | |
Chocolatemakers BV Bean-to-bar chocolate factory in Amsterdam. Organic and hand made chocolate production. Planet-Loving Deliciousness 🌴🍫Chocolate for Chocolate lovers. Type: Startup Activities: foodtech Technologies: Bio sourced materials | 2 | 0 | 1 | 18 | |
KiesZon [Automatic translation follows] KiesZon designs, finances and realises large-scale solar power projects. After delivery, KiesZon also takes care of the maintenance and operation of the project. From the first introductory meeting to the annual maintenance, KiesZon ensures a flawless process aimed at realising an optimally performing solar power project. Our process is designed with our own advisors, engineers, mechanics and our own working method. That is vertical integration according to KiesZon, everything in-house and under our own management. In this way, we, as a Full Service Solar Company, ensure that partners do not have to worry. One professional party for … Type: Startup Activities: cleantech energytech greentech Technologies: Decarbonization Solar Technologies | 5 | 1 | 3 | 99 | |
ENERGIA - International Network on Gender and Sustainable Energy ENERGIA is an international network of like-minded organisations and professionals, active in Africa and Asia, with one common vision: Women and men have equal and equitable access to and control over sustainable energy services as an essential right to development To achieve this, we: - contribute to energy access for all by scaling up the delivery of energy services through women-led micro and small businesses, - advocate for and provide technical support to mainstream gender approaches in energy policies and programs, - provide the evidence base for improving energy investment effectiveness through research, - raise awareness and enhance knowledge of … Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: cleantech greentech | 11 | 2 | 8 | 4 | |
Nuvo Energy Africa A Renewable energy solutions company delivering viable PV solutions to clients on the African continent. A renewable energy solutions company delivering viable energy solutions to clients on across the African continent. We are proudly African. 🇦🇴🇬🇭🇱🇸🇳🇦🇳🇬🇸🇱🇺🇬🇿🇦🇸🇷🇸🇿🇹🇿 Green Solutions, Sustainibility, Solar Power, Photo Voltiac, Design, Supply & Install, Solar, Green Energy, Project Management, Design, EPC, EPCM, and Green Type: Startup Activities: cleantech energytech greentech Technologies: Decarbonization Solar Technologies | 11 | 1 | 10 | 18 | |
Steward Redqueen The consultancy firm that wants to make business work for society The consultancy firm that wants to make business work for society We believe that great companies know that their success in the market depends on the positive impact they have on society. Our clients want to understand and increase their impact. Our business is helping them do that. We are a specialised consultancy that works across the globe advising organisations on impact and sustainability. Read more in our Culture Manifesto: https://demo.app.getsumm.co/manifesto/culturesrq Strategy, Consulting, Development Finance, ESG, ESG Management, Impact Measurement, Evaluation, Impact investing, Socio Economic Impact Assessment, and Integrated … Type: Startup Activities: consulting constructiontech | 7 | 1 | 6 | 34 | |
MUD Jeans Frontrunners In Circular Denim. MUD Jeans is a Dutch sustainable denim brand and the first circular denim brand in the world, known for its innovative ‘Lease A Jeans’ model. As a leader in circular innovation, MUD Jeans scores in the top 5 of B Corps. MUD Jeans has also won various awards and recognitions such as Koning Willem 1-Plaquette for Sustainable Entrepreneurship (2022), ABN Amro Sustainable Retailer of the Year (2020), Sustainable Leaders Award (2015), Peta Vegan Award (2015). Recycle, Fair Trade, MUD Jeans, Circular Design, Denim, Innovation, B Corp, Carbon Neutral, and Fashion Type: Startup Activities: cleantech fashtech greentech Technologies: New Materials | 16 | 5 | 5 | 31 | |
One Acre Fund Farmers First! One Acre Fund supplies smallholder farmers in Africa with the financing and training they need to grow more food and earn more money. Instead of giving handouts, we invest in farmers to generate a permanent gain in farm income. We supply a complete service bundle of seeds and fertilizer, financing, training, and market facilitation— and we deliver these services within walking distance of more than 1 million rural farmers we serve. We measure success in our ability to make farmers more prosperous and we always put Farmers First. www.oneacrefund.org international development, agriculture innovation, social enterprise, hunger relief, agriculture, … Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: agritech | 13 | 9 | 0 | 3,748 | |
Mirova SunFunder Mirova SunFunder is a mission-driven finance business based in Nairobi focused on clean energy and climate investments in emerging markets. In June 2022, SunFunder joined forces with Mirova, an affiliate of Natixis Investment Managers dedicated to impact investing. Solar Assets Finance, Debt Financing, Emerging Markets, and Project Finance Type: Incubators & VCs Technologies: Solar Technologies | 4 | 2 | 2 | 25 | |
Postcode Lotteries Green Challenge The Postcode Lotteries Green Challenge is one of the largest competitions in the field of sustainable entrepreneurship. Green start-ups from Germany, Great Britain, the Netherlands, Norway and Sweden can submit their promising sustainable business plans. The winner will receive €500,000 to further develop the product or service, and to bring it to market. The runner-up will receive €200,000 and the three other finalists will receive €100,000 each. An international jury selects the winner and runner-up. In addition to the prize money, all finalists will receive over six months of expert coaching to optimise their business opportunities. Tags: H2020 Type: Event NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: greentech | 13 | 7 | 5 | 3 | |
AirZyme Reversing global warming using nature’s own regulators. Reversing global warming using nature’s own regulators. Type: Startup Activities: cleantech greentech Technologies: Decarbonization | 11 | 0 | 9 | 2 | |
Investment Ready Program NL We make scalable green ventures ready for investment, growth and impact. Annually, a cohort of 10-12 selected entrepreneurs follow a unique 5-month peer-learning program that consists of 12 training days and individual support, leading up to an investor forum, supported by mentors, speakers, content experts, associates and powerful business tools. Participants have a proof-of-concept and are seeking equity investment (€200k tot €2mln) to scale up their ventures. All participants present their investment case to investors and partners in order to raise capital. Earlier participants raised over EUR 10 mn in funding. Partners: Impact Hub Amsterdam, ING Netherlands Fund, BCG, De … Tags: H2020 Type: Incubators & VCs | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 | |
TIIME TIIME is an advocacy, advisory and education provider in Sustainability and Impact solutions. TIIME's vision is a global economy where positive social and environmental impact is consciously and systematically integrated. #impactimperative: the absolute necessity for organisations and investors to recognize their impact - positive and negative - on people and planet and the commitment to improving that ratio. Our mission is to: · Increase awareness of opportunities and best practice related to sustainability and impact initiatives · Empower business and finance with relevant knowledge, tools and partnerships to transition effectively and successfully. · Support organisations in defining their impact goals … Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: cleantech greentech | 16 | 6 | 10 | 4 | |
One Tree Planted 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Dedicated to Global Reforestation 🌲 Since 2014, One Tree Planted has been dedicated to global reforestation. We have successfully planted over 135.5 million trees with 378 partners across 82 countries, including North America, Latin America, Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Pacific. Our mission is simple: make it easy for anyone to help the environment by planting trees. By working together, we aim to restore forests, create habitats for biodiversity, and make a positive social impact worldwide. Join us in our mission to make the world a greener place, one tree at a time. Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: it services | 43 | 18 | 35 | 101 | |
Stathmos-Balance the Climate Stathmos New direct air capture technology to balance the climate Stathmos represents the next generation of direct air capture (DAC). We combine novel sorbent and innovative process in our modular Statbox to remove permanently carbon dioxyde and balance the climat. Direct Air Capture and Carbon dioxyde removal Type: Startup Activities: greentech cleantech Technologies: Decarbonization | 11 | 5 | 7 | 3 | |
Getro 🤝 Getro makes it easy to connect people and companies in your network with a branded job board and private talent network. Getro is on a mission to help people reveal the hidden potential inside their networks and do the work they love. We build branded job boards and talent networks for venture capital funds, startup accelerators, professional communities, and governments across the world. Customers use our platform to save time when making high-value, warm introductions between companies and professionals in their networks. Recruiting, Social Good, Hiring, Job Search, Job Discovery, Social Enterprise, Technology, AI, VC, Software Development, and Introductions | 7 | 0 | 6 | 31 | |
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation We invest in social entrepreneurs who change the world. Started in 2002, Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation (DRK) is a global venture philanthropy firm supporting early stage, high impact social enterprises. Borrowed from our venture capital legacy, DRK finds, funds and supports exceptional leaders building innovative solutions to some of the world’s most challenging problems. Since beginning this work over 20 years ago, DRK has invested in more than 245 organizations that have collectively impacted over 480 million lives to date. early stage, nonprofits, social entrepreneurship, board governance, venture philanthropy, foundation, and scale Type: Incubators & VCs | 15 | 2 | 7 | 56 | |
ImpactCity Doing good and doing business ImpactCity: is all about innovations for a better world, bringing together doing good and doing business. The Hague is the city for entrepreneurs who want to build a better world. As ImpactCity, The Hague offers a wide range of opportunities and services to entrepreneurs and other impact makers with innovative solutions. We believe that economic success goes hand in hand with solutions for a better world. We call this “doing good & doing business” and encourage it in all kinds of ways with practical help: we open doors to investors and offer access to a … Type: Public | 24 | 4 | 22 | 7 | |
BOEi [Automatic translation follows] BOEi gives meaningful places new meaning by restoring and repurposing heritage BOEi is a non-profit organisation that focuses on repurposing industrial, religious and agricultural heritage. From water towers to shipyards, from monasteries to manor farms. It does this from various angles: as an investor, as a developer but also as an advisor. BOEi investigates the feasibility of repurposing, prevents decay, restores, finds a suitable function and guides new users, so that the building or complex is preserved. See also www.BOEi.nl for our mission, projects and shareholders. Farms and churches can also be repurposed. To this end, BOEi … Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: it services | 1 | 0 | 1 | 124 | |
Unreasonable We build community between entrepreneurs, institutions, and investors to profitably solve pressing global problems. We are an international company that supports a Fellowship for growth-stage entrepreneurs, channels exclusive deal-flow to investors, and partners with institutions to discover profit in solving global problems. As a community, we exist to lead the transition to a more just and regenerative economy. The 400+ ventures in the Unreasonable Fellowship operate across more than 180 countries, have collectively generated $15 billion in revenue, raised $15.1 billion in financing, and are positively impacting the lives of more than 1.4 billion people. Sound Unreasonable? We hope so. … Type: Incubators & VCs | 38 | 11 | 20 | 452 | |
Dutch Design Week Dutch Design Week is the quality stage for the design of the future and the future of design. In October of each year, Dutch Design Week (DDW) takes place in Eindhoven. One of the most influential design events, it presents work and ideas of more than 2600 designers to 335,000 visitors from home and abroad. From 19-27 October 2024, DDW24 will be back to inspire and connect design professionals and enthusiasts. DDW is different from other design events, because it concentrates on the designs of the future and the future of design. Although during the event every imaginable discipline and … Type: Event NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: uxtech | 13 | 4 | 7 | 33 | |
Zonhub Best financing solution for solar energy - from €30.000 onwards We are a financing platform for solar-energy projects. ZonnepanelenDelen helps with the realisation of projects by taking care of financing, contracting, administration and management. Financing solution made for solar energy. 100% score! solar energy, community solar, renewable energy, sustainable finance, solar financing, financiering zonnepanelen, financiele burgerparticipatie, financiering zonnedak, and financiering zonnepark Type: Startup Activities: cleantech energytech greentech Technologies: Solar Technologies | 15 | 4 | 13 | 18 | |
Ioniqa Technologies Making plastics sustainable Ioniqa is a clean-tech spinoff from the Eindhoven University of Technology (the Netherlands), specialized in creating value out of plastic waste by using its proprietary circular technology. With a cost- effective process, Ioniqa is able to close the loop for plastics, starting with PET plastics. This multiple award-winning innovation transforms all types and colors of PET waste into valuable resources for ‘virgin-quality’ new PET. Upcycling processes for other types of plastics are being researched and expected to be launched in the near future. Magnetic Smart Materials, Ionic Liquid, Magneto Rheological Fluids, Ferrofluids, Ferro Fluids, Magneto Rheological Elastomer, … Type: Startup Activities: cleantech greentech Technologies: New Materials | 6 | 1 | 3 | 49 | |
i-did Acoustic interior products and promotional gifts made from recycled felt We believe in a social and circular society. A society where everyone contributes and no one is excluded. That is why we guide people who have been on welfare payments for a very long time to work by making acoustic products. We also discovered that discarded clothing produces a new raw material. A design felt, in which the character of the original clothing can be seen. We combine our recycled felt with acoustic felt from recycled jeans and hardboard made from cellulose waist to produce beautiful and functional acoustic design … Type: Startup Activities: fashtech Technologies: New Materials | 7 | 1 | 6 | 47 | |
Transitiecoalitie Voedsel [Automatic translation follows] Faster to a healthy, sustainable and fair agricultural and food system. Are you joining us? We are working on a change of the current food system that is increasingly ecologically, socially and economically stuck. The situation is urgent and just playing the greener game is not the solution. We strive for a transition. To new rules of the game that ensure a food system in which sustainability, circularity, health, transparency and truecost/trueprice are central. food, sustainability, Health, Transparency, Truecost/trueprice, Transition Coalition Food, Sustainable agriculture, Area-based approach, Healthy soil, protein transition, and agricultural and food transition Type: Startup Activities: foodtech Technologies: Decarbonization | 13 | 2 | 11 | 26 | |
Caring Farmers [Automatic translation follows] On the way to nature-inclusive circular agriculture. Join the caring community. Caring Farmers is there for all farmers who want to practice nature-inclusive circular agriculture. For farmers who are already doing it, or who are just taking the first steps in that direction. We strive for agriculture that operates on the smallest possible scale, within the boundaries of nature and with respect for animals and people. As Caring Farmers, we do not wait for policy, but we simply work together for a better world: for people and animals. As farmers alone, we can change the food system, … | 4 | 0 | 3 | 8 | |
THRIVE Institute [Automatic translation follows] Reinventing business & society THRIVE Institute is the entrepreneurial think tank and trusted third party at the intersection of public, private and personal. Together with our partners, we develop innovative trajectories for a flourishing organization and society. This is how we shape the future. We identify complex challenges, connect stakeholders and develop impactful and future-proof solutions. We use various methods to realize this, such as innovation challenges, thematic dialogues, talent competitions, incubators & accelerators and educational innovation. Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: it services | 1 | 0 | 1 | 16 | |
Nic&Mic - The Art of Upcycling Clean up the world, make it beautiful! Nic&Mic represents the Kenyan Ocean Sole and the South African Ashanti Design. Both companies produce qualitative and unique products from seemingly worthless materials, thus ensuring continuity of quality guaranteed and reliable employment in these countries. In addition to the consumer market, Nic&Mic also serves the business to business market in the fight against plastic soup with life-sized ‘Masterpieces' and business giveaways from Ocean Sole, as part of CSR programs. Organizations then become Sole Mate. If you are interested, please contact us. → Ocean Sole The colorful Ocean Sole sculptures are not only great … Type: Startup Activities: fashtech Technologies: Bio sourced materials | 2 | 0 | 3 | 4 | |
GOGO Electric Innovative | Sustainable | Electric Founded in 2017, GOGO is committed to boosting Boda Boda riders' earnings through sustainable energy solutions in Uganda and beyond. Our mission is to drive the renewable energy transition with innovative technology and products, enhancing both financial and environmental well-being. Our Journey Starting with a vision to redefine mobility, GOGO has evolved into a technology powerhouse, assembling bikes powered by advanced lithium-ion batteries. Our journey began with the ambition to make a tangible impact on the environment and the economy, and today, we stand as a testament to the power of green technology in transforming … Type: SMB Activities: energytech industry 4.0 Technologies: Batteries | 5 | 1 | 4 | 111 | |
The Hague Tech Join our vibrant tech community, where entrepreneurs, creative minds, and changemakers thrive together! We are a technology community in the heart of The Hague region, where creative talent, businesses, government, and research institutions work together. Our aim is to fire up your tech ideas that will change society. The Hague Tech is a local ecosystem with a global mind and international ambitions. Local talent groups and international partnerships lead to the development of new opportunities, which supports The Hague Tech members in their goals for international business. We offer flex-desks, offices, events and workshop spaces, in combination with R&D and … Type: Event | 8 | 0 | 4 | 15 | |
Enablemi [Automatic translation follows] Bright innovation accelerators 💡We develop and finance projects that contribute to the SDGs 🌍 Every day, new ideas and innovative concepts emerge that make the world a little better. Together with the client, we develop these projects, in which we demonstrate the added value of these ideas. At the same time, we reduce the step to the market. Innovation projects We set up the project and bring parties on board. We use Design Thinking and our Enable C method. By connecting with the market and realizing crossovers, we give these ideas and concepts a boost. The result … Type: Startup Activities: consulting Technologies: Decarbonization | 3 | 1 | 2 | 21 | |
Mahila Housing Trust Towards Responsible Urban Development Mahila Housing Trust (MHT)- Towards Responsible Urban Development, a force for positive change in the urban informal sector since 1994. MHT’s mission is to strengthen grassroots collectives of women in the urban informal sector to advance constructive dialogue and action on improving their housing, living and working environments. What We Do: MHT operates across sectors, focusing on: 1.Improving the Quality of Habitats: MHT is dedicated to enhance living conditions, ensuring every individual has access to a dignified and safe home. 2.Building Resilience to Climate Change: MHT actively works towards climate-resilient communities, implementing strategies to mitigate environmental … Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: edtech | 8 | 0 | 3 | 63 | |
Solarkiosk Solutions GmbH Solarkiosk Solutions GmbH (SKS) is a German solar engineering and technology company SOLARKIOSK is the last mile distribution hub and renewable energy-connectivity gateway to untapped markets at the Base-of-the-Pyramid (BoP). SOLARKIOSK intertwines an award winning design technology with an inclusive, scalable business model to enable and empower BoP communities worldwide through the provision of renewable energy services, products and solutions, thus creating both triple bottom line impact and profitable business centers. SOLARKIOSK designs, manufactures, implements and operates a modular, expendable kit-of-parts, solar powered business hub, which can be deployed in the most remote areas. The solution comes with all appliances … Type: Startup Activities: cleantech energytech greentech manufacturing Technologies: Solar Technologies | 5 | 3 | 1 | 15 | |
Rootical Regenerative start-up studio for food system entrepreneurs Rootical Start-up Studio enables social entrepreneurs in Uganda to build and own their regenerative agri-food businesses. We aim to regenerate not only agriculture but also finance and entrepreneurship. Our work is based on 3 pillars: 🌱 Regenerative agriculture and agroecology as the best paradigms for our future food systems. 🤝 Purpose-driven entrepreneurship to drive both impact and profitability of inclusive business models that address key food system challenges. 💸 Steward ownership to change the way our food companies of tomorrow are financed, managed and owned, moving away from extractive capital to true impact … Type: Incubators & VCs | 1 | 0 | 1 | 11 | |
EIB Institute The EIB Institute was set up within the EIB Group to promote social, cultural, educational and research activities directed towards economic and social development. Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: civictech | 25 | 7 | 19 | N/A | |
Disrupt Africa The one-stop-shop for all the news and views on Africa's tech startup ecosystem. Africa’s startup portal! Disrupt Africa is a one-stop-shop for all news, information and commentary pertaining to the continent’s tech startup - and investment - ecosystem. With journalists roaming the continent to find, meet, and interview the most innovative and disruptive tech startups, Disrupt Africa is a true showcase of Africa’s most promising businesses and business ideas. Our readers can keep up-to-date with the quirky world of tech hubs and accelerator programmes; and our reporters provide live coverage of the all-important tech and entrepreneurship events across Africa. For … Type: Media | 37 | 11 | 30 | 2 | |
aQysta | Small Farmers. Big Impact Profitable Smallholder farmers in harmony with nature🌱👨🌾 We believe that even the smallest farmers can sustain themselves and their families by farming in harmony with nature. In our Grown Farm Incubator, we partner with smallholder farmers to provide everything they need to become more profitable, resilient, and ecologically sustainable, from supplying water for irrigation to selling crops on the market and all things they might need in-between. For any query, please drop us a message at info@aQysta.com Agriculture Technology, Renewable Energy Technology, Sustainable technology, Innovation, agriculture, Farming, Regenerative Agriculture, Sustainable sourcing, Responsible sourcing, Agroforestry, Organic Farming, and Wholesale Farm Products Type: Startup Activities: water management agritech cleantech greentech Technologies: Bio sourced materials | 5 | 2 | 2 | 47 | |
Oorja Development Solutions Limited Solarising Agriculture Oorja is a Farming-as-a-Service company working at the intersection between clean energy and sustainable agriculture. It acts as a multi-utility providing affordable solar-powered irrigation, milling and cooling services to smallholder farmers on a Pay-Per-Use (PPU) basis, in weak-grid areas of northern India. We are proud to have pioneered the inclusive and customer-centric PPU model for productive use appliances in agriculture to eliminate the upfront technology acquisition cost barrier for last-mile BoP farmers, with less than 2 acres landholding and incomes of around INR 60,000 per year. Oorja finances, installs, operates and maintains decentralised solar assets at/near the farm … Type: Startup Activities: cleantech agritech greentech Technologies: Solar Technologies | 17 | 2 | 17 | 42 | |
ActivSpaces Turning tech ideas into profitable businesses. 📌Douala, Buea, Bangangté ActivSpaces is an open collaboration space, innovation Tech hub and startup incubator for African techies. We connect entrepreneurs with commercial projects, finance startups and promote innovative technology-based products and service for the African and global market. Based in Douala, Buea, and Bangangté Cameroon. Mobile application development., Software engineering., Startup incubation., Early stage private equity financing., technology, Entrepreneurship, innovation, MakerSpaces, and project management Type: Incubators & VCs | 10 | 1 | 6 | 37 | |
Stichting Singeldingen [Automatic translation follows] The goal of Singeldingen is to create a relaxed and accessible place in the Heemraadspark, in the middle of the neighborhoods Het Nieuwe Westen and Middelland, where residents can meet each other. Singeldingen wants to achieve this by operating a summer kiosk, to which a cultural program for residents and with special attention for children is linked. The activities of Singeldingen are organized as much as possible with 'local' professional creatives or active (self) organizations and groups. | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
Miele Nederland [Automatic translation follows] Immer Besser About Miele A family business Miele is a manufacturer of high-quality household appliances, built-in appliances and machines for professional applications. The head office is located in Gütersloh (North Rhine-Westphalia) in Germany. Miele was founded in 1899 and is a true family business. The founders were Carl Miele and Reinhard Zinkann. The company is now managed by the fourth generation. Since its foundation, the motto has been 'immer besser' or 'making better products'. True to this philosophy, Miele produces products of an almost proverbial high quality. Miele in the Netherlands The first official Miele branch in … Type: SMB Activities: foodtech manufacturing | 1 | 0 | 0 | 185 | |
Vanhulley [Automatic translation follows] WE ARE LIMITED EDITIONS. Fantastic products made from existing textiles with a whole (second) life ahead of them! In our workshops in Groningen & Goirle we make all kinds of products from residual textiles and we offer a learning and work trajectory for women with a distance to the labor market. View the catalog now for the latest collection: https://bit.ly/VanhulleyVoorbedrijven social enterprise, BCorp, duurzaam, Sustainable, Upcycling, and Code Sociale Ondernemingen Type: SMB Activities: cleantech greentech Technologies: Decarbonization | 1 | 1 | 1 | 38 | |
Onomatopee Projects Onomatopee Projects is a curating and editorially led public gallery and publisher. Onomatopee Projects is a curating and editorially led public gallery and publisher that is particularly known for its self-initiated and transdisciplinary projects. Furthermore, Onomatopee also hosts the projects of progressive individuals as well as artist-run and institutional organizations. For more information about Onomatopee, check: http://onomatopee.net visual emancipation, bottom up participation to the public sphere, criticality towards technological culture's professionalism, cross-disciplinary, and cultural, non commercial perspective Type: SMB Activities: smart city | 1 | 0 | 1 | 11 | |
Red Hat The leading provider of enterprise open source solutions. Red Hat is the world’s leading provider of enterprise open source solutions, using a community-powered approach to deliver high-performing Linux, hybrid cloud, edge, and Kubernetes technologies. We hire creative, passionate people who are ready to contribute their ideas, help solve complex problems, and make an impact. Opportunities are open. Join us. cloud computing, hybrid cloud management, Linux, open source, virtualization, storage, middleware, containers, mobile, and OpenStack Type: Large company | 167 | 64 | 85 | 19,898 | |
Vaan Yachts Sail the Planet Exclusive sustainable catamarans for sailors. #SAILTHEPLANET Type: SMB Activities: fashtech Technologies: New Materials | 5 | 1 | 3 | 11 | |
Mlinda Produce well, consume wisely Mlinda is an international group of companies and charities offering investors and consumers market-based models for sustainable economic growth. Type: SMB Activities: cleantech greentech Technologies: Decarbonization | 1 | 0 | 1 | 20 | |
NutSelect [Automatic translation follows] Plugin on the largest independent product platform in the Netherlands NutSelect has been active as a distributor for years. We connect product suppliers of energy, sustainability or telecom with more than 400 sales partners. These partners have access to a cloud-based platform with which they can compare offers and send them to (potential) customers. In addition, we support our partners and relieve them of the entire sales process, allowing them to focus on selling the products that NutSelect makes available: energy, solar panels, maintenance contracts, energy reports, broadband, telecom, etc. NutSelect has been part of the Connecthing … Type: SMB Activities: cleantech energytech greentech Technologies: Solar Technologies | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | |
Bluerise BV Harnessing the ocean's power Bluerise is a technology provider in the emerging Ocean Thermal Energy market. Ocean Thermal Energy, with its low-cost, baseload generation capabilities, its huge potential and the possibility to generate electricity, cooling, drinking water and fuels, is on its way to become one of the leading renewable energy sources. Bluerise is closely affiliated with the Delft University of Technology and is member of the European Ocean Energy Association (EU-OEA) and the Dutch Energy from Water Association (EWA). Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC), Thermal Energy Conversion systems, Seawater Air Conditioning (SWAC), Seawater Desalination, and Ocean Ecopark Type: Startup Activities: cleantech greentech Technologies: Decarbonization | 9 | 3 | 4 | 1 | |
Uganda Broadcasting Corporation (UBC) Official LinkedIn page of Uganda Broadcasting Corporation (UBC) . Uganda Broadcasting Corporation (UBC) is the national broadcaster, Former UTV and Radio Uganda. This is the official Linked In page for UBC. It has eleven radio stations and four television stations. Journalism Type: Public | 7 | 1 | 2 | 321 | |
Nederlandse Vereniging Duurzame Energie (NVDE) [Automatic translation follows] Strong together for sustainable energy The Dutch Sustainable Energy Association (NVDE) is the organization of entrepreneurs in sustainable energy in the Netherlands. The activities for renewable energy at more than 6,000 affiliated companies already represent a turnover of more than € 41 billion and more than 250,000 employees. The organization is committed to an energy supply that is completely based on renewable energy. Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: cleantech greentech | 12 | 3 | 9 | 30 | |
IKEA Foundation The IKEA Foundation (Stichting IKEA Foundation) works to create a better everyday life for the many people. The IKEA Foundation is a strategic philanthropy that focuses its grant making efforts on tackling the two biggest threats to children’s futures: poverty and climate change. It currently grants more than €200 million per year to help improve family incomes and quality of life while protecting the planet from climate change. Since 2009, the IKEA Foundation has granted more than €2 billion to create a better future for children and their families. Climate and Livelihoods Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: cleantech greentech | 26 | 7 | 6 | 514 | |
Nieuwe Instituut The Netherlands’ national museum and institute for architecture, design and digital culture Nieuwe Instituut is the Netherlands’ national museum and institute for architecture, design and digital culture. Based in Rotterdam, the institute’s mission is to embrace the power and potential of new thinking, exploring past, present and future ideas in order to imagine, test and enact a better tomorrow. Encouraging visitors of all ages to question, rethink and contribute, the institute’s exhibitions, public programmes, research, and wide-reaching national and international initiatives provide a testing ground for collaboration with leading designers, thinkers and diverse audiences, critically addressing the urgent questions of … Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: constructiontech | 1 | 0 | 0 | 173 | |
Media Development Investment Fund MDIF is a not-for-profit investment fund for independent news and information businesses in challenging environments. MDIF provides affordable financing and technical assistance to independent news and information businesses in challenging environments, helping them to become financially sustainable. We invest in media that provide the news, information and debate that people need to build free, thriving societies. Media Development, Affordable Financing, Impact Investing, and Digital News Media Type: Media | 8 | 0 | 5 | 79 | |
Cycling out of Poverty (CooP-Africa) A bike makes the difference! CooP-Africa (Cycling out of Poverty-Africa) is a charity organisation based in the Netherlands and operating in East Africa. We improve access to income generation, education and health care by providing bicycles and supporting social bicycle enterprises. We believe that a bicycle can make a difference in this world for reasons of health, education, poverty alleviation and environment. CooP-Africa is the mother organisation that supports the activities from CooP- Uganda and CooP-Kenya. These organisations run the Social Projects: -BIKE4WORK: to improve access to income -BIKE4SCHOOL: to improve access to education -BIKE4CARE: to improve access to health … Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: edtech healthtech | 4 | 0 | 4 | 14 | |
StartGreen Capital [Automatic translation follows] Catalyst for sustainable progress As one of the largest Dutch fund managers in impact financing, we are building an economy that does not exhaust itself and in which everyone can participate to their full potential. StartGreen believes that the transition to a sustainable economy is initiated by impact entrepreneurs. People with vision, drive and courage. Because they, just like us, want to build sustainable progress and know that this is not possible without continuous innovation and a sound business model. That is what we invest in. Investments that show that financial and social returns can be combined … Type: Incubators & VCs | 6 | 1 | 3 | 33 | |
Hivos Working since 1968 to achieve just, inclusive and life-sustaining societies Mission: Hivos works for a world where people can realize their full potential, unleashing their ingenuity and creativity to build fair, just and life-sustaining societies for themselves and generations to come. Our mission is to amplify and connect voices that promote social and environmental justice and challenge power imbalances. We particularly empower marginalized rightsholders to raise their voice and demand freedom of choice. Hivos supports the development of alternative solutions to deep-seated problems so that individuals and communities can make responsible and equitable choices within political and economic systems that … Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: civictech cleantech greentech | 15 | 2 | 7 | 423 | |
Rooftop Revolution [Automatic translation follows] Rooftop Revolution brings nature reserves back into the city. Where? On the largest vacant lot: the roofs! Rooftop Revolution creates new nature reserves in the middle of Dutch cities. Where? On the largest vacant lot: the roofs! We advise companies on how they can get started with making roofs more sustainable, support governments in their climate adaptation ambition and help “homeless people” to improve their view. We also look at the financing of green roofs, because we believe that the costs and benefits of green roofs can be distributed more fairly among the people who benefit from … Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: cleantech greentech | 3 | 1 | 2 | 14 | |
Stedelijk Museum Schiedam [Automatic translation follows] The museum for modern and contemporary art and city history. Hooray, we're open again! The Stedelijk Museum Schiedam is an accessible museum for art, history and society with stories about themes that were important in the past, but especially now. We work innovatively, authentically and people-oriented and we work together with others as much as possible, in particular with artists, young creative makers and people from Schiedam. In the heart of Schiedam we want to be a nice place for as many people as possible. A place where you discover art, find inspiration, drink a cup of … Type: Media | 1 | 1 | 0 | 87 | |
LochemEnergie [Automatic translation follows] Your own energy Sustainable energy from, for and by residents of the municipality of Lochem LochemEnergie wants to generate sustainable energy for its members: households and business customers within the municipality of Lochem. In this way we want to facilitate the transition from fossil and nuclear energy sources to sustainable energy sources. With sustainable energy we are less dependent on fossil energy sources, which are running out and contribute to the greenhouse effect and climate change. We want to use concrete projects to show that sustainable energy is the future – even without subsidies – at competitive … Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: cleantech energytech greentech | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15 | |
02025 Amsterdam Koploper Schone Energie [Automatic translation follows] Amsterdam is a leader in clean energy, join us! In 2025, Amsterdam will be 750 years old and what better way to celebrate than with a clean city? 02025 is a network of people in energy cooperatives, energy communities and other leaders and organisations. We make this deep-rooted network visible and expand it. And together with organisations, we pave the way for a switch to clean energy. Follow us to receive tips, get to know others and stay informed about the news about clean, less, smart and storage of energy in greater Amsterdam! And join an offline … Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: cleantech greentech | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8 | |
VriendenLoterij The VriendenLoterij supports social initiatives aimed at lending people in need a helping hand. The lottery also supports people in their efforts to make a difference in society. Every month, lottery players stand a chance to win great prizes and support organisations working in the fields of health and wellbeing as well as (sports) clubs and associations. The mission of the VriendenLoterij is to act as a friend for all those people in the Netherlands who have been less fortunate in life and to raise awareness for the work carried out by the organisations it supports. www.vriendenloterij.nl Fondsenwerving, Sport, Gezondheid, … Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: healthtech | 4 | 2 | 0 | 102 | |
Gray Matters Capital Finding Purpose with 100 Million Women Finding Purpose with 100 million women We are an impact investor in the global south. Our deep roots in microfinance and education finance have demonstrated profit with purpose. We focus on self-development and skilling technology for women to find meaningful work. Over two decades, we have played the role of an impact bridge enabling convergence of high social impact with strong financial returns. We have helped build replicable business models that are scalable to other markets. Founded by serial entrepreneur Bob Pattillo, our approach to achieving our mission is to invest in early-stage entrepreneurs … Type: Incubators & VCs | 13 | 3 | 10 | 33 | |
De Buurt [Automatic translation follows] We work on neighborhoods where you greet, know and help each other. Seeing and hearing each other starts with meeting each other. ✨ That is why De Buurt organizes cheerful and connecting activities together with local residents throughout the Netherlands.🤝 Initiatives such as De Buurtcamping, BuurtBankjes and de Zwaaisteen bring people together in an accessible way and ensure a sense of connection. Getting to know people who are different from you demonstrably contributes to an inclusive society. Do you also want to meet more people in your neighborhood? Then visit www.de-buurt.nl for more information! Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: it services | 1 | 1 | 0 | 31 | |
BigEyeug Leading Entertainment website. We bring you #entertainment #News, #Gossip and interviews. For ads Call +256775439894. Whatsapp Only +256789974901. Email us: bigeyevidz@gmail.com Type: Media | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
Thuis Wageningen [Automatic translation follows] Platform, workplace and meeting space for and by Wageningen residents to make a difference together for a better city. Thuis brings Wageningen together to work on the world of tomorrow today. We put local issues on the agenda, get started on innovative projects and pioneer our own programming. We also develop new approaches based on our unique working method that contribute to a fair and sustainable world. We do this by working together with residents, government, companies and knowledge institutions on current social issues. In this way we bring knowledge, policy and practice together and this contributes … Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: proptech | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14 | |
VSBfonds [Automatic translation follows] We support social and cultural initiatives that are committed to a society in which everyone can participate. VSBfonds supports initiatives that contribute to a society in which everyone actively participates, feels involved and has the opportunity to grow personally and socially. The fund is active in three areas: People & Society for social initiatives that aim to participate, Art & Culture for plans that allow more people to enjoy art and cultural heritage and Scholarships for students who want to continue their studies or conduct research abroad. The fund supports projects with money, knowledge, experience and a … Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: arttech | 4 | 2 | 2 | 58 | |
De Gezonde Stad [Automatic translation follows] Roll up your sleeves for a sustainable Amsterdam! Amsterdam climate neutral within thirty years, with clean air and more green outdoor space. This is the ambition of De Gezonde Stad. The city can be cleaner and more beautiful. We achieve this together with companies and Amsterdammers by stimulating and connecting sustainable initiatives in the city. Amsterdam is a popular city. This is reflected in a growth in the number of inhabitants by no less than one hundred thousand in the next fifteen years. For all residents, but also for companies, visitors and employees, a healthy Amsterdam with … Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: cleantech energytech greentech | 5 | 2 | 0 | 14 | |
Branchevereniging Kringloop Nederland [Automatic translation follows] For a circular economy and an inclusive society in which second-hand is the first choice. The Kringloop Nederland trade association is the network organisation for the recycling sector and represents the interests of recycling organisations that are committed to a circular economy and an inclusive society. Our members do this through high-quality product and material reuse and by offering work and development opportunities to all possible target groups, including more vulnerable people. BKN represents around 65 recycling organisations with a total of more than 230 stores. Together, the members have a major social impact. The proof of … Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: civictech cleantech greentech | 4 | 1 | 2 | 16 | |
Kansfonds Kansfonds helpt thuisgeven. Net zo lang tot iedereen een thuis heeft Niemand kan zonder thuis. Een dak boven je hoofd, voldoende geld om van te leven en het diepe besef dat je erbij hoort. Toch zijn er in ons land meer dan 1 miljoen mensen die geen thuis hebben. Ze missen wat nodig is voor een menswaardig bestaan. Dat laten we natuurlijk niet gebeuren in een samenleving waarin we omzien naar elkaar. Daarom helpt Kansfonds al 65 jaar thuisgeven. Samen ontdekken hoe het anders kan en wat de maatschappelijke oorzaken zijn van ‘geen thuis’. Gedurfde oplossingen uitproberen. Én een vliegwiel … Type: SMB Activities: consumer services | 1 | 0 | 1 | 41 | |
LSA bewoners [Automatic translation follows] National Partnership for Active Residents. We believe in the power of strong communities. We stand for strong communities We believe in the power of the community. Because strong communities help to tackle complex social issues. And, a close-knit community does not come about by itself. Ownership, decision-making and sufficient places to meet each other are needed. That is what we as the National Partnership for Active Residents strongly advocate for. We put the importance of the strong community on the map and help to create the conditions that are necessary for strong communities to flourish. WHAT WE … Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: it services | 1 | 1 | 1 | 35 | |
Prince Claus Fund An independent foundation dedicated to culture and development. Prince Claus Fund is an independent foundation dedicated to culture and development. With trust-based funding, connections and recognition, we serve engaged artists and cultural practitioners in places where culture is under pressure. By creating a global network of changemakers and amplifying the ground-breaking work they do, we contribute to a more equitable, peaceful, sustainable and inclusive future. Because culture is a basic need. Culture and Development Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: edtech | 3 | 0 | 3 | 42 | |
Spectrum [Automatic translation follows] Advisory organisation for social issues Spectrum is an enterprising advisory organisation in the social domain. We work towards a society in which people pay attention to each other and take initiatives to improve their living environment. Spectrum supports these initiatives as a market-oriented organisation and as a partner in the Gelderland Liveability Alliance. Our mission is: ‘real for everyone’. Where real also stands for our way of doing business: sincere and reliable. With involvement, with care for each other and the environment. Liveability is an important theme for us. We support and stimulate thinking differently; we connect … Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: healthtech | 1 | 0 | 1 | 67 | |
The Ex'tax Project We study and advocate fiscal innovation to make tax a force for good, enabling a circular and social economy. The Ex’tax Project Foundation is an independent think tank striving towards an update of our tax systems to combat global challenges, such as climate disruption, pollution, resource supply risks and unemployment. We focus on opportunities to increase taxes on resources and pollution, and using the revenues to lower the tax burden on labour: those are the taxshift principles. The foundation raises support and creates alliances and practical tools that help advance the implementation of these principles around the world. Since 2012 … Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: fintech | 9 | 0 | 7 | 7 | |
Living Lands Our work spans across a wide variety of disciplines, and we adapt to the community we work within. We provide practical support to farmers, enable implementation of large-scale ecological rehabilitation projects, assist with information flow between role players and explore new opportunities in the agricultural-ecological interface. Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: cleantech | 1 | 0 | 1 | 25 | |
asbl AFRICALIA vzw CREATIVITY IS LIFE Africalia’s purpose is to make culture a vector of sustainable human development. Art and culture facilitate discovery, and increase awareness and knowledge. They strengthen commitments and help to open up and promote dialogue. Culture and art, closely related to the concept of creativity, have a fundamental economical value and are therefore essential for the lives of thousands of people. The African continent counts many artists in all disciplines. Africalia supports this cultural and artistic richness with the objective of enabling local people, organizations and artists to blossom and to participate to a necessary change of mentality in … Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: arttech | 3 | 1 | 1 | 20 | |
Commonland Restoring degraded landscapes in 20+ countries to create brighter futures - for people, nature, community, and business. Working with partners in 20+ countries to restore degraded landscapes, and create brighter futures - for people, nature, community and business. Our collective future depends upon our ability to restore the Earth: our common land. We bring people together to restore landscapes and regenerate the Earth. With our holistic approach to landscape restoration - the 4 Returns framework - anyone can work with nature and their local community to restore a landscape at scale. - Return of Inspiration – Giving people hope, a … Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: cleantech greentech | 9 | 2 | 7 | 66 | |
Nationale Postcode Loterij The Nationale Postcode Loterij is the largest charity lottery in the Netherlands. Every month, lottery players stand a chance to win great prizes and support charitable organisations working in the fields of human rights, nature and the environment. The Nationale Postcode Loterij mission is to contribute to a greener and fairer world and to raise awareness for the work carried out by these organisations. www.postcodeloterij.nl fund raising and lottery Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: entertainment | 7 | 2 | 2 | 511 | |
World Resources Institute People, Nature and Climate. The world faces multiple, simultaneous crises. Widening inequality and economic turmoil threaten communities around the globe. Biodiversity is declining. The impacts of climate change — from extreme heat to destructive floods — are becoming ever-more threatening. While the transition to a better future has begun, it’s not yet happening at the speed and scale necessary. What the world needs is a great transition. And WRI has the research, partnerships and global reach to help get it right. We envision a new era in which the world can meet people’s needs while curbing climate change and protecting … Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: cleantech greentech agritech | 86 | 35 | 46 | 1,460 | |
IGNITE Award [Automatic translation follows] The growth program for starting social entrepreneurs The IGNITE Award challenges starting social entrepreneurs every year to take the next step towards further professionalization. The IGNITE Award offers an intensive training and coaching program, business workshops and a cash prize. Participate Do you have a good social idea and are you at the start of your social enterprise? Or have you been active as a social entrepreneur for less than two years and do you already have an innovative business plan? Do you ensure real social change with your company? Are you able to do this in … Type: Event NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: civictech | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
The Rockefeller Foundation Our mission is to promote the well-being of humanity throughout the 🌍 by #MakingOpportunityUniversal and Sustainable Promoting the well-being of humanity since 1913. Since our founding, The Rockefeller Foundation has brought people together around the globe to try to solve the world’s most challenging problems and promote the well-being of humanity. Today, in a world capable of so much, it is unacceptable that there are still so many with so little. That’s why The Rockefeller Foundation fights to secure the fundamentals of human well-being—health, food, energy, jobs—so they’re within reach for everyone, everywhere in the world. Our approach is grounded … Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: cleantech govtech greentech healthtech Technologies: Decarbonization | 59 | 19 | 31 | 480 | |
Ecovative - the mycelium technology company We grow better materials. Ecovative uses biology to solve fundamental human needs at industrial scales and in consumer applications. Ecovative uses mycelium to grow category defining products ranging from leather like textiles to sustainable packaging to high performance foams for apparel and beauty. Ecovative has been widely recognized for its technical and environmental contributions by organizations like the World Economic Forum and in the media including Wired Magazine, Forbes, and Time. Bio-Materials, Insulation, Packaging, Composite Boards, Compostable Materials, Mycelium, Textiles, and Mycelium Composites Type: Startup Activities: biotech deeptech Technologies: Bio sourced materials New Materials | 29 | 8 | 19 | 94 | |
DeInvesteerdersClub Hollands most informal informal investment network! Business angel netwerk, live pitch events, (syndicaat)investeren Type: Incubators & VCs | 4 | 0 | 0 | 9 | |
One to Watch Supporting the next generation of entrepreneurs One to Watch is an investment management company based in Nepal since the last five years. We work with small and medium sized companies focusing on basic needs - food, infrastructure and health-care, companies that create impact as well as profits. Our operations have three phases. Firstly, we source potential companies through our accelerator programs including our signature impact accelerator. In this program we accelerate ten companies each year and make them investment ready with the objective of bringing FDI into these companies. We provide mentorship from international and local mentors who support in … Type: SMB Activities: fintech Technologies: Decarbonization | 2 | 0 | 1 | 17 |