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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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Starters.eco Starters.eco

[Automatic translation follows] 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, …

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

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Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation 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 225 organizations that have collectively impacted over 400 million lives to date. early stage, nonprofits, social entrepreneurship, board governance, venture philanthropy, foundation, and scale

Type: Incubators & VCs

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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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The Hague Tech 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

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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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

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DeInvesteerdersClub DeInvesteerdersClub

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

Type: Incubators & VCs

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NutSelect 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 providers 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 and send offers to (potential) customers. We also support our partners and take care 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 Group since …

Type: SMB Activities: cleantech greentech Technologies: Solar Technologies

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Miele Netherlands B.V Miele Netherlands B.V

[Automatic translation follows] Always Besser About Miele 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, Germany (North Rhine-Westphalia). Miele was founded in 1899 and is a real family business. The founders were Carl Miele and Reinhard Zinkann. The company is now managed by the fourth generation. Since its founding, the motto has been 'immer better'​ or 'making ever better products'. True to this philosophy, Miele produces products of an almost proverbially high quality. Miele in the Netherlands The first official Miele branch in the …

Type: SMB Activities: foodtech manufacturing

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Media Development Investment Fund 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. MDIF has invested $316.2 million in 152 independent news businesses in 47 countries since 1996. Our dedicated team of highly skilled professionals help clients build financially viable businesses, while providing real financial and social returns to a wide range of impact investors. More than …

Type: Media

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Nieuwe Instituut 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

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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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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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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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Cycling out of Poverty (CooP-Africa) 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

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The Ex'tax Project 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

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Onomatopee Projects 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

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Spectrum Spectrum

[Automatic translation follows] Advisory organization for social issues Spectrum is an enterprising consultancy organization 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 organization and as a partner in the Leefbaarheidsalliantie Gelderland. Our mission is: 'really for everyone'. Where real also stands for our approach: sincere and reliable. With commitment, with care for each other and the environment. Livability is an important theme for us. We support and encourage different thinking; we connect systems and people and …

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

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Living Lands 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

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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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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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Prince Claus Fund Prince Claus Fund

Supporting culture worldwide. Join our community and contribute to a world where culture is a basic need. The Prince Claus Fund believes that culture is a basic need. We enable artists and cultural practitioners to work freely & without restrictions creating culture that inspires positive social change, leading to a future that is equitable, inclusive, peaceful, and environmentally sustainable. The Fund was established as a tribute to HRH Prince Claus's dedication to culture and development more than 25 ago. Now, we are a forerunner in the unrestricted funding field, fostering meaningful connections within a worldwide community of creative changemakers. Through …

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

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Kansfonds 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

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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

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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

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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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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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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

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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

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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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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

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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

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Mahila Housing Trust 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

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THRIVE Institute 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 processes 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 achieve this, such as innovation challenges, theme dialogues, talent competitions, incubators & accelerators and educational innovation.

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

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BOEi BOEi

[Automatic translation follows] BOEi is a social enterprise with a passion for restoring and repurposing heritage. BOEi is a non-profit organization that focuses on repurposing industrial, religious and agricultural heritage. From water tower to shipyard, from monastery to mansion. She does this from different perspectives: 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, …

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

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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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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

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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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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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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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ActivSpaces 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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Nationale Postcode Loterij 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

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Dutch Design Week 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

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GOGO Electric GOGO Electric

Innovative | Sustainable | Electric Previously known as Bodawerk International Limited, GOGO is a technology company driven by the mission to accelerate a sustainable transition to renewable energy through technology and products. It has a vision to become Africa’s leading battery, charging and inversion technology company, contributing to an economically, socially and environmentally sustainable future.

Type: SMB Activities: Industry 4.0 Technologies: Batteries

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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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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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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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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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studio JUX studio JUX

Closed permanently. Continue our mission via studiojux.org. Closed permanently. Thanks for supporting us throughout the years! Still want to make an impact? Continue to support the Nepali factory via studiojux.org.

Type: SMB Activities: fashtech Technologies: Decarbonization

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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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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

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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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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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Stedelijk Museum Schiedam Stedelijk Museum Schiedam

[Automatic translation follows] The museum for modern and contemporary art and urban history. Hooray, we're open again! The Stedelijk Museum Schiedam is an accessible museum for art, history and society with stories about themes that matter in the past, but also now. We work in an innovative, authentic and people-oriented way and we work together with others as much as possible, in particular with artists, young creative makers and Schiedam residents. We want to be a nice place for as many people as possible in the heart of Schiedam. A place where you discover art, find inspiration, drink a cup …

Type: Media

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Vanhulley Vanhulley

[Automatic translation follows] WE ARE LIMITED EDITIONS. Fantastic products made from existing textiles with a whole (second) life ahead of them! In our studios in Groningen & Goirle, we make all kinds of products from residual textiles and offer a learning and work program for women who are at a distance from the labor market. View the catalog now for the latest collection: https://bit.ly/VanhulleyVoorbedrijven social enterprise, BCorp, sustainable, Sustainable, Upcycling, and Social Enterprise Code

Type: SMB Activities: cleantech greentech Technologies: Decarbonization

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De Buurt De Buurt

[Automatic translation follows] We work on neighborhoods in which you greet, know and help each other. De Buurt works on neighborhoods in which you greet, know and help each other. We do this by organizing cheerful, connecting activities together with local residents, such as De Buurtcamping, BuurtBankjes and Zwaaisteen. We are active in 69% of Dutch municipalities and organize more than a million meetings every year.

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

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VriendenLoterij 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

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02025 Amsterdam Koploper Schone Energie 02025 Amsterdam Koploper Schone Energie

[Automatic translation follows] Clean energy leaders in greater Amsterdam In 2025, Amsterdam will be 750 years old and what better way can we celebrate than with a completely clean city? 02025 is a network of leaders in the Amsterdam energy transition. We make frontrunners visible, connect them with each other and together pave the way for a complete transition to clean energy. Follow us to receive tips from frontrunners, get to know other pioneers and stay up to date with the news about clean energy Amsterdam. 02025 is an initiative of the entrepreneurial cooperative Oranje Energie, which has been active …

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

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LochemEnergie 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 greentech

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Rooftop Revolution Rooftop Revolution

[Automatic translation follows] Rooftop Revolution brings nature reserves back into the city. Where? On the largest vacant lot: the roofs! Rooftop Revolution is creating 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 on making roofs more sustainable, support governments in their climate adaptation ambitions and help the “homeless” to improve their views. We are also looking at the financing of green roofs, because we believe that the costs and benefits of green roofs can be shared more fairly between the people who …

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

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Vaan Yachts Vaan Yachts

Sail the Planet Exclusive sustainable catamarans for sailors. #SAILTHEPLANET

Type: SMB Activities: fashtech Technologies: New Materials

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StartGreen Capital StartGreen Capital

[Automatic translation follows] Catalyst of sustainable progress We are one of the largest Dutch fund managers in impact financing and are working on 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, like us, want to build sustainable progress and know that this is not possible without continuous innovation and a sound business model. We invest in that. Investments that show that financial and social returns can be combined very …

Type: Incubators & VCs

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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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asbl AFRICALIA vzw 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

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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

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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

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Thuis Wageningen Thuis Wageningen

[Automatic translation follows] Platform, workplace and meeting space for and by Wageningers to make a difference together for a better city. Thuis brings Wageningen together to work today on the world of tomorrow. We put local issues on the agenda, work 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 challenges. In this way we bring together knowledge, policy and practice and this contributes to devising …

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

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LSA bewoners 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 community. Because strong communities help to tackle complex social issues. And, a close-knit community does not happen by itself. Ownership, control and sufficient places to meet are needed. That is what we as the National Partnership for Active Residents are committed to. We put the importance of a strong community on the map and help create the conditions necessary for strong communities to flourish. WHAT WE DO Networking LSA residents. That's us together! …

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

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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

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Uganda Broadcasting Corporation (UBC) 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

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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

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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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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