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Every day, vast amounts of waste—coffee grounds, tea leaves, and other materials—are discarded without a second thought. At the same time, traditional games that have been played for generations risk being forgotten or remain unknown to new audiences. Many social gatherings revolve around mainstream card games, leaving little room for the rich diversity of games from different cultures. This initiative sees an opportunity to address both challenges at once: reducing waste while introducing more people to unique and meaningful games.
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Traditional delivery systems rely on roads and ground vehicles, which are often slowed down by traffic congestion, poor infrastructure, and severe weather conditions. These delays are particularly problematic in situations where timely delivery is crucial, such as: Medical emergencies, where hospitals require blood, vaccines, or defibrillators immediately. Rural and remote communities, where supplies may take hours or days to arrive due to limited transportation options. Northern and mountainous regions, where extreme weather and impassable roads prevent access to life-saving goods. Disaster-stricken areas, where floods, landslides, or earthquakes make traditional transport impossible.
Read moreForgeX
Veel productieprocessen, zoals verspaning, PCB-productie en spuitgieten, worden grotendeels uitbesteed aan lageloonlanden. Dit leidt tot een afhankelijkheid van externe markten, hogere logistieke kosten en minder controle over productie. Daarnaast stijgen de lonen in Europa, waardoor productie minder rendabel wordt. Door efficiëntere processen en slimmere productiesystemen kunnen we de productiekosten verlagen en lokale maakindustrie concurrerender maken. Bovendien kan dit bijdragen aan een lagere CO₂-uitstoot, doordat productie dichter bij de eindgebruiker plaatsvindt en minder transport nodig is.
Read moreGoodbyedebt
In the Netherlands, one in five individuals struggles with financial issues, with 20% of this group remaining trapped in a perpetual debt cycle. Many people face overwhelming debt due to complex legal jargon, lack of accessible support, and social stigma. Existing financial support services are often costly or diJicult to navigate, leading to further financial distress. Additionally, debt collection agencies increase the burden with added fees and penalties. GoodbyeDebt tackles these challenges by oJering a transparent, user friendly platform that simplifies debt management, making financial stability more attainable for millions.
Read morePaath
Busy schedules and decision fatigue make date planning stressful, leading to last-minute or repetitive choices. Existing solutions lack personalization or require too much effort. Our app simplifies this by curating tailored date ideas based on preferences, availability, and real-time factors like weather and location, ensuring effortless and meaningful experiences.
Read moreParalas: Autonomous Drone-Based Inspection of Offshore Wind Turbines
Offshore wind turbines play a vital role in generating renewable energy but are located in remote and harsh marine environments. To ensure they operate efficiently, regular inspection and maintenance are essential. Currently, the industry depends on helicopters and ships to transport personnel to these turbines. This approach is slow, expensive, emits significant carbon emissions, and poses considerable safety risks. When a turbine requires inspection—due to bird strikes, storm damage, or routine wear—a complex logistical operation is needed to bring crews to the site. Technicians often have to rappel down turbine blades or manually operate drones on-site, necessitating their physical presence on the turbine. This exposes them to hazardous conditions, including unpredictable weather and the dangers of working at great heights over open water. The financial costs are substantial. Deploying helicopters and ships involves high fuel consumption, crew wages, and maintenance expenses. Coordinating these missions demands meticulous planning, factoring in weather conditions and equipment availability. Delays are common, leading to turbines being offline longer than necessary, resulting in lost energy production and revenue. As offshore wind farms expand—some with over 100 turbines spread across hundreds of square kilometers—the inefficiencies and costs escalate dramatically. Environmental impact is another significant concern. Using fossil fuel-powered helicopters and ships generates considerable carbon emissions, undermining the environmental benefits of wind energy. This contributes to global greenhouse gas emissions and contradicts the core objective of renewable energy projects: providing clean and sustainable power. Safety risks are inherent in the current approach. Transporting personnel over open seas and having them work on towering structures exposes them to significant dangers. Accidents can result from falls, equipment failures, or incidents during transit. The industry has recorded numerous safety incidents, leading to increased scrutiny and a pressing need for better protective measures. In summary, existing methods for offshore wind turbine inspection are unsustainable due to high costs, environmental impact, and safety hazards. There is an urgent need for innovative solutions that reduce operational expenses, minimize emissions, and enhance personnel safety.
Read moreThe Adcrew
Companies struggle to create meaningful interactions with students. While social media and digital ads offer visibility, they often fail to generate real engagement. Traditional ads are easily ignored, and ad fatigue is increasing. There is a need for an advertising solution that goes beyond visibility and creates direct interaction between brands and students.
Read moreHoly Folie
After the war in Ukraine, energy prices in Europe and the Netherlands rose significantly, worsened by the extreme cold of winter 2022. This has made home sustainability more urgent, yet student housing is often overlooked. The Social Impact Hub aims to address this by improving sustainability in student homes and raising awareness of energy consumption. Many student houses are in historic buildings with strict renovation rules, making insulation difficult. Students, who stay temporarily, often see little reason to invest, while landlords lack incentives since students pay the bills. This creates a gap that requires targeted solutions.
Read moreNixus Sports
The tennis and padel sport creates huge amounts of waste because millions of tennis balls become unusable after a few uses and are throws away.
Read moreJ-ST3PS
Individuals and businesses often face challenges in bringing their creative ideas to life due to limited access to affordable, high-quality 3D printing services. This gap hinders innovation and delays project timelines, especially for those without in-depth technical expertise in additive manufacturing.
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