THE CHALLENGES
Expand the social network of elderly
Enrich their life with (digital) tools that do not require any skills
Develop tools for data transfers
Use AI to convert PDF drawings and building plans into geodatabases
3D scans in construction
Develop an user-friendly and accurate solution to visualize reconstructions
Optimize water conditions
Limit the growth of duckweed or find environment-friendly solutions to remove it
Social responsibility for MID adolescents
Apply technical solutions to support the financial situation of vulnerable citizens
Resolve the housing shortage
Find a solution together with homeless citizens to fulfill their basic needs
Develop a smart administration technology
Simplify communication of the city’s maintenance staff and make complex tasks easy
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU
€5000 to develop your MVP / Prototype
Possibility of a minimum €20.000 to build and pilot your solution upon successful completion of the program
Support from experts and the municipality’s network
Possibility of long-term collaboration with the municipality for which a 210k budget is reserved
ADDITIONAL CRITERIA
Have a working prototype / service
Registered at the Kamer van Koophandel
No more than 15 FTE
Founded no longer than 7 years ago
TIMELINE
APPLICATION DEADLINE
The deadline for applications is May 22nd, at midnight (UTC+1).
SELECTION
On the 13th of June three startups per challenge will be selected that will be able to attend the validation program
KICK-OFF AND VALIDATION
After validation, one startup per challenge will be selected to take part in the program
STARTUP IN RESIDENCE PROGRAM
The part-time program is customized and officially starts at the beginning of September
STARTUP PILOTS
After a successful pilot design as part of the program, the goal is to start with pilot collaborations within two months