| entras.nl | ENTRAS | ENTRAS was founded on the belief that everyone should contribute to sustainability by creatively looking at existing situations and technologies. The organization combines project development with the organization of operation, using its own approach to sustainable real estate, with a hands-on approach and automated systems. ENTRAS works with various parties, such as Hoorne Vastgoed and Bemog, to realize sustainable projects, such as installing solar panels on Ranzijn branches. | Parks & Gardens → Parks 1043 | technology 6816 installation 13742 collaboration 16036 sustainability 18451 | |
| natuurvolgendbosbeheer.nl | Stichting Natuurvolgend Bosbeheer | The website explains how forest management can be carried out in 10 steps to achieve a combination of sustainability, carbon storage, biodiversity, and aesthetic value. Natuurvolgend Forest Management is based on rational and financially-economical entrepreneurship, respecting the natural process of forest development. The concept of ‘natuurvolgend’ forest is defined as a forest that develops naturally without human interference, managed with minimal human intervention. | Agriculture → Forest Management 86 | carbon 63 biodiversity 720 forest 1418 nature 9094 | |
| groenegroeiers.nl | VNO-NCW and MKB-Nederland | The network, established by VNO-NCW and MKB-Nederland, connects large companies with startups and scale-ups. Members can share their ideas and practical examples through meetings, podcasts, and an online community. The website offers opportunities for young entrepreneurs to become members at no cost and connect with experienced companies. | Energy & Sustainability → Sustainable Technology 48 | circularity 141 innovation 4659 energy 9075 network 11123 sustainability 18451 | |
| bwno.nl | CoE BWNO | The organization carries out various projects aimed at sustainable financing, economy as common heritage, impactful value chains, and new entrepreneurship. One of the projects, ‘Nature Onboarding Humans’, focuses on stimulating eco-centric entrepreneurship and contributing to ecosystem restoration, in collaboration with partners and local entrepreneurs on Texel. The ‘Van Gogh Homeland’ program attempts to engage a broad audience with sustainability by leveraging Vincent van Gogh's perspectives on Brabant and the hospitality sector. | Research → Research Programs 14 | ecosystem 262 entrepreneurship 1579 research 8967 collaboration 16036 sustainability 18451 | North-Holland → Texel 2208 |
| nieuwe-zaken.nl | Aldo van Duivenboden | The website describes various offering points, including Courageous Leadership, Personal Coaching, Close Collaboration, and Healthy Entrepreneurship. Aldo van Duivenboden emphasizes the importance of personal motivations, talents, and awareness in realizing change and creating a positive impact. The website promotes collaboration, shared values, and challenging each other to create a culture of positive contribution to society. | Entrepreneurship → Social Entrepreneurship 311 | enterprise 101 motivation 894 leadership 3724 talent 3987 collaboration 16036 | |
| nvce.nl | Dutch Circular Economy Association | The NVCE emphasizes that circular entrepreneurship is no longer an option, but a necessity due to the scarcity of raw materials and the influence of global powers. The association recognizes the challenges of circular entrepreneurship within a linear system, such as the double VAT on second-hand products and unfair competition. The NVCE works to strengthen the position of circular businesses through a joint voice, networks with ministries and the political landscape, and by increasing the visibility of circular solutions. | Municipalities → Governance 1043 | politics 1259 campaign 3428 network 11123 | |
| houtdatwerkt.nl | Hout dat werkt | The website offers a Woodworking Steps plan, a customized vocational training program for students in practical learning, vso, and for people without prior education, which can be organized at their own location. A 'Personal Profile' provides insights into communication, interests, and motivations, and can help with career planning. A free brief version is available. Hout dat werkt stimulates interest in the timber industry among young people by collaborating with companies and offers branch training programs (IPMH) that combine digital theory with practical training. | Agriculture → Forest Management 86 | woodworking 345 career 2513 sustainability 18451 training 28133 | |
| tjillspot.nl | Tjill | The website describes the tjill.spots as sustainable and recyclable work units, designed with a biophilic principle to promote the health and well-being of employees. The website explores the negative consequences of an unhealthy work environment, particularly the risk of burnout, and proposes the tjill.spots as a solution. The website informs about the different target groups that can benefit from the tjill.spots, such as location hosts, municipalities and employers. | Employment & Labor → Work 3362 | biophilic design 18 work environment 295 sustainability 18451 | Epe → Vaassen 477 |
| versnellingshoeve.nl | Versnellingshoeve ‘t Kiemt | The farm offers support and advice in overcoming obstacles, such as regulations and bureaucracy. It facilitates collaboration and the building of a strong network of initiatives, partners, and experts from various sectors. The website describes an offering of services, including advice, expertise, and hands-on support in developing circular business processes and revenue models. | Startup & Innovation → Innovation 1041 | circular economy 365 innovation 4659 network 11123 collaboration 16036 | |
| iwillpower.nl | I Will Power | The website describes a vision where organizations create value for their customers, employees, and the community they operate in. It emphasizes the importance of entrepreneurship, agility, and impact in new ecosystems. The website connects ‘pioneers’ with each other to generate greater impact and reduce waste of talent and energy. | Entrepreneurship → Social Entrepreneurship 311 | ecosystem 262 impact 926 value 1352 talent 3987 | |
| circulaireduinenbollenstreek.nl | Circulair West | The program is jointly implemented by Circulair West, Economic Board Duin and Bollenstreek and Route Circulair. The program offers a 4-day program with knowledge, tools and a network to achieve sustainable growth. Participants receive tailored advice through a Circular Maturity Assessment and can receive a financial contribution of €500,- (in addition to the regular costs of €4.000,-). | Business & Economy → Sustainable Business 226 | circular 369 network 11123 sustainability 18451 | South-Holland → Hillegom 851 |
| bronboom.nl | Bronboom.nl | Launched in September 2021, the initiative is part of a lectorate affiliated with Aeres Hogeschool, focused on environmentally inclusive entrepreneurship. The first source tree was planted in March 2021 on a kopakker (hillside field) in Dronten, with the participation of students and Ron & Brigitta Methorst. The source trees serve as a visual and philosophical question marker, as expressed by Ron & Brigitta: ‘What do you think of me being here?’ They are positioned within an ‘ecosofical’ space, adding ecological value and posing philosophical questions. The website uses WordPress with the Kadence WP theme and provides information about the initiative and the Bronboom projects. | Gardening → Vegetable Gardening 140 | ecological 60 entrepreneurship 1579 tree 1879 student 7623 | Flevoland → Dronten 1667 |
| denburghoffices.nl | Den Burgh Offices | The development consortium has, in consultation with the municipality of Haarlemmermeer, realized phase 1 of the building. Phase 2 is currently under development in collaboration with Vital Living Office. The building was constructed in line with the wishes of the user and utilizes the latest technologies in the field of sustainability, such as a heat pump and a system for separating sewage and rainwater. The architect took into account the original sheds, which once served as potato storage for the Den Burgh farm, which was renovated in 2012 and is now used as a restaurant. | Sustainable Building → Construction Projects 823 | circular 369 shed 630 heat pump 2541 office 2898 sustainability 18451 | Haarlemmermeer → Hoofddorp 2739 |
| bluevalley.nl | blueValley | The Haarlemmermeer is transforming from an agricultural area into a part of the Amsterdam metropolitan region, and ‘blueValley’ aims to play a role by offering space for circular entrepreneurship. The website describes the history of the Nijssen family, who have been active in the polder since 1878 and were established in 1899 at the location ‘Nooit Gedacht’. They began with Nijssen Fourages and subsequently developed the ‘Spoorzicht’ industrial area. ‘blueValley’ is currently working on the development of a plot of land with the help of various advisors and with the goal of connecting it to Park 21. They utilize four specific ‘Circular Hub’ locations: Nieuw-Vennep, Burgerveen, Halfweg, and Rijsenhout. | Food → Restaurants & Dining 27325 | polder 476 family 6462 | Haarlemmermeer → Nieuw-Vennep 869 |
| circulairekanseninnoordholland.nl | Circulair West | The program, starting on March 26, 2025, at Watertoren Bollenstreek, Hillegom, offers a 3-day program with concrete knowledge, tools, and a network to stimulate sustainable growth. The program focuses on a maximum of 10 companies that are in the early stages of their circular transition, with collaboration and innovation at the core. Participation is free, thanks to a subsidy from the Province of North Holland, and requires an investment of approximately 24 hours during the program, and the presence of a designated representative. | Training → Business Training 315 | circular 369 transition 610 knowledge 3528 network 11123 sustainability 18451 | South-Holland → Hillegom 851 |
| dehaarvriendelijkekapper.nl | Haarvriendelijk | The website offers online learning paths, including the Master Program ‘The Haarvriendelijke Kapper’ and the specialization ‘Skin and Hair,’ which focuses on skin and hair-friendly treatments and sustainable salon practices. The training covers topics such as ingredient learning, curl theory, nutrition, and marketing in the hairdressing industry, and provides access to a professional network. Course participants experience a positive change in their customer base, with an increase in new customers and a greater demand for skin and hair-friendly treatments. | | hairdresser 1372 hair 3014 network 11123 sustainability 18451 training 28133 | |
| umfields.nl | Umfields | Umfields provides consultants and organizational advisors who have a focus on people and the world, enabling sustainable successful entrepreneurship. The website addresses themes such as climate change, energy crisis, raw material shortages, and the need for a transition to a sustainable society. Umfields states that sustainable organizations will be more successful in the future than non-sustainable organizations and emphasizes the need for a balance between people, planet and profit. | Planning & Development → Sustainable Development Goals 13 | business model 143 transition 610 entrepreneurship 1579 balance 4582 sustainability 18451 | |
| projectbo.nl | Project Bo | Project Bo creates places where people enjoy coming and that add both financial and social value, by realizing meaningful developments for municipalities, developers, and investors. The organization works with four core activities: quartering, matching, developing, and pioneering, whereby they revitalize abandoned places and stimulate transformations in city centers. Bo aims to develop homes of the future and create vibrant communities, while also purchasing and transforming properties itself in collaboration with partners. | Urban Planning → Urban Development 378 | partner 4272 municipality 6837 community 7931 home 7976 | |
| degroenezaakvlieland.nl | The Green Initiative | The Green Initiative was founded by the Stichting Duurzaam Circulair en Innovatief Vieland (DCI) and provides support to entrepreneurs who want to make their processes more sustainable or realize new, sustainable ideas. The organization works with local entrepreneurs, municipalities, provinces and subsidy providers to realize sustainable plans, and offers subsidy advice and networking opportunities. An example of a project is the coffee roastery Baken Vlieland, which uses solar energy and coffee grounds from oyster mushroom farms to create a circular economy. | Entrepreneurship → Social Entrepreneurship 311 | oyster mushroom 19 entrepreneurship 1579 subsidy 2649 network 11123 sustainability 18451 | Friesland → Vlieland 518 |
| boib.nl | Stichting BOIB | The website promotes the concept of meaningful business in Brabant, where companies focus on societal, social, or ecological themes. The 30 October event in Helmond provides a platform for entrepreneurs to network, be inspired, and stimulate innovation. Stichting BOIB emphasizes that meaningful organizations are more successful, resilient, attractive to talent, and easier to access capital, and play a crucial role in realizing a sustainable future. | Networking → Business Networks 358 | brabant 235 stichting 481 event 45199 | North-Brabant → Eindhoven 11845 |
| prohomine.nl | Pro Homine | Klaske Siersema is the face of Pro Homine and brings her expertise and passion to various projects. The website offers the opportunity to contact her for a free consultation and collaboration. Klaske Siersema is known for her active, results-oriented approach and her ability to motivate and excite others. | Community → Social Issues & Welfare 28159 | social cohesion 36 motivation 894 knowledge 3528 collaboration 16036 | Smallingerland → Rottevalle 49 |