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Our innovation, mycofiltration, is a 30-year-studied process using fungal mycelium to filter nitrogen and phosphorus from water. It emits 10x less CO₂ than traditional methods, requires minimal energy, and is 100% organic, enabling local, low-cost pollution treatment. Plus, the collected nutrients are composted into fertile soil, which can be reused on the same farm, ensuring no new pollutants.
I joined BeStart to connect to the relevant stakeholders in the nitrogen crisis. This is government entities regulating emissions, entities providing services to farmers to manage their emissions,entities providing subsidies for innovation for farmers to adopt innovations and farmers themselves. I hope BeStart can connect me to the relevant people within these organisations or at least, point me in the right direction.
Emito transforms mobility management for Dutch MKB businesses with a user-friendly platform for tracking employee travel. With the WPM regulation effective July 1, 2024, compliance is essential for companies with 100+ employees. Our app exceeds standards with automatic trip tracking, gamification, and sustainability incentives. Partnering with byAr Bicycle and Fietspechpas under Poldar Groep, our BAAS (Bicycle as a Service) concept offers durable e-bikes, 24/7 service, on/off-grid charging, and seamless integration with sustainability regulations—delivering the most advanced sustainability solution.
We joined BeStart to further validate our concept and test our Emito app MVP in a real-world environment. This program offers us the chance to reflect on our progress thus far and identify any overlooked or skipped steps we may have missed initially. Moreover, we are eager to gather valuable feedback from end-users and company management, enabling us to refine the usability of our app. Additionally, we aspire to establish pilot locations in the northern Netherlands and create partnerships with universities for engaging student projects. We believe that innovation thrives when we embrace fresh perspectives and break free from limitations, and we hope to take these opportunities to enhance our business within this program
The product is a formulation based on a biodegradable biocide and a exopolysaccharide (glucose) mixed in water. The product is injected into the waterflow of cooling water systems and forms a protective layer on the internal surfaces of a system.
To create more focus in business development and to expand our network with relevant connections that really matter to our business.
We map the unseen. Soil property maps help farmers adopt regenerative agriculture by enabling precision farming—going beyond field-level management to location- or plant-based strategies. Our maps reveal invisible properties, allowing farmers to optimize cultivation for greater climate resilience and profitability.
Support in organising the business, in making choices for a better focus and in getting a better grip on our growth and scale out.
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Our solar-powered mobile desalination unit delivers clean water to remote areas without needing batteries. By sharing the costly filtration system, it makes clean water accessible to rural communities. Its mobility suits emergencies, and advanced filtration treats brackish, seawater, and contaminated sources for reliable water access.
I initiated the Bestart program to fast-track the growth of my company and to connect with fellow entrepreneurs who share similar goals of mutual growth. Wetsus, a knowledge institute in the water sector, highlighted the Bestart program on its website for entrepreneurs. It allowed me to network with individuals within the water industry and foster collaborative growth.
Hydrogen Prospect is in the business of producing green hydrogen through electrolysis delivering and utilizing waste heat and waste cooling from operations in other sectors (like tech, health, food industry, etc).
We would like to be laser focused on how to integrate our solutions and product into the market.
Beautiful inside and outside. FlowBox is a clever piece of woodwork made from leftover material. Each planter, birdhouse or other product has its own story, is handmade and therefore unique. FlowBox stands for a stylish, modern and natural look. Our products contribute directly to a sustainable society.
We came to Bestart through Verenging Circular Fryslan. With FlowBox, we want to initiate a movement. Joining forces, bringing people together and giving something beautiful back to society. Bestart's network can help us with our challenges to take the next steps within our startup.
Butter Bridge has developed a plan to treat residues containing critical raw materials in the Netherlands. The aim is to extract critical raw materials such as copper, cobalt, nickel and vanadium from small batches using electrical furnaces.
BeStart is the perfect launching platform and support us with the experience they have in setting up business in the Northern Provinces of the Netherlands.
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Spatialise tackles measurement, optimization, and monitoring challenges in the food value chain, ensuring compliance, sustainability, and efficiency. As demand for crops rises, unsustainable farming harms soil, biodiversity, and ecosystems. Using AI, Spatialise empowers farmers with soil health insights and optimal land management, promoting sustainable agriculture and long-term ecological resilience.
Spatialise joined BeStart to strengthen their business acumen and skills in a structured format. Next to that Spatialise is aiming to fortify its presence in the North.
We developed a groundbreaking technology for the rapid 3D printing of polymer foams, with the highest resolution on the market. Our manufacturing platform delivers on performance, customization, design and sustainability.
BeStart presents a compelling opportunity for entrepreneurship innovation, leadership and impact. The program offers resources that will help accelerate FoamPrint3D's growth, shorten our time-to-market, and enable to connect with like-minded entrepreneurs and industry partners; all furthering our mission to promote a more sustainable world.
Zavhy's 3D concrete printing (3DCP) transforms construction by addressing challenges with efficient layering, reducing waste, and offering customizable structures. Using eco-friendly materials and precise application, it aligns with sustainability goals, lowers carbon footprints, and integrates with Building Information Modeling (BIM) for streamlined construction. Zavhy's end-to-end solution optimises 3DCP, driving industry digitisation and automation.
Zavhy's primary value proposition centers on decarbonizing the building and construction industry, positioning it as a cleantech or climate tech startup. One significant challenge is persuading the government, its primary stakeholder, to adopt Zavhy's sustainability and circularity solutions and to allow pilot projects. Stricter regulations related to circularity and sustainability in construction tenders could help offset the additional costs of Zavhy's 3D concrete printing (3DCP) solution and facilitate widespread adoption in the Dutch construction industry. Zavhy seeks to understand how to effectively approach European governments to adopt and promote policies favoring climate change and cleantech startups from the BeStart program.
Our product is an integrated suite of apps designed to monitor and manage aquatic vegetation. It uses artificial intelligence and satellite data to accurately track the growth of water plants. This information is provided to water managers for informed decision-making, to mowing contractors for efficient operations, and to recreational users for safe and enjoyable routes. The goal is to balance ecological health and recreational accessibility in water bodies.
We joined BeStart because we see it as a great opportunity to grow and scale our venture. Through the program, we hope to gain valuable insights from experts, investors, and fellow green tech startups. We also look forward to leveraging BeStart's network and resources to further develop our business strategy, refine our product offerings, and expand our reach in the market.
2024 MKB
Douna takes care of all aspects of the technical innovation process. We do this by conceiving, designing, and manufacturing critical parts in the production process. This means that Douna takes ownership of the assignment and provides a suitable solution. Today, Douna's activities include solving industrial problems for clients, producing specialized drives, and offering jobbing services.
NoTrack tackles soil compaction at the core. A complete agricultural mechanisation solution that protects the soil. Driving without damage.
We are specialists in laying floors and fitting window coverings, including indoor blinds. These furnishing and upholstery projects require a good plan. That is where our strength lies, making plans with tailor-made advice and a focus on sustainability. To deploy our expertise optimally and guarantee quality, we work according to the Iedema model.
Looking for the tastiest nuts to order online? Then you've found them now. Noten.nl is the tastiest nut shop in the Netherlands. With us, you can easily order all the nuts you need. If you regularly order nuts online, you will soon know what real quality is: walnuts from France or hazelnuts from Turkey. Or roasted pecans from the United States. We have them all. The atmosphere in our nut shop should reflect where it all started: the nut shop in Winsum.
2023
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