THE CHALLENGE
Reduce litter through innovative technology
Develop technologies which can decrease littering in the city e.g. ultrasonic trash can sensors, smart waste containers, etc.
Reduce noise pollution using smart innovation
Use technology to decrease or eliminate noise pollution e.g. active noise control, quiet fan noise reduction, etc.
Improve interaction within a society
Use software solutions to strengthen the interaction between government representatives and residents in decision-making processes. Solutions should allow for digital interaction, appealing to use and provide input and feedback.
Converting waste flows into new products
Increase circularity in South Holland by reusing residual flows either within or outside of the organisation.
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU
5-month part-time, customized program to develop your MVP / Prototype and work towards a pilot
A maximum of €25.000 to build and pilot your solution
Support from experts and the Municipality, Province and Ministries' network during the Startup in Residents program
Possibility of long-term collaboration with the Municipality, Province and Ministries.
ADDITIONAL CRITERIA
Have a working prototype / service
Registered at the Kamer van Koophandel
No more than 20-25 FTE
WANT MORE INFORMATION?
Join this Q&A in-person session on December 12th to meet the different challenge owners, and better understand what solutions they are looking for. Sign up by December 6th, 23h59 (UTC+1). When: December 12th 15h00-17h00
ONLINE Q&A
Have questions but can’t be at the in-person session? Send in your questions online by December 16th, midnight (UTC+1), to have them answered on December 19th, or by January 2nd, midnight (UTC+1), to have them answered on January 7th.
TIMELINE
APPLICATION DEADINE
The deadline for applications is January 20th, at midday (UTC+1)
SELECTION
On the 30th of January three startups per challenge will be selected that will be able to attend the validation program
KICK-OFF AND VALIDATION
The selected startups will be invited for 2 pitch rounds. In the first round they will receive feedback on their pitch and application from representatives. After making adjustments based on the feedback, startups will have a 2nd pitch opportunity.
STARTUP IN RESIDENCE PROGRAM
After validation, one startup per challenge will be selected for the Startup in Residence program in April, 2020. The part-time program is customized to fit each startups needs individually.
DEMO DAY
Startups will be invited to attend a Demo Day in September, 2020.