Entities
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Social Enterprise NL Social Enterprise NL

[Automatic translation follows] Driving force behind the growing movement of social entrepreneurs. Social Enterprise NL is a driving force behind the growing movement of social entrepreneurs who are working on an economy in which profits are created for everyone. Social Enterprises are companies with a primary social purpose, an innovative scalable approach and a sustainable revenue model. Social entrepreneurs are forerunners in creating a healthy economy in which social and economic values ​​go hand in hand. Knowing more? Visit www.social-enterprise.nl Social Enterprise, social entrepreneurship, impact, accelerators, growth program, Lobby, support, Support, workshops, social enterprises, Buy Social, Inkoop, and Social Enterprise …

Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: civictech

9 4 7 21
MYCOTEX by NEFFA MYCOTEX by NEFFA

Growing the Future of Fashion Fashion brands struggle to keep up with the growing consumer demand for sustainability. Consumers are becoming more critical about what they wear. They want clothes that fit them perfectly, are made out of natural materials, and are manufactured using methods that are clean, transparent, and produce zero waste. A difficult task for brands, especially considering they need to deal with a complex, 200-year-old supply chain. MycoTEX® offers an award winning, all-in-one solution for fashion brands. We use a seamless production technology to create custom-fit products out of sustainable, vegan textiles made from mycelium (mushroom roots). …

Type: SMB Activities: fashtech Technologies: 3D Printing Bio sourced materials

4 2 1 3
Cotierra Cotierra

Making Latin American smallholder farmers our climate heroes! Cotierra (previously Terra Preta) removes carbon and improves farmers margins by enabling decentralized biochar production in the Global South at scale. We provide net-zero committed companies with credible climate action in the form of transparent and permanent carbon removal credits with social and environmental co-benefits for rural communities in the Global South. We partner with coffee/cacao traders and cooperatives to improve the margins of their farmers through reduced fertilizer usage and increased crop yield while lowering the footprint of the produced cacao/coffee. We do this by enabling the decentralized production of biochar, …

Type: Startup Activities: healthtech Technologies: SaaS

1 0 1 8
Aqua-Spark Aqua-Spark

The world's largest investment fund dedicated to sustainable aquaculture. Aqua-Spark is the world’s largest investment fund dedicated to sustainable aquaculture. Through our investments across the global aquaculture value chain, we enable the innovative and sustainable farming of aquatic organisms such as fish, crustaceans, molluscs, and algae (including seaweed) in ponds, lakes, rivers, the ocean, and in land-based tanks. Aqua-Spark is building a portfolio of 50-60 mature companies that work synergistically to transform the aquaculture industry into one that is healthy, sustainable and affordable, while simultaneously providing competitive returns to our global community of 350+ investors. Investments in Sustainable Aquaculture, Sustainability, …

Type: Incubators & VCs

5 1 2 45
Open Capital Open Capital

Advancing African economies and building future generations of business leaders. Open Capital is a management consulting and financial advisory firm that drives growth, enables investment, and builds markets across Africa. We help businesses, investors, development partners, and the public sector identify opportunities and deliver unique, impactful solutions. Our mission is to advance African economies and build future generations of business leaders. Since 2010, we have completed 1600+ engagements across 30+ countries in Sub-Saharan Africa and raised USD 1.5 billion for our clients. Our locally based team of over 170 full-time staff brings experience from the world’s top consultancies, private equity …

Type: Incubators & VCs

7 1 5 155
SELCO India SELCO India

Delivering Last Mile Sustainable Energy Solutions that Improve Quality of Life of the Poor. Established in 1995, SELCO was co-founded by Dr Harish Hande. SELCO is a social enterprise working primarily in the area of decentralised renewable energy solutions in the rural geographies of India. SELCO views energy access as an underlying precondition to catalyse progress related to healthcare, quality education, sustainable livelihoods, financial inclusion and holistic development of underserved communities. The success of any development project largely depends on the ecosystem and strategic partnerships built during execution. SELCO has always believed that CSR funds should be used to foster …

Type: SMB Activities: cleantech greentech Technologies: Decarbonization Solar Technologies

7 1 2 139
The Dutch Weed Burger 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 7
Yespers 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

3 0 3 10
Opes-Lcef Opes-Lcef

Providing capital where it is most needed, least available, and has the most potential to effect change. Opes-Lcef provides patient capital to early-stage companies whose products and services improve the lives of low-income people and create positive social and environmental impact. We were one of the first Italian vehicles to support social enterprises in the developing and emerging economies, and recently in Italy. We also support our companies with mentorship, strategic guidance, governance, temporary management, and search for additional capital needed to scale into long-term solutions. We support the social impact ecosystem by organizing training initiatives, “boot-camps”, for social entrepreneurs, …

Type: Incubators & VCs

4 0 2 9
iSpace Foundation iSpace Foundation

Meet | Create | Network iSpace creates startup communities to help spur entrepreneurs to build new businesses and provide them with educational resources, working space and access to community of like - minded entrepreneurs. Coworking, Training Center, Events, Social Impact Project, Community, Podcast, Photography, and Videography

Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: proptech

17 1 14 26
Pioneers Post Pioneers Post

The Social Enterprise Magazine Pioneers Post is the social enterprise magazine, delivering the news and setting the agenda for the new wave of social entrepreneurs, responsible business leaders and impact investors across the globe. We provide the news, knowledge and insight to help you do good business, better – and we are committed to using storytelling to create positive social impact. We publish online content, from written features, videos and podcasts, to a weekly newsletter with a round-up of the most important updates in the impact economy. Pioneers Post is itself a social enterprise with a legal structure that safeguard …

Type: Media

20 9 13 11
Oscar Circulair 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 flow, bundle high-quality raw material flows for reuse and increase the quality of life in an area by limiting (polluting) transport movements. With a small and sustainable vehicle, Oscar personally collects waste and raw materials from all participants seven days a week. We work with people who are at a distance from the labor market. Waste and raw materials are transported to a hub in the area. At the hub, value streams and residual waste …

Type: Startup Activities: cleantech greentech Technologies: New Materials

2 1 2 24
Dharmalife Dharmalife

[Automatic translation follows] We manufacture the #Collagenfamily line of products, the first family with high concentrations of hydrolyzed collagen + a powerful biotechnological development that we call Qüid® Enhance your youth and vitality through its 3 innovative lines Glamming ®, Healthing ® and Slimming ®

Type: Startup Activities: cosmetics healthtech manufacturing

6 3 4 10
Fairphone 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

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The Chairmen at Work The Chairmen at Work

[Automatic translation follows] The Chairmen at Work offers high-quality vitality services, by our enthusiastic, skilled and visually impaired staff. The Chairmen at Work is a social enterprise that specializes 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 due to illness and a lot of positive attention for employees. By collaborating …

Type: Startup Activities: healthtech

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Rechtstreex | van de boer Rechtstreex | van de boer

[Automatic translation follows] The online, local shopping service for fresh and sustainable food - Rechtstreex.nl Buy fresh, seasonal groceries directly from farmers and makers from your own region. With Rechtstreex this becomes 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. This is how we make a difference …

Type: Startup Activities: cleantech foodtech greentech Technologies: Decarbonization

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Travel Electric 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

2 1 1 17
Black Bear Carbon 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

4 2 3 16
rotterzwam 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

Type: Startup Activities: cleantech greentech

2 1 0 10
Volgroen 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 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

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SPARK 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

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KiesZon KiesZon

[Automatic translation follows] KiesZon ​​designs, finances and realizes large-scale solar power projects. After completion, 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 realizing an optimally performing solar power project. Our process is designed with our own advisors, our own engineers, our own technicians and our own working method. That is vertical integration according to KiesZon, everything in-house and under our own management. As a Full Service Solar Company, we ensure that partners do not have to worry. One professional party …

Type: Startup Activities: cleantech greentech Technologies: Decarbonization Solar Technologies

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Nuvo Energy Africa 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 greentech Technologies: Decarbonization Solar Technologies

7 1 6 20
MUD Jeans MUD Jeans

Frontrunners in circular denim. Lease A Jeans. A world without waste : LEASE A JEANS Visit Website: https://mudjeans.eu/ Recycle, Workwear, Sustainable materials, Fashion (women and men), Fair Trade, circular economy, LEASE A JEANS, HOME TRY, GOTS CERTIFIED COTTON, repack, fashion, jeans, B-Corp, MUD Jeans, carbon neutral, MVO Nederland, circul'r, and Max Havelaar

Type: Startup Activities: cleantech fashtech greentech Technologies: New Materials

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The ENERGY ACTION Project The ENERGY ACTION Project

Reporting that seeks to empower. The Energy Action Project (EnAct) is a multimedia project dedicated to raising awareness of the reality that almost half of the world's population currently lives in a state of 'energy poverty'​. Where access to modern energy is lacking or limited, people are unable to sustain basic well-being or to fully participate in social and economic development. ~2.7 billion people have no access to modern energy (Africa and Asia) ~600 million are constrained by unreliable supply (emerging economies) ~100 million cannot afford today’s energy prices (Europe and North America) Combining web documentaries, interactive content and expert …

Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: cleantech greentech

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Impact Hub Kigali Impact Hub Kigali

We empower entrepreneurs and innovators to create social impact! We are passionate about bringing people together to solve their social challenges together. Since 2015, we bring together a community of impact-driven members, host a creative space, and run programs to support innovators and entrepreneurs. Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Coworking space, Design Thinking, Startups, Community building, Event design/facilitation, and Program design

Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: entrepreneurship

6 1 4 19
AirZyme AirZyme

Reversing global warming using nature’s own regulators. Reversing global warming using nature’s own regulators.

Type: Startup Activities: cleantech greentech Technologies: Decarbonization

8 0 7 3
Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute

Cradle to Cradle Certified® is the global standard for products that are safe, circular and responsibly made. The Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute is dedicated to powering the circular economy through products that have a positive impact on people and planet. Through the Cradle to Cradle Certified® Products Program, the Institute sets the global standard for products that are safe, circular and responsibly made. Cradle to Cradle Certified is used by future-focused designers, brands, retailers and manufacturers across the value chain to innovate and optimise materials and products according to the world’s most advanced science-based measures for material health, …

Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: fashtech cleantech civictech constructiontech greentech

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ZonnepanelenDelen B.V. ZonnepanelenDelen B.V.

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 greentech Technologies: Solar Technologies

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Ioniqa Technologies 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

5 1 3 54
GOGLA GOGLA

GOGLA: the voice of the off-grid solar energy industry. GOGLA is the global association for the off-grid solar energy industry. Established in 2012, GOGLA now represents over 200 members as a neutral, independent, not-for-profit industry association. Its mission is to help its members build sustainable markets, delivering quality, affordable products and services to as many households, businesses and communities as possible across the developing world. The products and solutions that GOGLA members sell transform lives. They improve health and education, create jobs and income opportunities and help consumers save money. To find out more, go to www.gogla.org. Off-Grid Solar, Renewable …

Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: cleantech greentech Technologies: Solar Technologies

11 5 6 55
Transitiecoalitie Voedsel Transitiecoalitie Voedsel

[Automatic translation follows] Faster towards a healthy, sustainable and fair agricultural and food system. Are you participating? We are working to change the current food system, which is increasingly stuck ecologically, socially and economically. The situation is urgent and simply playing the greener game is not the solution. We strive for a transition. Towards new rules that ensure a food system in which sustainability, circularity, health, transparency and true cost/true price are central. food, sustainability, Health, Transparency, Truecost/trueprice, Transition Coalition Food, Sustainable agriculture, Area-oriented approach, Healthy soil, protein transition, and agricultural and food transition

Type: Startup Activities: foodtech Technologies: Decarbonization

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Caring Farmers Caring Farmers

[Automatic translation follows] Towards nature-inclusive circular agriculture. Join the caring community. Caring Farmers is 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 simply work together for a better world: for people and animals. As farmers alone we can change the food system, we work together with caring …

Type: Startup Activities: agritech

4 0 3 9
Nic&Mic - The Art of Upcycling 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 5
Stathmos-Balance the Climate 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

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Smart Power India Smart Power India

Established in 2015 by The Rockefeller Foundation, Smart Power India (SPI) is the key agency implementing the Smart Power Initiative in India. SPI extends power to those without sufficient energy access, with the goal of ending energy poverty and transforming the livelihoods of the underserved. SPI accomplishes its goals through impact-driven rural electrification coupled with capacity-building programs. SPI’s vision is to spur economic development in villages through access to reliable electricity. Through decentralized renewable energy(DRE) mini-grids, Smart Power India has provided electricity to 473 villages in India across the states of U.P. Bihar and Jharkhand, impacting over 3,51,652 people and …

Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: cleantech greentech

8 0 7 29
MKB-Nederland MKB-Nederland

[Automatic translation follows] MKB-Nederland is committed to a promising business climate in the Netherlands. We are the voice of more than 170,000 members. Royal Association of SMEs-Netherlands... •for a promising business climate! •the largest business organization in the Netherlands •represents 120 trade associations, 250 local business associations and a large number of directly affiliated entrepreneurs. Together they represent more than 150,000 companies. • has existed since 1995, but its first predecessor dates from 1902 •active at European and national level, in cities and regions •is made up of the clusters: business services, retail, healthcare and public services, industry & construction …

Type: SMB Activities: fintech Technologies: Decarbonization

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Van Gogh Museum Van Gogh Museum

Discover the fascinating life and colourful art of Vincent van Gogh at the Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam. The Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam houses the world's largest collection of works by Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890), featuring masterpieces such as Sunflowers, Almond Blossom, Wheatfield with Crows, and The Bedroom. Furthermore, the museum collection of works by Van Gogh’s contemporaries features countless significant pieces by artists including Paul Gauguin, Camille Pissarro and Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, and an extensive print collection. Vincent van Gogh, 19th century art, exhibitions, research, paintings, drawings, art, art history, kunst, tentoonstellingen, onderzoek, schilderijen, 19de-eeuwse kunst, kunstgeschiedenis, Kunsteducatie, Cultuureducatie, …

Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: entertainment

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FMO - Dutch entrepreneurial development bank FMO - Dutch entrepreneurial development bank

FMO has 50+ years of expertise in sustainable private sector investments in developing countries and emerging economies. FMO is the Dutch entrepreneurial development bank. As a leading impact investor, our mission is to create a more sustainable future through private sector investments in over 80 developing countries and emerging economies across the globe. Not only do we create and support jobs by investing in ambitious projects and entrepreneurs, we also focus on generating income and long-term business growth with the aim of making the world a better place than it was when we first started. By taking on investments that …

Type: Incubators & VCs Activities: fintech cleantech agritech greentech

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Solarkiosk Solutions GmbH 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 greentech manufacturing Technologies: Solar Technologies

4 2 1 20
Villgro Villgro

Our mission is to make innovative, impactful businesses succeed Villgro is India's foremost and one of the world's largest social enterprise incubators. Established in 2001, Villgro’s mission is to make innovative, impactful businesses succeed in Health, Agribusiness, and Climate Action. Since 2001, Villgro has supported 340 social enterprises that have raised over INR 4.28 billion in investments, created 5646 jobs and impacted over 20.8 million lives. Villgro was awarded the Top Incubator Award by the Department of Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (GoI) in 2020 and the DivHERsity awards in 2022.

Type: SMB Activities: civictech Technologies: Decarbonization

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IGNITE Award IGNITE Award

[Automatic translation follows] The growth program for starting social entrepreneurs Every year, IGNITE challenges starting social entrepreneurs to take the next step towards further professionalization. The IGNITE Award offers an intensive training program, business workshops and a cash prize. Join 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 create real social change with your company? Can you do this in a financially sustainable manner? Keep an …

Type: Event NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: civictech

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aQysta | Small Farmers. Big Impact 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 Hydro Powered Irrigation Pumps, Agriculture Technology, Innovation for BoP, Renewable Energy Technology, Sustainable technology, Innovation, agriculture, irrigation, Farming, Regenerative Agriculture, Sustainable sourcing, Responsible …

Type: Startup Activities: Water management agritech cleantech greentech Technologies: Bio sourced materials

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Oorja Development Solutions Limited 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

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Bluerise BV 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

7 3 3 0
DeInvesteerdersClub DeInvesteerdersClub

Hollands most informal informal investment network! Business angel netwerk, live pitch events, (syndicaat)investeren

Type: Incubators & VCs

3 0 0 8
Ecovative - the mycelium technology company 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

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Ashden Ashden

Supporting climate innovation and accelerating transformative solutions to help build a more just world. Ashden's mission is to accelerate transformative climate solutions and build a more just world. Our awards, events, networks and analysis support climate innovation in the UK and developing countries around the globe. We back outstanding organisations and initiatives because on-the-ground solutions will drive the system changes our planet needs. We understand that the best climate solutions deliver enormous benefits today – benefits such as better health, higher incomes and more equal societies. For two decades the Ashden Awards have accelerated the most exciting climate innovators. We …

Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: cleantech greentech

11 4 5 55
Fish Tales Fish Tales

Happy Fishermen, Healthy Oceans. Enjoy! Delicious fish products from world's most beautiful fisheries | Great tips for cooking fish and recipes | We love fish, care about the ocean, inspire you. sustainability, seafood, fun, tuna, and fish

Type: Startup Activities: foodtech

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Centraal Beheer Centraal Beheer

Als het nodig is, zijn we er voor jou. Centraal Beheer is one of the largest insurance companies in the Netherlands. You may know us from the payoff ‘Even Apeldoorn bellen’ (Just call Apeldoorn). We sell our products and services straight to our business and consumer clients. Without an intermediary, quickly and easily. The many specialists and experts at Centraal Beheer are always ready to answer your questions and solve your problems. We offer indemnity insurance, retirement and life insurance and financial insurance and services. For your business situation. Or for you personally and for your family. Have got a …

Type: Large company Activities: fintech insurtech

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FUNDES FUNDES

[Automatic translation follows] 🌱 Since 1984 in Latin America, we have generated impact and sustainable and inclusive businesses through MSMEs. We are a pioneering organization with 39 years of experience and presence in +15 countries in Latin America. We continually generate alliances with corporations, foundations, international organizations and government institutions that share this vision of generating impact and sustainable and inclusive businesses in communities, value chains or sectors of interest made up of MSMEs. We know where they are and what interests them, this allows us to translate research and strategy into practical results: > Research: We generate specific research …

Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: Consulting

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Vitens Vitens

[Automatic translation follows] Water for now and later. Vitens is the largest drinking water company in the Netherlands. We supply top quality drinking water to 5.9 million people and companies in the provinces of Flevoland, Friesland, Gelderland, Utrecht and Overijssel and municipalities in Drenthe and North Holland. With approximately 1,600 employees, 100 production companies and a pipeline network of 49,500 kilometers, 347 million m3 of water is supplied annually. The annual turnover from water is approximately 333 million euros. Vitens shares are 100% owned by local and regional governments. water company

Type: Public Activities: cleantech greentech

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VC4A VC4A

Connecting startup entrepreneurs in emerging markets to the knowledge, network, and funding they need to succeed. VC4A is an ecosystem builder that leverages its infrastructure, network, and expertise for the programs that contribute to the global startup movement. Since 2008, the organization designs, structures, and implements successful entrepreneurship programs across emerging markets. VC4A runs an online platform featuring the world’s largest database of emerging market startups and connects local entrepreneurs to learning resources, mentors, investors, and partner programs. Visit https://vc4a.com/ for more information. VC4A.com - The platform for venture building. VC4A is the largest online community of entrepreneurs and investors …

Type: Incubators & VCs Activities: agritech

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Van Raam Van Raam

Let's all cycle! Van Raam is manufacturer and world market leader of unique special needs bicycles for people with disabilities. Van Raam produce bicycles for one or several persons, specializing in tricycles, wheelchair bicycles, tandems, side-by-side tandems, transport bikes, the scooter bike, walking aids and low step through bikes. With 180 employees and by continuously innovating, Van Raam has been making bicycles for over 100 years, with a focus on adapted bicycles for over 35 years. The Van Raam bicycles are for children or adults with a disability or for people who are looking for more stability and security when …

Type: SMB Activities: manufacturing transporttech Technologies: Cybersecurity

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Access to Energy Institute Access to Energy Institute

The Access to Energy Institute (A2EI) is the first non-profit & collaborative R&D platform in the solar offgrid industry The Access to Energy Institute (A2EI) is the first not-for-profit and collaborative research and development institute aiming to advance the solar revolution in emerging economies. We provide broad, reliable open-source data, as well as on-the-ground research and analysis of solar solutions. Additionally, we develop and procure solar system and appliance prototypes and initiate pilot projects – aiming to provide widely scalable sustainable energy research and solutions as a common good. Our focus is on productive use appliances for small businesses and …

Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: cleantech greentech

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Fargreen Fargreen

Going Far by Going Green Fargreen is a social enterprise working with a purpose of building prosperous and sustainable farming communities in rural Vietnam and around the world where no such environmental damaging practices like open burning of straw exist and no farmer left behind in poverty for choosing to stay with their land. Fargreen creates a network of Vietnamese farmers to produce high quality, environmentally friendly and socially responsible edible mushrooms for local and international markets. sustainable development, food and agriculture, climate change adaptation, and social enterprise

Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: cleantech greentech

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Dutch Cell Dogs Dutch Cell Dogs

Samen op weg naar vrijheid! Gevangenen die moeilijk plaatsbare asielhonden trainen: dat is het concept waarmee Dutch Cell Dogs in 2009 begon. Mens en hond – beiden tegen hun wil opgesloten – en daardoor kwetsbare doelgroepen die hun weg naar de samenleving proberen te hervinden, wisten elkaar hier te helpen. Een gedetineerde traint een asielhond, maar in wezen traint hij zichzelf. Deelnemers resocialiseren hierdoor. Ze worden opener en krijgen zelfvertrouwen. De honden worden opgeleid tot sociale gezinshonden waarmee zij meer kans maken herplaatst te worden en een bijdrage wordt geleverd aan de veiligheid van hen in de maatschappij. Dutch Cell …

Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: edtech

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Capricorn Partners Capricorn Partners

Investing where technology impacts most Capricorn Partners is an independent European manager of venture capital and equity funds, investing in innovative European companies with technology as a competitive advantage. The investment team of Capricorn is composed of experienced investment managers with deep technology expertise and a broad industrial experience. Capricorn Partners is managing the venture capital funds Capricorn Sustainable Chemistry Fund, Capricorn Digital Growth Fund, Capricorn ICT Arkiv, Capricorn Health‐tech Fund, Capricorn Cleantech Fund, Capricorn Fusion China Fund and Capricorn Industrial Biotech Fund. In addition, it is the management company of Quest for Growth, quoted on Euronext Brussels, and the …

Type: Incubators & VCs

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60 Decibels 60 Decibels

Global impact measurement company - we make it easy to listen to the people who matter the most 60 Decibels is a global, tech-enabled impact measurement company that brings speed and scalability to social impact measurement and customer insights. We provide genuine benchmarks of impact performance, enabling organizations to understand impact relative to peers and set performance targets. We have a network of 1200+ researchers in 80+ countries, and have worked with more than 1000 of the world’s leading impact investors, companies, foundations, corporations, NGOs, and public sector organizations. Medium: https://60-decibels.medium.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/60_decibels Impact Management, Impact Measurement, Customer Insights, Market …

Type: Startup Activities: martech Technologies: Data Analytics

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Bamboo Capital Partners Bamboo Capital Partners

Bamboo is an impact investing platform which provides innovative financing solutions to catalyse lasting impact. Bamboo Capital Partners (“Bamboo”) is an impact investing platform which provides innovative financing solutions to catalyse lasting impact. Bamboo bridges the gap between seed and growth-stage funding through a full suite of finance options – from debt to equity – which it activates unilaterally or through strategic partnerships. Founded in 2007 by Jean-Philippe de Schrevel, Bamboo aims to generate lasting impact and improve the lives of the world’s most marginalised communities while delivering strong financial returns. Since 2007, Bamboo has raised over $400m for developing …

Type: Incubators & VCs

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Swedish Algae Factory Swedish Algae Factory

Advanced Materials from Algae for Personal care, solar efficiency enhancement, lithium-ion battery anodes, cont. release We produce uniquely functional materials that are good for the planet. Our mission is to be the world-leading producer of advanced materials from algae and a driving force towards a circular and bio-based industry. We are the first company in the world to cultivate and sell diatom algae shells. We call the material Algica®. Algica® is a porous silica with unique light altering, absorptive and binding properties that are unmatched by synthetic materials. Algica® is today used as a top-performing and certified organic personal care …

Type: Startup Activities: biotech cleantech deeptech greentech manufacturing Technologies: Bio sourced materials New Materials Solar Technologies

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Mama Cash Mama Cash

Mama Cash supports visionary women, girls, trans & intersex people who are fighting for their rights around the world. Founded in Amsterdam in 1983, Mama Cash is the oldest international women’s fund and one of just a few funds dedicated exclusively to advancing women’s, girls’ and trans and intersex people’s human rights globally. We give grants to over 130 forward-thinking initiatives led by women, girls and trans people around the world annually, supporting them not only financially, but also by sharing knowledge and networking opportunities. Mama Cash supports the development of regional women’s funds around the world. We also encourage …

Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: edtech

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Makerversity Makerversity

Co-making. Co-working & making workshops for startup maker businesses. Makerversity builds and supports communities of the most exciting maker businesses. Our mission is to support and grow a diverse selection of the most exciting maker start-ups. From designers to hackers, engineers to wearable technologists, makers to inventors, we provide space, people and support to develop your creative practice. Located in central London and Amsterdam. International Coworking Community, Provide fabrication and prototyping facilties, Inspiring the next generation, Provide permanent workspace, event and studio spaces, Bring making back to the city, and Provide business support, events and cultural programs

Type: SMB Activities: proptech

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Triodos Bank Triodos Bank

Your money has the power to change the world. Triodos Bank is a leading expert in sustainable banking. Our mission is to make money work for positive change. We are more than a bank. We are a community. Get to know us and join the movement for change. We finance companies, institutions and projects that add cultural value and benefit people and the environment, with the support of depositors and investors who want to encourage corporate social responsibility and a sustainable society. Our mission is * To help create a society that promotes people’s quality of life and that has …

Tags: H2020 Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: cleantech fintech

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Vandebron Vandebron

[Automatic translation follows] Our mission: to 100% sustainable energy in the Netherlands as quickly as possible Wouldn't it make sense if you could buy 100% green energy directly from a Dutch source that you can choose yourself? So you know exactly where your energy comes from and where your money goes. This is Vandebron; an online marketplace for sustainable energy, where we directly connect supply and demand, without the intervention of an old-fashioned energy company. This way, a household saves an average of €124 per year and the farmer receives a fairer price for his energy.

Type: Startup Activities: cleantech greentech Technologies: Decarbonization

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LeydenJar LeydenJar

The future is full of energy LeydenJar Technologies develops a 100% Silicon anode that boosts the energy density of Li-ion batteries for application in consumer electronics, automotive and specialty applications. Lithium Ion Batteries, Nanotechnology, Silicon anodes, and PECVD

Type: Startup Activities: nanotech deeptech Technologies: Batteries

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Kromkommer Kromkommer

Krom is het nieuwe recht. Kromkommer is a social enterprise that aims to contribute to the reduction of food waste. About 10% of vegetables is wasted simply because they don't look good enough or because there is too much of it. Our goal is to get these veggies back on our plates. We tell the story of this beloved produce with creative campaigns and our own line of wonky vegetable soups & wonky fruit and vegetable toys. For more information, please check www.kromkommer.com or visit our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/kromkommer and join our Krommunity on Twitter @krommunity

Type: Startup Activities: foodtech

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Seepje Seepje

[Automatic translation follows] Seepje washes the future clean with natural detergent, dishwashing liquid and hand soap 🌱🧼 #wasjewereldcleaner Seepje makes natural washing and cleaning products. The ingredients are carefully chosen based on origin and health for people and the environment. Seepje is good and good. It does what it's supposed to do and contributes to a better climate. Melvin and Jasper - both with a passion for washing - started Seepje with their stufi in 2013. Seepje now has more than 25 washing and cleaning products that are available at more than 5,800 stores in the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany. …

Type: Startup Activities: cleantech greentech Technologies: Bio sourced materials

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True Price True Price

With all the stuff you buy you leave traces behind. Your morning coffee, daily T-shirt, or evening lipstick. Often, natural and social costs are involved. For example, social costs include extremely low wages or unsafe work environment for workers and examples of natural costs are air pollution or water waste. This damage has a price for people and nature, which isn't included in the prices you pay at the store. At True Price, we are working on our mission of making it possible for you to see and voluntarily pay the true price of your own products. True Price also …

Type: Startup Activities: civictech cleantech greentech IT Services Technologies: Decarbonization

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Metabolic Metabolic

Using systems thinking to tackle global sustainability challenges and accelerate the transition to a circular economy. Metabolic is a consulting and venture-building company that uses systems thinking to tackle major sustainability challenges. Our overarching mission is to transition the global economy to a fundamentally sustainable - and circular - state. Headquartered in Amsterdam, we have an international and interdisciplinary team. We provide strategies and tools, crunch data, create new technologies, build pilots and scale up innovations. We empower people through education and communication and our Foundation helps us reach underserved communities. Our approach develops in response to emerging challenges and …

Type: Startup Activities: civictech cleantech greentech Technologies: Decarbonization Data Analytics

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SEWF - Social Enterprise World Forum C.I.C. SEWF - Social Enterprise World Forum C.I.C.

Social Enterprise World Forum exists to grow the international social enterprise movement Social Enterprise World Forum (SEWF) was established in 2008 by national social enterprise support agencies seeking a means to advance social enterprise development globally. Bringing together social enterprise practitioners, support agencies, investors, public, private and government representatives, the inaugural event in Edinburgh in 2008 provided a platform to bring together social enterprise leaders and champions from all continents to collaborate, share best practice and plan future developments. This collaboration raised awareness of social enterprise as an expanding global mechanism for social change and explored the merit of ongoing …

Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: civictech

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Quadia Quadia

Solutions for a Regenerative Economy, Impact with us: quadia.ch Founded in 2010, Quadia specializes in direct impact investments, though equity, debt and funds. In line with its mission «we finance the solutions for a regenerative economy», Quadia targets companies which have positioned their strategic development on products and service that contribute to a regenerative economy. These transformative companies operate in the areas of clean energy, sustainable food and circular products & materials. Since its creation, Quadia has financed over 40 companies, projects and investment funds for the equivalent of EUR 200 million. Quadia is based in Geneva, Switzerland. Impact Investing

Type: Incubators & VCs

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De Groene Afslag De Groene Afslag

[Automatic translation follows] Circular hotspot in 't Gooi. Plant based restaurant, creative meeting rooms, flexible workplaces and School for Change A PLACE FOR TOMORROW'S WORLD The Groene Afslag is a multifunctional meeting place, where enthusiasm for a sustainable future is central. Everything we cook, build, rent and organize here is all about the green change. We show that becoming more sustainable is easier than you think. And above all more fun. Sometimes you just need to know. Just seeing something creative that is so infectious that you also get a green mood. Discovering something clever that inspires you to make …

Type: Startup Activities: cleantech greentech Technologies: Decarbonization

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InspiraFarms Cooling InspiraFarms Cooling

Cold chain solutions & technology for perishables in agricultural supply chains InspiraFarms provides agribusinesses, exporters, 3PL and food distributors in Africa with cold chain solutions and finance for cooling and handling their fresh produce, significantly cutting energy costs, reducing food losses and ready to meet the major international food safety certifications, and allowing real time remote performance monitoring. Engineering, construction and servicing of modular and high-efficiency dry steel infrastructures, high-efficiency industrial refrigeration machinery and equipment integrated through an IoT platform. agribusiness, food processing, post-harvest handling, technology, asset finance, and food losses

Type: Startup Activities: agritech Industry 4.0 Technologies: IoT

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SteamaCo SteamaCo

Advanced IoT technology for energy utilities in emerging markets SteamaCo offers an advanced IoT smart metering platform that’s revolutionising the energy industry in Southeast Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa. In the distribution grid sector, we help utilities detect theft, resolve it fast and meet regulatory losses targets. In the off-grid sector, our smart meters and remote online management help utilities deliver clean, reliable and low-cost energy. And for all utilities, we help you cut operational costs and boost revenue. Proudly co-creating with pioneers of industry to make positive changes to the world, SteamaCo is bringing better energy management to ever more …

Type: Startup Activities: Smart City Industry 4.0 Technologies: Sensors IoT SaaS

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SELCO Foundation SELCO Foundation

Bringing impact through sustainable energy innovations and enterprises Sustainable energy practitioners have long noticed energy access affects rural and urban populations’ livelihood, generation capacity, education attendance, health outcomes and overall quality of life. In response, SELCO India (for profit, social enterprise) created SELCO Foundation on 5th October, 2010 as a public charitable trust, with the mission to: 1. Systematically identify diverse needs of underserved communities, understand and define the role of sustainability and energy in these communities. 2. Create and support innovative and sustainable solutions that positively impact well-being, education and livelihoods and work towards the alleviation of poverty. 3. …

Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Startup Activities: cleantech agritech edtech greentech Technologies: Solar Technologies

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GambleAware GambleAware

GambleAware commissions national prevention and treatment services to keep people safe from gambling harms in GB GambleAware is an independent, grant-making charity commissioning prevention and treatment services across England, Scotland and Wales to keep people safe from gambling harms. Guided by a public health model, we commission integrated prevention services on a national scale and in partnership with expert organisations and agencies, including the NHS, across three areas of activity: • Commissioning the National Gambling Treatment Service • Public health campaigns including Bet Regret as well as providing practical support to local services • Commissioning research & evaluation to improve …

Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: healthtech

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Enviu Enviu

We build world changing companies. Hi! We are Enviu. When we founded Enviu in 2004, our belief was the same as it is today: An inclusive economy that serves people and planet. An economy enriching the lives of all people, providing access to basic needs. An economy sustainably utilizing the valuable and limited resources our planet endows. To instigate this economy we build ventures that address social and environmental issues, and drive market development. With high impact in the domains of financial inclusion, circular economy, and food security. Entrepreneurial, innovative, sustainability, creativity, sharing knowledge and expertise, young people, network, crowdfunding, …

Tags: H2020 Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: civictech cleantech greentech

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Pollinate Group Pollinate Group

Empowering Lives, Sustainably We empower women as leaders of change to distribute products that improve health, save time and save money for the world's most neglected communities. Our team identifies, trains and empowers women entrepreneurs in urban and rural communities of India and Nepal to serve their peers who live on less than US$1.90 a day. Women Entrepreneurs/Suryamukhi earn respect and meaningful income and act as role models who raise awareness about better alternatives. By bringing international students and professionals together with local representatives, Pollinate Group inspires the next generation of leaders in social enterprise. Women Empowerment, Clean Energy, Social …

Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: civictech

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DSM DSM

DSM, since May 9 2023 part of dsm-firmenich, is a global, purpose-led leader in health and nutrition, applying bioscience to improve the health of people, animals, and the planet. DSM’s purpose is to create brighter lives for all which we achieve through developing products and solutions that address some of the world’s biggest challenges while simultaneously creating economic, environmental and societal value. From our master perfumers and flavorists to our expert nutritionists and scientists, our trailblazing teams work closely with customers, supporting their ambitions with 150+ years of R&D expertise. With a passionate and talented team of close to 30,000 …

Type: Media

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De Balie De Balie

De Balie produceert programma’s over kunst, cultuur en politiek. De Balie is a political, cultural, theatre- and debate centre with a grand café-restaurant situated at the heart of Amsterdam at the Leidseplein. According to The Economist: "De Balie, a cosily chic cultural venue on Amsterdam’s Leidseplein, is the epicentre of Dutch liberal intellectual life." De Balie specialises in a number of territories: art, society, politics, media and cinema, and regularly organises thought-provoking programs. These programs consistently bare the mark of a sharp and deeply analytical character; De Balie leaves no questions of social relevance unasked. Through talkshows, lively discussions, elaborate …

Type: Media

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Trust, Accountability and Inclusion Collaborative Trust, Accountability and Inclusion Collaborative

TAI is a donor collaborative working toward a world where citizens are informed and empowered. Transparency and Accountability Initiative https://linktr.ee/thetainitiative is a global donor collaborative working toward a world where citizens are informed and empowered; governments are open and responsive; and collective action advances the public good. Among the leading funders of transparency, accountability and participation efforts worldwide, TAI’s core members include Ford Foundation, William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, Luminate, MacArthur Foundation, Open Society Foundations, and the UK’s Department for International Development. Transparency, Accountability, Transparency Accountability and Participation (TAP), Civic space, Grantmaking, Learning, Taxation, Civil Society, Open government, and Data …

Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: IT Services

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Amsterdam Economic Board Amsterdam Economic Board

Hét netwerk van organisaties met wie je samenwerkt aan de Metropool van Morgen. #slimgroengezond By 2025, the Amsterdam Metropolitan Area (AMA) will be one of the top three most innovative regions in Europe. Amsterdam will then be celebrating its 750th anniversary. The goal is a smart, healthy and green region. In a rapidly changing world, the route to this objective is unpredictable. The Board charts uncertainties and transitions so the region can respond to them flexibly. We are working together on the metropolis of the future by contributing to five urban challenges. For each challenge, we have projected a point …

Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: transporttech

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Albert Heijn Albert Heijn

[Automatic translation follows] That's the great thing about Albert Heijn. At Albert Heijn we believe that food and drink play an essential role in tackling the major challenges in society. It makes an important contribution to a healthy lifestyle, it connects people and contributes to a better climate and therefore a sustainable society. Our mission is: 'Making better food accessible together. For everyone.'' Every day is full of choices and with all the options available today, choosing is not always easy. Albert Heijn understands that better food is different for everyone, but ultimately we all want the same thing: to …

Type: Large company Activities: foodtech

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The Hague Business Agency The Hague Business Agency

Helping foreign companies - NGOs, social enterprises, impact entrepreneurs & startups- expand successfully to The Hague. The Hague Business Agency (THBA) attracts international companies and organisations and assists them in establishing, expanding or relocating their (foreign) operations within the Greater Hague region. As of 11 September 2017, The Hague Business Agency works together with The Hague Marketing Bureau and The Hague Convention Bureau under the umbrella of “The Hague & Partners’. In addition, THBA supports the Municipality of The Hague in attracting non-governmental organisations (NGOs). THBA was originally founded as the ‘WestHolland Foreign Investment Agency’ in 2000 by a number …

Type: Public

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Social Alpha Social Alpha

Driving economic growth, social justice & climate action through the power of entrepreneurship & innovations. Social Alpha is a multistage innovation curation and venture development platform for science and technology start-ups that aim to address the most critical social, economic and environmental challenges. Social Alpha supports mission aligned entrepreneurs through a network of innovation labs, startup incubators, accelerator programmes, seed funds and market access mechanisms. At Social Alpha, we believe that entrepreneurship has the potential to create deep impact and bring about a positive change in the lives of people and communities. We search for innovators who are willing to …

Type: Incubators & VCs

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VNG VNG

[Automatic translation follows] The VNG connects all municipalities in the Netherlands and overseas territories and aims to strengthen local government. Together with all municipalities, the VNG stands for the strength and quality of local government. So together with you. The VNG supports municipalities in their further development into the first government, the government closest to citizens and companies. The local government determines the VNG agenda. The VNG is a service organization and offers a platform for opinion formation and innovation. The VNG is also the representative of all municipalities and therefore an important discussion partner for other governments and social …

Type: Public

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Starters.eco Starters.eco

The ecosystem for impact makers. Change starts here. At Starters we are the starting point for the leaders of tomorrow. Whether it's a career change, scaling your social enterprise or addressing an urgent problem; change requires a new kind of leadership. Leadership that our world needs - especially now. From tools and inspiration to training and programs. Together we work on the world of tomorrow and Starters is the place where impact becomes tangible. Discover our offer for young people, for professionals and our (local) networks via our website: https://starters.eco. social entrepreneurship, training, bottom-up, urban development, leadership, inspiration, talent development, …

Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: civictech edtech

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HomeBiogas HomeBiogas

Making Waste Matter We believe that every element in life serves a purpose. Where people see waste, we see a resource. Every item can be reused, repurposed, and reinserted into the value chain to produce something meaningful. It is with this mindset that we aspire to transform the world of waste with sustainable solutions that meets every lifestyle. Our products are built upon a deep understanding of nature and the circular economy. In harmony with the natural processes of the earth, we use smart technology to strengthen the chemical process of anaerobic digestion and turn natural and organic waste into …

Type: Startup Activities: cleantech greentech Technologies: Decarbonization

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Bboxx Bboxx

A data-driven super platform, transforming lives & unlocking potential by connecting consumers to innovative products Bboxx is a data-driven super platform, transforming lives and unlocking potential by connecting consumers and deploying innovative products across Africa. Bboxx is championing the economic empowerment of Africa, accelerating the transition to the digital economy and creating new markets. We have built Bboxx Pulse®, a fully integrated operating system, and combined it with an extensive on-the-ground network to connect customers with clean energy, clean cooking, smartphones, e-mobility and selected financial products – many for the first time. We are connecting both underserved rural communities and …

Type: Startup Activities: cleantech greentech Technologies: Solar Technologies

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Brouwerij de Prael Brouwerij de Prael

Brouwerij de Prael is a food & beverages company based out of Oudezijds Voorburgwal 28, AMSTERDAM, Netherlands.

Type: SMB Activities: foodtech

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Bionext | Ketenorganisatie Bionext | Ketenorganisatie

[Automatic translation follows] Bionext is committed to more organic agriculture and food in the Netherlands and thus connects every link from farm to fork The Bionext Foundation is the chain organization for sustainable organic agriculture and food and connects the Dutch organic chains from farmer to consumer. Bionext is supported by three associations: Biohuis (farmers and gardeners), BioNederland (producers and trade) and the Bioshop Association. Organic food is the tastiest way to improve the world. After all, organic food is produced in collaboration with nature. So without chemical pesticides, with respect for animals and with care for the soil. Organic …

Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: deeptech

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Invest-NL Invest-NL

Wij zijn Invest-NL, impact investors. Wij maken financierbaar wat niet financierbaar lijkt. The Netherlands can and will become more sustainable and more innovative. This calls for dedication, patience and capital. But above all, it calls for entrepreneurs. Real entrepreneurs with outstanding plans for the Netherlands of the future. We are here to finance those plans. We are Invest-NL, impact investors. We make tomorrow possible. Pleased to meet you. We are going to make the difference. Impact is our goal, return is our means. We dare to turn opportunity into achievement. To deliver where others falter. How do we do this? …

Type: Incubators & VCs

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Enexis Groep Enexis Groep

[Automatic translation follows] The work of Enexis Group. The work of yours? What drives us at Enexis is to be able to bring energy to the places where people need light and heat. Every day we work on a smarter, more sustainable and safe energy network. We do this with craftsmanship and commitment. Energy in the right direction Network manager, Smart grids, Sustainable initiatives, Innovation, and Energy transition

Type: Large company

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Wevolver Wevolver

Wevolver is a platform where the engineering community and industry share their knowledge. Wevolver is the platform that provides the knowledge and connections to develop better technology. Millions of engineers leverage Wevolver to stay up to date, find knowledge when they are developing products, or leverage the platform to make meaningful connections. The knowledge on Wevolver is published by various sources: universities, tech companies, and individual community members. For companies who do not have in-house content capabilities, we provide creators from our extensive network of writers with engineering and science backgrounds. Wevolver is dedicated to providing high-quality information, including articles …

Type: Media Technologies: Robotics

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Toyota Mobility Foundation Toyota Mobility Foundation

Helping people move more freely The Toyota Mobility Foundation was established in August 2014 to support the development of a more mobile society. The Foundation aims to support strong mobility systems while eliminating disparities in mobility. It utilizes Toyota’s expertise in technology, safety, and the environment, working in partnership with universities, governments, non-profit organizations, research institutions and other organizations to address mobility issues around the world. Programs include resolving urban transportation problems, expanding the utilization of personal mobility, and developing solutions for next generation mobility.

Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: transporttech

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The GravityLight Foundation The GravityLight Foundation

The GravityLight Foundation is a charity with a mission to: - relieve poverty caused by lack of access to electricity and reliance on kerosene for light - protect the environment through providing clean, off grid alternatives to kerosene lamps We do this by designing, developing and selling clean, affordable off-grid products, the first of which is GravityLight: a unique off-grid light powered by lifting a weight. GravityLight provides instant, limitless light - independent of sun or batteries - all you need are rocks or sand! Design, Lighting, Clean Energy, Off Grid, Sustainability, Nonprofit, Poverty Relief, Affordable Energy, Renewables, and Technology

Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: cleantech greentech

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Amsterdam Smart City Amsterdam Smart City

Voor betere straten, betere buurten en betere steden! Amsterdam Smart City is an open collective that brings citizens, businesses, knowledge institutions and public authorities together to shape the city of the future. By sharing knowledge we come up with innovative solutions for metropolitan issues of a social, economic and ecological nature. This way we ensure that Amsterdam remains liveable, now and in the years to come. Join our open collective, increase your impact and start building the city of tomorrow. Go to www.amsterdamsmartcity.com/register to sign up now! challenging parties to submit and execute innovative solutions to urban issues, connecting parties, …

Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: Smart City

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IN Amsterdam 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

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