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RECURF focuses on the possibilities to process the new material combinations of bio-based plastics and textile residues in attractive circular products for interior and exterior uses



Zoncoalitie is het onafhankelijke platform voor advies en ontwikkeling van zonnestroomprojecten op commercieel en maatschappelijk vastgoed. We helpen bedrijven met grote daken, vastgoedfondsen en gemeenten in heel Nederland bij de ontwikkeling van zonnestroom op daken van 500M2+.

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Anna's Tuin en Ruigte is a place where the community encourages growth of biodiversity and stimulates sharing of knowledge on natural and alternative forms of agriculture. Anna's Tuin en Ruigte is located in a unique piece of polder countryside of 1.5 hectares in Amsterdam Science Park. Anna's ruigte is a place where nature can grow without interference and biodiversity is encouraged. Anna's Tuin will be permaculture integrated into the polder landscape.

The metropolis of the future has multifunctional roofscape that produces energy, harvests rainwater and food and is a place for recreation in nature.

The metropolis of the future has a multifunctional roofscape that produces energy, harvests rainwater and food and is a place for recreation in nature. In this way it forms a healthy shell over our city. Since 2010 De Dakdokters (The Roofdoctors) transform the roofs of Amsterdam. Let us show you some of our most interesting solutions and be inspired by our vision.

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The 3D Makers Zone produces new prototypes, parts and end products.

Experimenting towards a circulair environment.

Together we realize a healthy and happy Jan Eef!

De Ceuvel is one of the most sustainable and unique urban developments in Europe.

Founded in Amsterdam in 2015, Startup in Residence is a collaboration between startup companies and the local government. The project invites Dutch and international startups to tackle a variety of social challenges with innovative solutions.

Startup in Residence Sustainability 2019
<https://youtu.be/hhX-vOxwHto>
Sign up now: <https://startupinresidence.com/amsterdam/>

Startup in Residence
<https://youtu.be/nXe6DEpDbno>

Startup in Residence 2.0 (2016/2017)

<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6nd6wJo01OI>

Startup in Residence 1.0 (2015/2016)

<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ykQoktCrE8Q>

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Enhancing cooperation between municipalities to strenghten the position of the MRA in the request for European funding

Strengthen and increase the innovation capacity of regional research-driven clusters in resource efficiency through cooperation, research and technological development within the waste sector.

Exploring how cooperation between entrepreneurs and waste collectors can contribute to a more attractive inner city.

Large scale implementation of electric vehicles for freight transport and service logistics in urban areas

Initiative

We combine all aspects of cities, hotspots and venues into a powerful place to innovate

CEO of the Johan Cruijff ArenA Henk Markerink has commented on the importance of the ArenA collaborating with partners to realise innovations, instead of going it alone. As such, the innovation deal sees the Johan Cruijff ArenA work closely together with other companies, knowledge institutions, the municipal authorities, residents and visitors.

The Knowledge Mile is a livinglab in Amsterdam that runs from the Amstelplein to the city hall of the municipality of Amsterdam. The Wibautstraat and Weesperstraat are the two main streets at the centre of this area. Both are well known for the urban challenges they face, such as high traffic volumes, flooding and air pollution. The area is also known as a world-class knowledge cluster with the campusses of the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences, the University of Amsterdam and Amsterdam University of Arts.

The Knowledge Mile is a place to establish crucial connections and to achieve productive partnerships, fruitful networks and creative interaction. With a community of 30.000 residents, 60.000 students and almost 200 organisations, hotels, museums, social and municipal institutions together we aim to improve the quality of life in the area, by improving and sharing knowledge and facilitating new connections at our Meetup’s. This is a space to interact and share ideas.

The Knowledge Mile is also a business investment area where all organisations join forces to improve the work/life climate in the field of joint investments in communication/marketing, security, viability and physical movement.

Amsterdam Rainproof is a platform that activates and stimulates different stakeholders to create a more resilient city for dealing with extreme rainfall.

We are creating an innovative metal 3D printing technology with a high deposition rate and almost unlimited building enveloppe. To show what our technology is capable of we are 3D printing a 12 meter stainless steel bridge for the City of Amsterdam.

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Vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology enables electric cars to be used as (temporary) batteries, for example to power households

Longread (Dutch):

Vehicle to Grid onder de loep: gebruiken we de elektrische auto straks ook als batterij voor groene stroom? - Amsterdam Smart City

Longread (English) <https://amsterdamsmartcity.com/p/vehicle-to-grid-ENG>

Video on the cooperation in the project:

V2X Switch2SmartGrids Project: Overview

Video V2X Amsterdam Smart City

V2X Switch2SmartGrids Project: Amsterdam Smart City

Video V2X Alliander

V2X Switch2SmartGrids Project: Alliander

Video V2X HvA

V2X Switch2SmartGrids Project: Hogeschool van Amsterdam

Video V2X Engie

V2X Switch2SmartGrids Project: Engie

Video V2X Mitsubishi Motors

V2X Switch2SmartGrids Project: Mitsubishi Motors

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Reusing batteries could offer households and businesses throughout the Netherlands an affordable form of energy storage.

Contribute to a smart city where urban stakeholders learn to innovate together, co-creating solutions that enhance urban quality of life and generate new business opportunities.

Are you interested in doing research together or do you have a smart city question? Get in<a>touch</a>!