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Entrepreneurs test innovations during SAIL and Marathon
Public events like SAIL and the Marathon draw millions of visitors to Amsterdam. These events often take place in central locations where large crowds gather. As a result, various logistical arrangements need to be made, such as providing food and drinks, public toilets, and temporary modifications to streets. These situations pose sustainability and accessibility challenges for the city. However, they also make these events ideal testing grounds for innovations.

Testing with the city and event organizers
The In Residence program offers entrepreneurs the opportunity to test their innovations during public events. They work closely with event organizers, the City of Amsterdam, and an experienced mentor. Additionally, funding is available to support the pilot. If the innovation proves to benefit the city, the municipality may purchase it after the program.
Applications are open from October 1 to November 17. Selected entrepreneurs will prepare their pilot in early 2025, and most pilots will take place during the summer events, especially during SAIL 2025.
Apply via the website: https://innovatiepartners.nl/project/in-residence-open-evenementen-2025

Amsterdam 750th anniversary year
This is the second round of the In Residence Events program. During the 2024 event season, nine entrepreneurs tested their innovations, including at Pride Week, the Marathon, and the Dam tot Dam Run. If successful, innovations from both rounds of the program may be implemented during the events of Amsterdam’s 750th anniversary celebrations.

Interested or any questions? You can get in touch with Mark Stoevelaar (mark.stoevelaar@amsterdam.nl)

Photo: Edwin van Eis

The European Innovation and Investment Agency for Culture and Creativity launches its first accelerator programme for 2024-2025.

It focuses especially SMEs and Scale-Up which want to grow in global markets.

Participants will benefit from an 8-week acceleration programme led by top European speakers, trainers, and mentors, valued at €20,000. This intensive programme will provide you with expert guidance, hands-on workshops, and invaluable connections within the industry. Also, an in person programme in our six regional innovation hubs in Amsterdam, Barcelona, Bologna, Helsinki, Kosice and Vienna is possible.
 
Participation in the programme is free of charge! 
 
The acceleration programme is also a route to joining the EIT CC partnership with purpose and to win at a later stage in EIT Culture & Creativity as strategic long term partner, investor and/or shareholder.
 
Application Deadline: 4 October.

How to apply?
Application information here: Accelerator Programme – EIT Culture & Creativity (eit-culture-creativity.eu)

Who Should Apply?

We’re looking for creative SMEs or scale-ups (minimum 3 years old) in industries such as: 
 
– Fashion 
– Architecture 
– Cultural Heritage 
– Audiovisual Media and Gaming 
– Innovative businesses combining elements from these sectors, or leveraging the latest digital or circular technologies.

Key Requirements

– An innovative business idea with potential for global impact 
 
– A strong drive to succeed combined with an openness to adopting new business models 
 
–  Demonstrable growth and turnover (with a minimum annual average of 5% sustained over the past 2 years

What’s in it for your company?

Your company will benefit from an 8-week acceleration programme led by top European speakers, trainers, and mentors, valued at €20,000. This intensive programme will provide you with expert guidance, hands-on workshops, and invaluable connections within the industry.
 
You’ll also build a strong network of peers and professionals while enhancing your business model. And you’ll also have the chance to be featured on our prestigious “100 to Watch” list!

🔔 Het Innovation Dinners seizoen is weer van start! 🔔

Op woensdag 16 oktober is de aftrap van ons nieuwe seizoen! Dan organiseren Bouwlab en 3D Makers Zone vanuit het programma van EDIH weer de bekende Innovation Dinners.
We gaan verder met het inspirerende thema waar we gebleven waren: <strong>Materialen</strong>.
Deze keer verwelkomen we twee experts die hun visie delen over de toekomst van klimaatneutrale materialen en innovatieve bouwtechnieken:

<strong>Jan Willem Slijkoord</strong>, entrepreneur in klimaatneutrale materialen en moleculaire recycling van plastics, deelt zijn visie op het oplossen van het verpakkingsafvalprobleem. Wat is het échte probleem, en hoe kunnen we composieten recyclen en ontmantelen?

<strong>Eric Geboers</strong>, oprichter van <strong>Concr3de</strong>, vertelt over hun revolutionaire technieken voor het 3D-printen van steen en hout. Geen houtgranulaat, maar een volledig nieuwe methode met veelbelovende resultaten!

📅 <strong>Wanneer</strong>: Woensdag 16 oktober, 17:30 - 20:00
📍 <strong>Waar</strong>: 3dmz / Bouwlab, Oudeweg 91-95, Haarlem
🎟️ <strong>Deelname</strong>: Kosteloos

Schrijf je nu in via https://bouwlab.com/innovation-dinner-materialen/ of mail sem@bouwlab.com bij vragen.

We kijken ernaar uit om je te verwelkomen! 🙌