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Hackers for Good

The Hackers for Good event brings challenge owners, data experts and hackers together to prepare hackathon challenges.

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Industry Jump Workshop: Opportunities for Startups in the Aviation Industry

During this workshop, you will get an understanding of the opportunities in the aviation industry and learn from startups that are involved in the industry.

DEEP Startup Ecosystem Conference

The DEEP Startup Ecosystem Conference is the global gathering of innovation ecosystem builders, investors, corporates, and government representatives who seek to build stronger ecosystems that can tackle our communities´ most pressing challenges.

Skill Session - Roadmapping

Are you prepared to take the first steps towards influencing the future?

WorldStartup warmly invites you to an exciting 

During this session, we will dive deep into the powerful "

Expert Talk #2 - Master the art of storytelling

Learn how to improve yourself and your startup from straightforward meetings with real experts.

WorldStartup Changemaker Day

This Changemaker Day, we will introduce our new Basecamp incubator programmes on Social, Sustainable & Circular Makers, Goverment Technology, and Biodiversity. We will dive into the opportunities and setup of Hackathon for Good and our partnership with Rebuild Green from Ukraine, with ImpactDistricts in The Hague, and much more. Join us to learn and celebrate. We will present a packed programme at The Hague with drinks afterwards.

Please note that there are limited spots available for public purchases. If you're eager to join, we encourage you to leave your details below.

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Synergy Hackathon

Get ready for an electrifying Synergy Hackathon from Feb 1-3, 2024, in the Netherlands! Join a mission to shape the future of energy alongside brilliant minds—innovators, artists, seekers, and hackers—all converging to build tomorrow's energy system.

Startup Tuesday with GovTech NL

Startup Tuesday is a monthly event to inspire and connect like-minded entrepreneurs. This edition is a collaboration with GovTech NL. 

Urban Sensing Lab Meetup #7

Come and be part of a special event where we celebrate our community's achievements, reflect on our journey so far, and work together to plan for our future collaborations. This meetup is the end of this this season's Urban Sensing Lab but it's not the end of the whole programme. We have a lot to look forward to. Come, share inspiring stories, and brainstorm with us on exciting future projects.

Progress Day #6

Join us for the 6th Progress Day of the year, and let’s continue your journey with a healthy dose of inspiration, engagement, and support tailored just for you.

10:10 - 10:25 - Part 1 - Inspire: Interview with Sajad Sepehri from iLIBRI

10:25 - 11:15 - Part 2 - Engage: Workshop on Progress Tool with Marjan De Jong

11:15 - 11:25 - Part 3 - Support: Resources and updates on the Changemaker Platform with Svitlana Khrystenko

Toekomst Festival Rotterdam

This is a live communication event for over 800 participants, where entrepreneurs, scientists and policymakers work together on a smarter, cleaner and stronger South Holland. The Experience Floor shows the latest innovations and in addition to an inspiring range of speakers, there are over 40 workshops, from healthy urbanisation to smart mobility. Meet the changemakers in one of the most vibrant ecosystems in The Netherlands #networking

Data for Good

The Data for Good event includes hands-on demos about the AI tools and datasets available

GovTech NL Meetup #4 | Innovatief Samenwerken

Ontdek 'Innovatief Samenwerken' op ons event voor gelijkwaardige markt-overheidssamenwerking en impactvolle innovatie.

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Hackathon for Good The Hague #6

Join us for the 6th edition of Hackathon for Good from December 1 till 3 2023.

Women in Ventures at ChangeNOW

During ChangeNOW in Paris, Women in Ventures is hosting a Co-Creation Session & Breakfast around feminine values.

Top Sector T&U Innovation Prize

Join us for the fifth edition of the #IMPACT2025 Innovation Prize. This year, we're diving into the theme of health – focusing on innovations that promote healthier eating, living, and a greener climate.

Urban Sensing Lab Meetup #2 - Mission: Discovery

This meetup aims to inspire participants by showcasing real examples of smart citizens and sensor projects in the city. Two inspiring speakers will interact with the group.

How can organisations stop reinventing the wheel?

Join us at The Hague Tech, and meet Sarah Abdelatif, the founder of Strhive, a company focusing on organisational learning. 

Digital Procurement World 2024

Digital Procurement World is the largest community of digital procurement leaders and the only conference that brings together the entire digital procurement ecosystem from enterprise to big tech, startups, VCs/investors, industry analysts, media & press representing every sector of the industry.

Company Ownership Models and Funding Strategies to Safeguard Mission

Dive into various company ownership models that extend beyond traditional shareholding to include employees, stakeholders, and mission safeguarding with Raluca Radu from LegallySaid.

This webinar is ideal for anyone interested in understanding the different types of funding and investor profiles best suited to support such models.

Impact Capital Tour

Join us for a collaboration between WorldStartup, Capital Tour, and ImpactCity, setting the stage for an exciting kick-off event just one day before the main event.

Progress Day #4

Join us for the second Progress Day of the year, and let’s continue your journey with a healthy dose of inspiration, engagement, and support tailored just for you.

10:10 - 10:35: Interview with Sinead from Unconventional Doctorates. 
10:35 - 11:00: Workshop on Marketing with Marjan.
11:00 - 11:25: Resources and updates on the Changemaker Platform with Milena.

Challenges for Good

The Challenges for Good event brings current and potential challenge owners, enablers, experts and others to finalise their challenges.

Progress Day #7

Progress Day is a monthly, recurring progress monitoring check-in designed to measure and report the strides you've taken on your entrepreneurial path. Energize your journey with insights from Evelyne Romswinckel of Unibrick, connect with changemakers worldwide, and deepen your impact with a workshop on responsible design led by Cecilia Scolaro.

Skill Session - Revenue Strategy

 warmly invites you to an exciting revenue strategy skill session.

In this session, we'll delve into the essential components of cost structure and revenue streams.

Cost Structure and revenue streams are the twin pillars upon which the success of any business stands. Mastering both is essential for businesses to thrive in today's dynamic and competitive landscape. Together, they form the foundation for sustainable growth, profitability, and success.
These pillars are essential parts of our 

Build a Successful Team Without Losing your Friends

As a startup founder, you know how critical it is to build a strong team to turn your vision into a reality. Discover the secrets to building a powerhouse startup team!

Tech for Change - AI edition

Join us for an evening of curated matchmaking and networking for impact founders, investors, and ecosystem partners on 19th March, 2024

Nail the Dutch tax system

The Dutch tax system is rapidly changing with more emphasis on taxing wealth and income of substantial shareholders. Recently new changes have been announced. Sybren will discuss how this affects you and your business.

Urban Sensing Lab Meetup #6

Get ready to roll up your sleeves and bring your ideas to life in our hands-on prototyping session with sensors. Join us for an exciting hands-on workshop where you'll explore various sensor types for your projects. Our expert, Matthijs Dröes, will guide you through setting up your very own sensor device using Arduino. Don't forget to bring your laptop and any microcontroller kits you have for this interactive session to get the most out of it.

Dive deep into the challenges of sustainable aviation and connect with like-minded partners dedicated to making a difference.

RHIA Café - Challenges in sustainable aviation

Talent for Good

Talent opportunities and interactions per challenge topic.

Skill Session - Investment and Funding

Are you prepared to take the first steps towards shaping the future?

 warmly invites you to an exciting investment and funding skill session.

In this session, we'll explore the funding landscape within the world of startups, covering key terms and principles essential for navigating this complex terrain. We will delve into the advantages and disadvantages of various funding and investment approaches, enabling you to make well-informed decisions tailored to your business needs.

Planet Etch (Serious Game)

A gamified approach to understanding and applying Responsible Innovation and Critical Thinking

Join this Startup Business Fundraising Event to learn how to raise funds at any stage, from pre-seed and seed to Series A, B, and C. Whether you have an idea, an MVP, or an established startup, discover strategies to secure up to $10,000 to $50 million in funding.  Hosted by Lakshman Singh (Angel Investor, Startups Mentor, Fund Management)  Online l Paid 

Startups Fund Raising Program

Join this Startup Business Fundraising Event to learn how to raise funds at any stage, from pre-seed and seed to Series A, B, and C. Whether you have an idea, an MVP, or an established startup, discover strategies to secure up to $10,000 to $50 million in funding.

Hosted by Lakshman Singh (Angel Investor, Startups Mentor, Fund Management)

Airport Technology Lab (ATL) Showcase and Hackathon Event

Join us for two exciting days filled with insightful presentations and engaging roundtable discussions at the Airport Technology Lab Showcase event. The event takes place online and at Albeda Rotterdam The Hague Airport College in Rotterdam.

Skill Session - Primary Testing

 warmly invites you to an exciting Primary Testing skill session.

In this session, we'll dive into the critical process of primary testing for startups, exploring essential concepts and methods that are fundamental to validating your business idea. We will examine various testing techniques and their pros and cons, equipping you with the knowledge to select the most effective approach for your startup's unique needs. By the end of this session, you'll be prepared to make data-driven decisions that will help refine your product and enhance its market fit.

Urban Sensing Lab Meetup #4 

After the previous session where participants started mapping out measurement questions. It's time to start building your measurement plan. In this session we will learn all about planning your measurement strategy and at the same time get inspired from the current citizens science projects in The Hague.

GovTech NL Meetup #3 Innovative Procurement

Join us for an exciting GovTech meetup dedicated to innovative procurement! This event aims to bring together government officials, procurement professionals, technology vendors, and industry experts to explore and discuss new approaches to procurement in the public sector.

Bake the Future: Green Banana Bread Workshop

Meet Changemakers Duygu Köksal and Doortje Böhm to discover the upcycled green banana flour, learn the effects to gut microbiome and bake sweet and savory banana bread with us. #food #networking #knowledge&skills

Skill Session - Impact Definition

 warmly invites you to an exciting impact definition skill session.

In this session, we'll delve deeply into the concept of impact measurement and its significance in the modern business world. You will gain insights into why measuring impact matters and how you can utilise globally recognised metrics and tools, such as the framework for impact measurement provided by the SDGs and Impact Themes by IRIS+, to measure your startup's impact. These techniques and tools are the essential parts of our 

Let's have chai! - Community meetup -

Grab a cup of chai and join us for an evening of insightful conversations and networking that could transform your entrepreneurial journey.

GovTech Meetup #1 - Smart City

Focus on discussing the advancement and development of urban areas through innovative technologies and sustainable practices.

World Summit AI Global

World Summit AI is the epicenter of AI innovation; where the boundaries of technology meet the forefront of business and societal transformation. Mark your calendars for the 9th and 10th of October 2024, as we return to Amsterdam to create a future where technology and humanity merge to create a more inclusive, equitable world.

Skill Session - Entrepreneur Within

 warmly invites you to an Entrepreneur Within skill session.

In this session, we'll focus on the importance of well-being for entrepreneurs, discussing key strategies and practices that are vital for maintaining a healthy work-life balance. We will explore the challenges unique to entrepreneurship and the impact they can have on your mental and physical health. By understanding these factors, you'll be better equipped to manage stress, build resilience, and sustain long-term success in your entrepreneurial journey.

Breaking Barriers: Equipping Women to Lead & Challenge the Status Quo

What are unconscious biases? How do male vs. female characteristics influence business success and investment decisions? And how can we all work together to create more inclusive workplaces? Join us on April 10th and let’s combine forces on our mission to empower change and create equal conditions for everyone!

Progress Day #8

A monthly, recurring progress monitoring check-in designed to measure and report the strides you've taken on your entrepreneurial path. Join us to gain inspiration, foster connections with like-minded changemakers from all parts of the world, and fortify your commitment to driving positive change.

Skill Session - Understand Your Customer

 warmly invites you to an exciting customer understanding skill session.

In this session, we'll explore essential techniques for understanding customers' needs and aspirations, employing Empathy Maps, User Personas, and User Journeys. These tools are the essential parts of our 

Urban Sensing Lab - Meetup 13

We gaan verder: De Vijfde Meetup van 2024! We zijn enthousiast om aan te kondigen dat op 24 september het Urban Sensing Lab verder gaat met alweer meetup #11! Om de toegankelijkheid en betrokkenheid te vergroten hebben we besloten het Urban Sensing Lab in het Nederlands uit te voeren. Het kan nog steeds voorkomen dat we bepaalde onderdelen in het Engels doen, dit is afhankelijk van de spreker of facilitator.

VivaTech

VivaTech organizes Europe’s biggest startup and technology event each year, over four exciting days in Paris.  They unite the most disruptive topics in tech, rule-breaking entrepreneurs, and the world’s largest technology breakthroughs, building an ecosystem where business gets done.

Challenges for Good #3

The Challenges for Good event brings (potential) challenge owners, data experts and hackers together to prepare hackathon challenges.

Startup Tuesday with Rotterdam the Hague Innovation Airport

Startup Tuesday is a monthly event to inspire and connect like-minded entrepreneur. his edition is in collaboration with Rotterdam the Hague Innovation Airport.

Party4Planet - Pioneers Meetup

Party4Planet is a hybrid event bringing climate activists and the community together with live music and visual entertainment to celebrate Earth Day.

The Importance of Impact in Entrepreneurship @ Upstream Festival 

Upstream Festival connects changemakers who are driving the transition to a digital, carbon-neutral, circular, and inclusive new economy. As part of the festival, WorldStartup is organising an interactive workshop for startup founders, investors, corporate representatives, and others interested in impact-focused entrepreneurship.

Urban Sensing Lab - Meetup 12

We gaan verder: De Vierde Meetup van 2024! We zijn enthousiast om aan te kondigen dat op 18 juni het Urban Sensing Lab verder gaat met alweer meetup #11! Om de toegankelijkheid en betrokkenheid te vergroten hebben we besloten het Urban Sensing Lab in het Nederlands uit te voeren. Het kan nog steeds voorkomen dat we bepaalde onderdelen in het Engels doen, dit is afhankelijk van de spreker of facilitator.

Spinkspiration

How do you build a winning team? Join us on the 23rd of March to better understand the secrets to successful team building all in one go!

Urban Sensing Lab Meetup #5 

Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, we'll take you through the entire process of working with data. Learn how to gather data, analyse it, and put it to work effectively. This session will equip you with the practical skills needed to make a real impact through citizen science.

Upstream Festival 2024

Upstream connects change makers who drive the transition to a digital, carbon-neutral, circular and inclusive new economy. We invite entrepreneurs, investors and bold corporates to share, connect and create meaningful innovations for sustainable growth.

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 CRAFT Cocreating Better Tools for Social Entrepreneurship Support: Finance

A co-creation workshop for the CRAFT Lab community of Social Innovation Multipliers and Social Innovation Actors from Latvia, Croatia and Romania. Support matters. Take your support to a next level with CRAFT. #tools #capacity


Urban Sensing Lab - Meetup 14

We gaan verder: De Zesde Meetup van 2024! We zijn enthousiast om aan te kondigen dat op 

 het Urban Sensing Lab verder gaat met alweer meetup #11! Om de toegankelijkheid en betrokkenheid te vergroten hebben we besloten het Urban Sensing Lab in het Nederlands uit te voeren. Het kan nog steeds voorkomen dat we bepaalde onderdelen in het Engels doen, dit is afhankelijk van de spreker of facilitator.

Urban Sensing Lab Meetup #3 - Mission: Measure

The workshop is structured to guide participants through the process of understanding the significance of measurement plans and translating their research or analysis objectives into concrete measurement questions.At the end of the workshop, residents have drawn up their own measurement question and jointly drawn up a measurement plan to answer their questions.

Humanitarian Innovation - peace&justice cafe

Join us in the next edition of the peace&justice café as we delve into the pressing theme of Humanitarian Innovation.

New Economy Café

The New Economy Cafe is the meeting place for impact-driven start-ups and their ecosystem where innovative insights and concrete steps in sustainable entrepreneurship towards the New Economy are central. Discover more about new ways of commissioning in the circular economy during fascinating breakout sessions and expand your network during drinks in the work café!

Urban Sensing Lab Meetup #1 - Mission: Launch

Welcome to this launch meetup. In this session, you will learn more about the Urban Sensing Lab, meet the organizers, and connect with other enthusiastic participants.

Synergy Hackathon Pre-Event

Discover the whats and whys of the Synergy Hackathon at the online Pre-Event on Dec 6th. Get a sneak peek into challenges, insights into the hackathon, and connect with fellow innovators.

Progress Day #2

10:10 - 10:35: Interview with Dustin from Uhoo. 
10:35 - 11:00: Impact Definition workshop.
11:00 - 11:25: Resources and updates on the Changemaker Platform.

Showcase Your Product via an Explainer Video

In today's digital world, an engaging explainer video can be a game-changer when it comes to presenting your product effectively. Whether you're a startup founder, a marketer, or simply looking to enhance your video-making skills, this event is for you.

 CRAFT Cocreating Better Tools for Social Entrepreneurship Support: Impact Management

Kick-off Sustainable Aviation Challenges

What are the challenges we are facing when it comes to sustainable aviation fuels, electric- and hydrogen-powered flying and renewable energy? Catch up on the latest developments within sustainable aviation and find out how you can participate.

Urban Sensing Lab - Meetup 10

During this meetup, we will discuss the plans for 2024. We will not only introduce the upcoming meetups at GovTech NL but also the meetup series "Smart Citizen Safari" and our support program. We will also continue the development of the handbook. Please note, that these meetups will be held in Dutch.

Goodbye Unicorns, hello New Economy!

Immerse yourself in the future of impact-driven entrepreneurship at the New Economy Cafe: the event for changemakers and enablers who want to bend their brains around the question: how could we make more positive impact?

Tech for Good

The Tech for Good brings technology and data providers together to discuss how to get the most out of the Hackathon for Good.

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The Elephant in the Room - Keep Talking

Join us this afternoon as we engage with entrepreneurs and supply chain partners to explore the most pressing challenges facing the hospitality industry.

GovTech NL Meetup #12 - Programme Design

Are you a GovTech startup, investor, policymaker, or government innovation evangelist? Join our monthly conversation at the NL GovTech Hub.

Progress Day #10

Women in Venture: Connectine Impactful Female Founders and Angel Investors

Don't miss this exclusive opportunity to pitch your venture to a room full of impact investors and angels, both from The Netherlands and around the world.

Skill Session - Team Building

Take part in this interactive session and get to know how to use powerful tools like the "Working Together Canvas" and "IKIGAI" to transform your approach to building high-performing teams and drive impactful change. These tools are the essential parts of our 

Border Sessions - Out of Chaos edition

The Border Sessions Out of Chaos edition is an in-person event at The Grey Space in the Middle in The Hague on Nov. 2.

Basecamp Deep Dive

Join as a changemaker to learn more about the online WorldStartup global incubator. You are welcome to join to learn more about the incubator and ask questions. #support

NL GovTech Hub Meetup #11- Accessibility & Inclusion

Post-Hackathon Meetup

Join us for an inspiring series of post-hackathon meetups brought to you by Synergy - where innovation meets impact. We're excited to continue the momentum with a series of meetups designed to help you grow your network, share progress, and collaboratively push towards the future of energy.

 Skill Session with Svitlana from WorldStartup: Validate Your Problems

Solving problems? Validate them! #problemvalidation #knowledge&skills

Progress Day #3

Join us for the third Progress Day of the year, and let’s continue your journey with a healthy dose of inspiration, engagement, and support tailored just for you.

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10:35 - 11:00: Workshop on Strategic Partnerships with 

, managing director of WorldStartup.
11:00 - 11:25: Resources and updates on the Changemaker Platform with 

Basecamp Demo Day

Come and celebrate with us the first graduation of the reinvented Basecamp programme.

GovTech NL Meetup #1

Join us at our GovTech Meetup to explore the impact of AI in governance. Engage in insightful discussions and network with industry leaders! Ready to innovate government? Join our next meetup at The Hague Tech. #networking #govtech

The Hague Energized

The Hague Energized is a quarterly meeting where energy professionals can network, exchange ideas, and get inspired in a relaxed atmosphere with activities, short presentations and, of course, drinks and music

Progress Day #7

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