| kl.nl | Kennisland | The website offers an overview of various programs that Kennisland supports, including Health and Care, Education and Youth, and Government in Transition. Kennisland emphasizes participation and co-creation, collaborating with the people most involved in the issues. The organization has more than 25 years of experience in promoting innovation and has a knowledge bank, labs, and incubators to achieve this. | Government & Administration → Government Organizations 1002 | knowledge bank 99 participation 1430 innovation 4659 collaboration 16036 | |
| nvsi.nl | NVSI | The NVSI connects municipalities that want to work together on innovation in the social domain and inspires them by connecting with private partners for new solutions. The organization stimulates co-creation with multiple municipalities and private partners to generate radically different insights and develop innovative solutions. The website provides insight into current issues, developed tools, and stories of successful projects, as well as information about events and the strength of the association of municipalities. | Social Issues → Participation 1023 | co-creation 134 scale 194 issues 470 innovation 4659 municipality 6837 collaboration 16036 | |
| bergema.nl | Change by Play | The website provides an overview of the designer’s background and expertise, with a particular emphasis on his passion for complex tasks and collaboration with various parties. He describes his experience in guiding large complex collaborations between organizations, ranging from Zwaluw | Innovation & Collaboration to VanWaarde and Change by Play, with the aim of realizing system change. Outside of his professional work, the designer is actively involved in the project of transforming a former post office into a passive house, while also enjoying cooking. | Building & Construction → Sustainable Building 1004 | passive house 18 designer 571 society 1376 collaboration 16036 design 27202 | |
| digitalepioniers.nl | Kennisland | The Digital Pioneers scheme, active from 2002 to 2010, provided financial and organizational support to innovative projects that promoted the digital public domain. The scheme supported 211 projects over nineteen rounds and three editions of the Digital Pioneers Academy, which aimed to help projects become less dependent on government funding and subsidies. The scheme culminated in the State of Social Media Summit and publication, where the Digital Pioneers community reflected on the progress of social innovation on the internet and the future of the digital public domain. | IT Services & Consulting → Information Technology 3763 | pioneer 42 scheme 199 academy 593 domain 1811 | |
| garage2020.nl | Stichting Garage2020 | The foundation works with various experts, stakeholders, and the involved people to develop innovative approaches. Garage2020 stimulates innovation among youth support providers and educational institutions, rather than solely developing new concepts itself. The foundation is locally rooted in Twente and has a national impact, and will in the future work together with Garage2020. | Social Services → Youth Support 530 | youth support 125 problem 2214 partner 4272 innovation 4659 | |
| performatory.nl | Performatory | The website offers a Bachelor program in Transformative Social Innovation, encompassing Experience Design, Community Design, and Proces Design. Performatory also publishes blogs, talks, and podcasts, and presents a collection of social innovation projects, start-ups, and collaborations. The organization hosts events such as social activities, workshops, hackathons, and talks, and promotes its values and mission through resources like manifestos and personas. | Higher Learning → Higher Education 3584 | manifesto 67 innovation 4659 story 8285 design 27202 event 45199 | North-Brabant → Breda 9003 |
| cvdbremen.nl | CvdBremen | CvdBremen specializes in empathetic design, focusing on understanding the needs and desires of those involved in a design project. The company utilizes co-design methods to actively involve stakeholders, such as residents, in the design process, leveraging their expertise. The website details various recent projects, including ‘De Social Design Straat’, ‘Bemiddeling bij nieuwbouw’ and ‘Wijkblad de Prikkel’, all focused on sustainability and social impact. | Social Issues → Participation 1023 | co-design 10 cultural diversity 11 empathy 212 designer 571 | |
| bedrijven-index.nl | Bedrijven-Index.nl | The website offers extensive company information and an overview of the municipalities. Videos are available, including 'Holland Travel Video Tour' and 'Koningsdag 2016' summarizing the visit by the Royal Family to Zwolle. The website presents a perspective on everyday life in the Netherlands from above, under the name 'Nederland van Boven'. | Office & Workspace → Business Directories 421 | perspective 882 video 6714 municipality 6837 | Purmerend → Middenbeemster 367 |
| socialtechnologylab.nl | Social Technology Lab | The organization believes that technology is not neutral and that it is crucial for social initiatives to not fall behind in technological developments but to contribute to them. Social Technology Lab works on three key activities: building AI systems, sharing knowledge about AI policy, and experimenting with new technologies in their labs. The organization has expertise in deep learning, genAI, and data pipelines, and helps organizations with developing AI models and strategic decisions. | Data Science & Analytics → Artificial Intelligence 1831 | lab 66 initiative 1297 ai 2181 knowledge 3528 data 5872 technology 6816 | |
| multivation.nl | Multivation | Multivation was founded in 2006 by drs. Kristel Logghe with the aim of supporting and accelerating social innovation and care initiatives. Multivation’s approach focuses on translating social concepts into practice and guiding professionals or social entrepreneurs in the execution of their projects. The website provides information about projects, publications, the founder Kristel Logghe, and contact options. | Entrepreneurship → Social Entrepreneurship 311 | society 1376 professionals 1966 innovation 4659 care 12338 | |
| himmelsbach.nl | IMPAKT | Domenique Himmelsbach is an artist working in various disciplines including monuments, campaigns and guerrilla interventions. His work is included in important art collections such as Museum De Domijnen and the International Institute for Social History. The ‘Fantastic Idea Artists Laying Down in Amersfoort’ project collaborates with residents of Amersfoort to gather solutions for societal issues through a ‘Idea Library,’ a growing collection of blueprints of conceptual, social and artistic proposals for the city. Himmelsbach has developed ‘The Woke Award’ in collaboration with IMPAKT during the IMPAKT Festival 2024, a playful disruption of the Woke debate. | Performing Arts → Performance Art 198 | intervention 283 award 642 library 988 monument 1168 campaign 3428 | Sittard-Geleen → Sittard 1997 |
| purpose.nl | Purpose | Purpose identifies and experiences inequality in society and believes it can be changed. The company offers innovative solutions for societal issues, with a focus on research, strategy, and innovation. The website presents various projects, articles, blogs, publications, and vacancies, and provides information about the team, clients, and partners. | Anthropology & Sociology → Sociology 454 | inequality 28 society 1376 innovation 4659 research 8967 | |
| week-van-het-basisinkomen.nl | Basic Income Week Organization | The website contains information about the winning motto of the week, ‘Basic Income: Equality of Opportunity for All!’, and its translation for the Netherlands. Various official activities for the week are announced, including a photo campaign and a beer campaign, with specific hashtags. The website presents interviews with prominent figures in the basic income movement, including Taku Fundira, Sepp Kusstatscher, and Klaus Sambor, who explain their involvement with the idea and the development of the week. | Fiction → Short Stories 311 | basic income 16 motto 71 week 79 south africa 110 interview 1371 | |
| tabogoudswaard.nl | tabogoudswaard.nl | The website presents diverse projects such as the ‘Amsterdam Bubble Challenge’, ‘Divorce Challenge’, ‘Social Design Homeless Youth’ and ‘Future Police’. Various art and design initiatives are presented, including art residencies and ‘Studio NL’. The website also contains legal information and activities, such as the ‘Criminal Justice System’ and ‘Divorce Challenge’, as well as strategic development projects, including ‘Strength’ and ‘Innovation Portfolio’. | Design → Design Thinking 29 | social design 22 legal support 147 art 3856 innovation 4659 | North-Holland → Amsterdam 41253 |
| voor.nl | VOOR bv | The website offers various services and vacancies, including interim management and consulting. There is a focus on social impact, with 10% of revenue being allocated to innovation. The website presents references, news, and information about the organization and its partners. | Social Impact → Entrepreneurship 6433 | social innovation 14 reference 332 assignment 1121 interim management 1193 | |
| snijboon.nl | Snijboon | The bureau emphasizes the importance of common sense and curiosity when tackling complex issues and states that complexity is not an answer. Snijboon offers support to change agents, aiming to create solutions that align with the needs of stakeholders and generate support. The services include social research, prototype design, meeting organization, and testing ideas with end-users. | Management → Organizational Development 409 | co-creation 134 issue 214 stakeholder 431 design 27202 | Netherlands → Utrecht 48901 |
| bedrijfensamenleving.nl | Bedrijf en Samenleving | The website features various projects and initiatives, including employee volunteer days, trade fairs, and customized projects with a social impact. Bedrijf en Samenleving brings together companies, social organizations, and educational institutions to create concrete collaborations and offer opportunities. The organization stimulates and facilitates MBO by organizing activities focused on equal opportunities, education, employment, health, and partnership, aligning with the Sustainable Development Goals. | Entrepreneurship → Social Entrepreneurship 311 | sponsorship package 11 equal opportunity 23 education 13471 collaboration 16036 | North-Holland → Haarlem 8674 |
| socialinnovationlab.nl | Social Innovation Lab | The lab connects experts from various disciplines, such as architects, artists, and project managers, to work on challenges that are worth the effort. The lab advises and realizes ambitious goals and sustainable innovation in an effective and engaged manner. Some of the lab's projects include the World Forum for Democracy, the Battle of Ideas, and Dragons’ Den. | Early Years → Education Initiatives 28 Curriculum & Resources → Resources 54 | innovation 4659 goal 4974 | |
| saarfrancken.nl | Saar Francken | Saar Francken offers strategic advice and project leadership to organizations in the field of social innovation, specializing in open social innovation. Her services include facilitating dialogue, participation, and greening initiatives to achieve new, innovative solutions. Saar has experience coordinating dialogues and involving stakeholders in various projects, such as the Cabinet for Living Research and the planting of food forests. | Social Issues → Participation 1023 | social innovation 14 strategic advice 50 project leadership 85 dialogue 426 green 889 participation 1430 | |
| zorginnovatieforum.nl | Zorg Innovatie Forum | The ZIF focuses on stimulating social innovation through a diverse network and an approach based on active listening, quick responsiveness, and identifying bottlenecks. The forum organizes events and meetings, such as the event on Language of Accessibility and the presentation on new perspectives on aging clients with special needs and risky behavior. Karin Kalverboer, director and chairwoman of the ZIF, has retired after eighteen years, and the ZIF is focused on continuing her mission and connecting network partners. | Business Services → Collaboration 409 | knowledge sharing 162 innovation 4659 network 11123 collaboration 16036 event 45199 | Netherlands → Groningen 23734 |
| openconcept.nl | Open Concept | The company works with stakeholders to develop new ideas, prototypes, and solutions, starting from existing knowledge and experience. Open Concept emphasizes a human-centered approach, where all parties are heard and work together to move forward. Open Concept’s approach is based on the ‘OPEN’ methodology, a design research process model that considers past experiences and existing knowledge. | Social Issues → Participation 1023 | methodology 332 stakeholder 431 knowledge 3528 innovation 4659 design 27202 | |
| degalan.nl | The Galan Sociale innovatie | Eljo de Galan provides sparring partnership and advice, examining issues from various perspectives and contributing to a socially sustainable society. The website describes Eljo de Galan's services, including facilitator, driver, and advisor for change processes, stakeholder management, communication, and area development. The Galan Sociale Innovatie, established in 1997, facilitates collaborations and creative sessions for various parties, such as boards, mayors, and municipalities, with expertise in sustainable energy and city marketing. | | perspective 882 change 2580 innovation 4659 collaboration 16036 | |
| internationalcreativewomen.nl | Sally Ocana and yolima Grandas | The organization, formerly known as International Creative Women (ICW), has ceased operations as a business as of May 28, 2025, but its mission continues through two new independent initiatives. The website provides information about past and upcoming events, including markets, workshops, performances, and exhibitions, focusing on creative and entrepreneurial activities. It connects visitors with Sally Ocana and yolima Grandas for social and cultural projects, and inclusive entrepreneurship support respectively, fostering a community of women in Eindhoven. | Creative Spaces & Events → Creative Arts 128 | initiative 1297 community 7931 workshop 19325 event 45199 | North-Brabant → Eindhoven 11845 |
| branded-entertainment.nl | HumanTales | The website offers a live stream where the owner, Gert Koot and Maxime de Jonge, discuss relevant topics within their field. The newsletter 'News of the Week' appears weekly and compiles the latest news, trends, and analyses, with the tagline 'News with Everything about Everything'. The stream and newsletter address topics such as cultural identity, the application of AI, and satirical perspectives on Purpose, with examples from Dutch society and a critical look at trends. | Anthropology & Sociology → Sociology 454 | cultural diversity 11 marketing communication 50 society 1376 trend 1865 ai 2181 newsletter 6504 | |
| visualanthropology.nl | CameraWise | CameraWise is a research collective investigating the potential of film to contribute to anthropological inquiry, moving beyond simple ethnographic documentation. The centre operates a media lab to facilitate experimentation with filmmaking, organize events, and provide a space for debate and learning. The website showcases student films produced by members of the centre, including works like ‘This Quietness is Fake,’ ‘Minding Sand,’ and ‘The Memory of Glitch.’ | Anthropology & Sociology → Anthropology 63 | anthropology 37 lab 66 perspective 882 film 3007 student 7623 research 8967 | North-Holland → Amsterdam 41253 |
| maatschappelijkverdienvermogen.nl | N/A | The website focuses on scaling innovations with social impact, emphasizing the combination of economic profitability and social value. Following conversations with over 80 professionals, six crucial aspects have been identified, including stakeholder engagement, regional embedding, collaboration organization, and reflection/adaptation. The website offers insights into new methods, models, and approaches to implement SROI and achieve long-term change. | Economics → Social Economics 26 | methodology 332 stakeholder 431 impact 926 innovation 4659 collaboration 16036 | |
| thelearninglab.nl | The Learning Lab | The Lab emphasizes learning within complex real-world contexts, focusing on regenerative education and Earth-attuned approaches. They design and facilitate transformative learning environments utilizing collaborative methodologies, integrating theory and practice to support educators, students, and partners. Through ‘Labs,’ the organization fosters strategic organizational learning, social innovation, and participatory design, ultimately producing various forms of capital – social, economic, human, or intellectual – in collaboration with diverse stakeholders. | Technology & IT → Educational Innovation 225 | lab 66 learning 920 partnership 1407 innovation 4659 education 13471 design 27202 | |
| stefancloudt.nl | Stefan Cloudt | Stefan Cloudt is a socially engaged entrepreneur who helps organizations identify and solve their problems. His areas of expertise include collaboration, strategy development, organizational change, and social entrepreneurship, with a focus on sectors such as housing, welfare, and healthcare. Cloudt combines scientific knowledge with practical experience and emphasizes engagement, relationship building, and creating buy-in. | | issue 214 relationship 4205 strategy 9379 collaboration 16036 | |
| artandtechnology.nl | Stichting Art & Technology | The foundation organizes the annual Manifestations festival, a significant exhibition at the Dutch Design Event in Eindhoven, attracting 350,000 visitors and focusing on the impact of technology on society. The foundation develops several ‘tech for good’ projects, including PITCHFORK, a free hardware device for cryptographic operations, and Parltrack, a comprehensive database of the European Parliament. Established in 2015, the foundation originated from PLANETART, a renowned organizer of art festivals, such as the GOGBOT festival in Enschede and the Twente Biennale, demonstrating a long history in the art and culture sector. | | hardware 941 database 1153 festival 3804 art 3856 technology 6816 | North-Brabant → Eindhoven 11845 |
| milc.nl | MILC | MILC is a design studio specializing in creating visual and textual concepts for social change projects, often in relation to Rotterdam initiatives. The company works on various projects, including the 'Zijlijnen' research project, 'Four Women and the New Waterway' for the Stichting Het Schrei(ers)huisje, and the hashtag campaign #IKBENKUNST. MILC has also conducted research and developed concepts for exhibitions such as 'HEAR HER' at Het Nieuwe Instituut, and a project on heroes of equality for DDW2020. | Design → Design Thinking 29 | research 8967 design 27202 | South-Holland → Rotterdam 25048 |
| technologyparkypenburg.nl | Technology Park Ypenburg (TPY) | The website highlights TPY's offerings including a community, campus, and academy focused on high-tech manufacturing and innovation. TPY provides various services to startups, scale-ups, and established businesses, such as workspace, events, networking, and access to testing equipment, fostering mutual growth. The park’s community consists of diverse partners like startups, universities, and vocational schools, all working together to develop innovative solutions. | Startup & Innovation → Startup Ecosystems 10 | co-creation 134 campus 148 academy 593 community 7931 network 11123 | South-Holland → The Hague 19898 |
| verbeterbreda.nl | Verbeter Breda | The project aims for all residents of Breda to have sufficient opportunities to shape their own lives by 2040. The focus is on important aspects such as housing, education, and income, and differences in opportunities between different neighborhoods are considered. Verbeter Breda works with various stakeholders, including residents, schools, businesses and the municipality, to improve Breda. | Political Parties → Dutch Political Parties 158 | equal opportunity 23 income 660 housing 4378 education 13471 collaboration 16036 | North-Brabant → Breda 9003 |
| actingnow.nl | ActingNow | ActingNow trains and coaches professionals to increase their impact, focusing on effective communication. The website describes communication as a creative and constructive interaction leading to measurable results and emphasizes the value of personal development. Caroline van Veggel, the founder, has a background as an actress and theater maker and has 30 years of experience as a communication trainer, combining theory and simulations to create space for creativity and flexibility. | Social Services → Youth Care 566 | perspective 882 professionals 1966 innovation 4659 communication 10162 training 28133 | |
| thegreeneast.nl | The Green East | The center offers facilities for research, development, and entrepreneurship, housing various companies from the sector. Inspiring stories are shared from residents such as Team NSI Byosis, Robert Jan Lamers, Bart Oude Wesselink, and René Nijmeijer, highlighting the benefits of the location. The Green East reports on recent developments such as the establishment of Levity Crop Science and a visit from Het Groene Oosten, and offers opportunities to rent meeting spaces. | Commercial Properties → Offices 773 | green 889 facility 2616 innovation 4659 research 8967 | Overijssel → Raalte 1771 |
| optimalistic.nl | Optimalistic | Optimalistic designs both large and small solutions to various problems in the social sector, emphasizing returning to the core issues and simplifying processes. The agency offers services such as serious games (which place people in the position of the target group to shift perspectives) and ‘Simpel Switchen’ (projects focused on optimizing execution and potential legal changes). A key component of the approach is investigating the causes of social problems and designing solutions that actually have an impact. | Social Issues → Participation 1023 Virtual & Augmented Reality → Games 13 | serious game 55 | |
| stichtingwerkenenleren.nl | Stichting Werken en Leren | The organization collaborates with social organizations and volunteers to implement innovative solutions, particularly in the field of healthcare staffing. Key words associated with the organization include change, movement, innovation, learning, and international cooperation. The board of directors, led by Niek Kaag and Daniël van der Meer, has experience in setting up and executing projects addressing various social challenges and pooling expertise. | | healthcare 2316 subsidy 2649 work 3122 innovation 4659 collaboration 16036 | Netherlands → Zeeland 15493 |
| frouwkjesmit.nl | Frouwkje Smit – De Afvalkoningin | Frouwkje Smit, De Afvalkoningin, conceives, organizes, and coordinates art and cultural events. She collaborates with various groups, including children, youth, adults, and artists, to create art projects and develop social spaces. The website details her background in social work, art academy, and photography, and her role as De Afvalkoningin, where she interacts with children in Amsterdam using her ‘waste haute couture’. | Creative Spaces & Events → Creative Arts 128 | artist 5745 collaboration 16036 event 45199 | North-Holland → Amsterdam 41253 |
| metdestroom.nl | Met de stroom | The website focuses on strategic renewal based on core values and the current context. It offers services such as research, analysis, advice, guidance, and the development of practical concepts. The website strives to create meaningful services, places, and communities that benefit humanity and society. | Design → Design Thinking 29 | context 94 essence 174 community 7931 research 8967 | |
| operatiefrissepeper.nl | Operatie Frisse Peper | Operatie Frisse Peper originated in 2012 as a vof (private limited company) between Manon and Karin, with the goal of starting a new chapter. After 10 years of collaboration, they celebrated a ‘Peperfeest’ (Peppermint Festival) on December 1st, where they implemented action programs that bring people into motion. The website also offers a ‘social style game’ to promote conversations about interpersonal functioning. | Management → Organizational Development 409 | operation 480 change 2580 game 2807 agenda 4374 | North-Brabant → Eindhoven 11845 |
| jategennu.nl | Ja tegen Nu | The website offers various services including training courses, coaching, and organizational advice. It has a section called ‘The Academy for Systemic Work & Leadership’ that provides further information and access to another website. The company was founded in 2012 and is managed and presented via a WordPress website with the Avada theme. | Human Resources → Talent Management 537 Government & Administration → Public Sector 319 | organization advice 24 academy 593 coach 25810 training 28133 | |
| wien-s.nl | Wien’s Ontwerperschap | The website describes Wina Smeenk’s approach, where she supports organizations and individuals in investigating multi-stakeholder issues and creating sustainable social innovations through empathetic co-design. The focus is on social themes relating to vulnerable groups such as elderly, young people, children and people with disabilities, and on stimulating participation and co-creation. Wina Smeenk offers a customized co-design process that leads to meaningful visions and sustainable strategies, resulting in change and social innovation. | Design → Design Thinking 29 | co-design 10 social innovation 14 design thinking 79 empathy 212 issue 214 participation 1430 | |
| insidestory.nl | InsideStory | The website focuses on storytelling for 'changemakers' with a passion for the public sector and provides advice on developing compelling stories. The InsideStory team helps organizations define a shared goal and create stories that connect employees and stakeholders with that goal. The website offers tools and strategies for storytelling and 'listening' to increase employee engagement and develop effective narrative practices. | Communication → Persuasive Communication 87 | narrative 119 storytelling 641 player 678 impact 926 goal 4974 story 8285 | |
| quantanpm.nl | Quanta NpM B.V. | From 1997 to 2023, Quanta NpM supported organizations in sectors such as education, healthcare, and welfare to improve their results. The organization was led by Jos van der Horst, who after 2023 stepped down as owner and now serves as the chairman of a music school. Quanta NpM provides strategic advice, organizational support, and focuses on developing the competencies essential for realizing societal value. | Higher Learning → Higher Education 3584 | competency 228 strategy 9379 collaboration 16036 | |
| mogelijkheidcollectie.nl | Mogelijkheid Collectie / Maliegilde | The collection originated from focusing on possibilities rather than limitations, with the maker of the Maliegilde being challenged and his chances of securing a permanent, paid job increased. Don Zweedijk started as a volunteer at the Maliegilde and was inspired by the knowledge and skills of the participants. The collection is the result of a unique collaboration, where the manufacturing process serves as a learning process and the development of the makers is central, with a focus on precision and craftsmanship. | Entrepreneurship → Social Entrepreneurship 311 | designer 571 furniture 8751 | |
| echterontwerp.nl | Echter ontwerp | The company utilizes creative interventions and graphic work to create space for innovation in challenging social situations. Echter ontwerp has worked on various projects, including senior complexes, consultation offices, youth care initiatives, and guest houses, with a focus on inclusive solutions. Echter ontwerp's approach focuses on making difficult processes visible, designing new perspectives and creating an inclusive interaction to lead to workable solutions. | Management → Organizational Development 409 | intervention 283 issues 470 perspective 882 innovation 4659 design 27202 | |
| kson.nl | KSON | The website describes social entrepreneurship as a relevant and popular approach, focused on solving societal problems through a business model. KSON collects and publishes publicly accessible publications about social entrepreneurship, gathered by its members, aiming to disseminate knowledge. The network organizes events, such as the 10th EMES international research conference, and offers membership which includes receiving the newsletter and invitations to events. | Entrepreneurship → Social Entrepreneurship 311 | social entrepreneurship 23 publication 2018 network 11123 event 45199 | |
| designforhumanity.nl | Design for Humanity | The organization believes in the power of creativity and design thinking to address complex challenges. Design for Humanity organizes creative hackathons on topics such as democracy, aging, and the refugee crisis. They also offer workshops and design sprints to accelerate and realize social innovation. | Design → Design Thinking 29 | social innovation 14 social issues 20 design thinking 79 designer 571 innovation 4659 collaboration 16036 | |
| and-u.nl | sroi | The website provides tools and expertise to create social movements and develop practical solutions, with a focus on connecting employers and job seekers. Through innovative methods, such as the ‘Meeting Minds’ conversation with a bot, creativity and talent development are stimulated. The website emphasizes the role of ‘Social Return’ as a driver of employment, utilizing untapped opportunities from SROI. | Economy → Employment & Labor 6059 | social innovation 14 social return 19 conversation 1828 work 3122 tool 3907 innovation 4659 | |
| inclusivefieldlab.nl | Amfors Inclusive Fieldlab | The platform provides support to this group via innovative solutions. The fieldlab encourages collaboration and sharing of project results. Opportunities for collaboration with the fieldlab are offered to potential partners. | Economy → Employment & Labor 6059 | innovation 4659 collaboration 16036 | |
| 360zuid.nl | Stichting 360Zuid | The foundation functions as a breeding ground for new ideas with societal value and connects various societal actors. The City Lab investigates social change as a result of complex factors such as environmental factors, social conditions, and individual actors. The foundation emphasizes the importance of perspective and interpretation in understanding social innovation and complex problems. | Organizations → Society 767 | connect 71 perspective 882 society 1376 innovation 4659 | Limburg → Maastricht 6008 |
| hetbuitenburo.nl | The Buitenburo | The Buitenburo’s mission is to facilitate changes that find a balance between people, technology, and nature. The organization works on multiple value creation and stimulates innovative business models in the agricultural sector, such as agroforestry and social urban gardens. The Buitenburo is located in Lichtenvoorde, a location that serves as an inspiring space for creative entrepreneurs. | Green Spaces → Landscape Management 381 | agroforestry 38 landscape 2609 sustainability 18451 | Oost Gelre → Lichtenvoorde 571 |
| florismaathuis.nl | Floris Maathuis | Floris Maathuis offers customized solutions and innovations for product renewal, communication, and entertainment. The website describes Floris Maathuis' working method, based on co-creation and collaboration from idea to result. Floris Maathuis is inspired by the impact of technology on individuals and society and strives for innovation using technology and creativity. | Startup & Innovation → Innovation 1041 | co-creation 134 innovation 4659 technology 6816 | |
| berckeleysquare.nl | Berckeley Square | The bureau offers advice and support, including a workshop, news, events and case studies, focused on finding meaning in work and promoting workplace happiness. Berckeley Square emphasizes the importance of authentic and vital organizations, built on co-creation and where employees and customers feel involved. The bureau challenges users and helps organizations achieve sustainable change through a co-creative change process. | Business Services → Human Resources 5056 | impact 926 change 2580 work 3122 employee 4429 | |
| hauserenco.nl | Hauser+co | Hauser+co assists organizations with change management, continuous improvement, and enhancing performance control through performance behavior. The organization, founded by Otie Hauser, supports businesses with questions relating to people and performance, emphasizing co-creation and collaboration with other experts. Hauser+co's approach is characterized by innovative solutions, co-creation, and connections with various consulting agencies to achieve broad and sustainable results. | Career → Career Development 1070 | co-creation 134 change management 531 culture 3922 performance 7586 collaboration 16036 | Netherlands → Utrecht 48901 |
| makersvoormorgen.nl | Makers voor Morgen | The platform focuses on sharing stories of entrepreneurs committed to sustainability, such as algen grower Duplaco in Oldenzaal who aims to become the largest algae grower. The website provides concrete examples of sustainable innovations, such as the clothing recycling of Saxcell, the biobeech of Frans van Rooijen and the reusable wall decor of Bas van der Geest, which are even used by companies like ABN AMRO and Tommy Hilfiger. Furthermore, the platform presents initiatives such as the talent online platform from Twentse ‘Robin Hood’ and the vegan coffee alternatives of Astrid van Santen, all of which contribute to a more sustainable world. | Context → Environment 54437 | innovation 4659 story 8285 sustainability 18451 | Twenterand → Vriezenveen 487 |
| nolitha.nl | Nolitha | Nolitha, named after a meaningful name, is an organization that helps its clients achieve their goals and overcome barriers. Nolitha's approach, based on the values ‘Strengthening’, ‘Illuminating’, and ‘Connecting’, supports clients in developing impactful initiatives and improving their communication and relationships. The website describes Nolitha’s role as a process facilitator, trainer, coach, and advisor, with a long history of facilitating innovation and collaboration. | Entrepreneurship → Social Entrepreneurship 311 | strengthen 15 connect 71 initiative 1297 innovation 4659 collaboration 16036 | |
| ctt.nl | Moira CTT | The agency, established in 1995, then develops and tests insights based on previous projects and assignments. Through intensive exchange of perspectives and reflection on existing work practices, Moira CTT helps organizations resolve tensions and improve collaboration. Moira CTT’s approach is distinctive for sharpening the view of organizational dynamics and creating cultural maps. | Professional Services → Coaches 90 | methodology 332 perspective 882 change 2580 collaboration 16036 coach 25810 | |
| gamechangersstudio.nl | Game Changers Studio NL | The studio connects organization professionals with social designers in the Netherlands to promote a professional approach to social change. Participants are trained to become change agents in their own work, using the Frame Innovation method. The initiative is driven by experts including Tabo Goudswaard, Paul Gofferjé, Kees Dorst, Dick Rijken, and André Schaminée, working together to facilitate this transformation. | | designer 571 method 1505 brochure 1642 professionals 1966 change 2580 | |
| socialeinnovatiestudio.nl | Petra | Petra inspires new approaches by offering a customer-focused perspective on policies and practices, utilizing presentations, workshops, masterclasses, and project leadership. She functions as a social innovation activist and helps organizations understand the lives of their target audience, which is essential for stimulating innovation and change. The platform offers a game, 'Match!', to simplify word usage and support team meetings, and introduces the ‘Tinderen met Taal’ learning course. | Social Impact → Entrepreneurship 6433 Philosophy → Ethics 598 | perspective 882 target audience 1108 change 2580 game 2807 innovation 4659 workshop 19325 | |
| werksaambeter.nl | WerksaamBeter | WerksaamBeter specializes in an innovative approach to the labor market and provides services for organizations and individuals seeking employment. The organization emphasizes a personalized and engaging approach, with tailor-made service delivery based on the identity of the clients, regardless of organization size or the number of job seekers. WerksaamBeter focuses on solving complex problems in the social domain and highlights the need for a new perspective, given the growing payouts and the large shortfall in the labor market. | Economy → Employment & Labor 6059 | sroi 37 payout 50 service delivery 90 jobseeker 300 talent 3987 | |
| archites.nl | Archites | The website explains that many organizations struggle to implement change effectively due to a lack of ownership, creativity, and space for new ideas. Tessa, the designer behind Archites, specializes in transforming complex ideas and change strategies into engaging and interactive learning experiences for mission-driven teams and innovators. The website outlines a four-step process: Discover & Brief, involving uncovering goals, building shared clarity, and shaping a design brief for the desired experience. | Business & Management → Educational Consulting 561 | game 2807 innovation 4659 strategy 9379 workshop 19325 design 27202 | |
| hetwerktwijchen.nl | Stichting HetWerkt!Wijchen | The foundation organizes workshops, training sessions, and networking events to support job seekers in their job search. A new initiative, the House of Connection, has recently been launched, focused on promoting personal growth and perspective through collaborative activities. The foundation works in partnership with Werkbedrijf RijkvanNijmegen and the Municipality of Wijchen to organize the annual Wijchen Job Fair, offering free activities for job seekers. | Economy → Employment & Labor 6059 | jobseeker 300 perspective 882 municipality 6837 network 11123 | Wijchen → Niftrik 33 |
| vestadvies.nl | Vestadvies | The website provides information about the services offered by Vestadvies, including organization advice, process guidance, training, and coaching. The team consists of Carolien de Jong, Edgar Verhoef, Patric Hartwig, and other employees with experience in change management and strategic repositioning. A central theme is the role of Goddess Vesta and the ‘expedition’, which may have a symbolic or project-related meaning. The website also introduces a personal story from Patric Hartwig, who describes his expertise and approach. | Management → Organizational Development 409 Government & Administration → Public Sector 319 | organization advice 24 process guidance 86 change 2580 coach 25810 training 28133 | North-Holland → Amsterdam 41253 |
| invertr.nl | INVERTR | The firm’s investment philosophy centers around supporting companies that employ innovative technologies to address global challenges and disrupt established practices. INVERTR distinguishes itself by actively seeking out companies that prioritize a ‘greater good’ and turn common practices upside down, believing in foresight over short-term financial gains. They invest in ‘future founders’ – talented individuals within these companies – viewing them as the primary source of value and seeking to support their potential to drive transformative change. | Investing → Venture Capital 94 | founder 52 investment 2070 change 2580 technology 6816 practice 9089 | |
| buro-boost.nl | BURO BOOST | BURO BOOST provides process guidance and inspiration sessions for individuals seeking to create social impact. The website explains that they assist in shaping and guiding processes, leading to shared ambitions, innovative solutions, and sustainable impact. The website presents information about social impact, a collective design approach, and the contact details of BURO BOOST. | Management → Organizational Development 409 Social Impact → Entrepreneurship 6433 | social innovation 14 process guidance 86 ambition 576 impact 926 network 11123 design 27202 | North-Brabant → Helmond 3058 |
| nieuwdaglicht.nl | Nieuwdaglicht | The website emphasizes that socially responsible business (CSR) is essential for entrepreneurship in 2019 and strives for sustainability as an integral part of operations. Nieuwdaglicht promotes the concept of ‘From the Inside Out’, where external experts observe and analyze the functioning of an organization from the perspective of those involved. The company works on projects such as ‘Sparkling Plastic’ aimed at innovation in healthcare and social welfare, and values customer feedback. | Personal Development → Guidance 781 | csr 53 perspective 882 innovation 4659 sustainability 18451 | |
| hbsocialdesign.nl | Heleen Bouwmans | Heleen Bouwmans has a background in management roles and has been working as an independent change agent since 2017, focusing on the collaboration between education and society. She is active in various social projects and promotes educational innovation, with her base of operations at De Verborgen Tuin in Uithoorn, a place for education and creativity. The website provides information about her methodologies, her activities and her capabilities, including courses and workshops, and offers contact options. | Technology & IT → Educational Innovation 225 | social project 10 social design 22 creativity 2531 change 2580 community 7931 | North-Holland → Uithoorn 940 |
| impacternederland.nl | Impacter Nederland | Impacter offers young people the opportunity to do voluntary work in an environment where experimentation is encouraged and personal growth is stimulated. The program focuses on young people who are looking for their way in life, or are looking for ways to realize existing dreams. Impacter works with schools, companies, and other organizations to increase the impact of young people's volunteering experiences. | | lab 66 impact 926 youth 3126 talent 3987 volunteer 8367 collaboration 16036 | Utrecht → Northeast 225 |
| adws.nl | A&D Werving en Selectie | The company believes that people can make a difference in organizations, through their skills, their work, and the impact they have. A&D Werving en Selectie focuses on finding personnel at various levels – mid-, senior- and executive level – for companies and institutions in the SME sector. The agency was founded in 2007 by two sisters, Doriene and Annelie, who offer a combination of business acumen and personal attention in their approach. | Social Issues → Diversity 441 | methodology 332 candidate 1896 vacancy 6598 | |
| puurpotentieel.nl | Antoinette | The website provides information about the therapist’s approach, an overview of her personal background and her vision. Practical information, a library, and a login option for clients are also available. The website contains inspirational quotes about life, happiness, personal growth, and the role of women. | Career Coaching → Job Coaching 49 | perspective 882 mission 1000 therapist 1890 life 2673 | |
| ppadvies.nl | PP Advies | Dineke van der Wal offers advice based on her experience as a manager, advisor, coach, and project leader, with a focus on the Rijnland organizational principles. The website explains that the focus is on creating simple, practical solutions by employing iterative working and aligning with the practice and intent of the organization. The ‘Pure & Practical’ (PP) principle is applied, stimulating organizational change by involving employees and experimenting with different approaches. | Management → Organizational Development 409 Business Support & Advisory → Advisory 413 | project leadership 85 healthcare 2316 change 2580 consulting 3639 coach 25810 | |
| grijplaars.nl | grijplaars.nl | The studio emphasizes searching for solutions to problems, such as improving library accessibility for low-literacy individuals or transforming living spaces for workers. The design process considers existing locations, materials, and manpower to create sustainable and budget-friendly solutions. The website illustrates various projects undertaken by the studio, including a mobile guide for the illiterate, posters promoting environmental awareness, design competitions, and initiatives for seniors and children. | Design → Design Thinking 29 | social design 22 space 3846 sustainability 18451 design 27202 | |
| makeyourmission.nl | MakeYourMission | The website provides an overview of recent projects and initiatives of the agency, emphasizing the importance of preserving the core mission. It discusses the origin of organizations, the need for an authentic intention, and the risk that a form can become outdated and stifle the mission. The website presents concrete examples of projects, such as ‘Hartzaken’ (heart matters), which provide inspiration for social missions. | Protestant Churches → Missions 82 | social innovation 14 heart 534 mission 1000 | |
| socialeinnovatietwente.nl | Sociale Innovatie Twente | Sociale Innovatie Twente helps individuals, organizations, and governments to work together to solve social problems. The organization emphasizes that renewal is based on values, participation, and centralizing the person. The platform offers various services, including co-creation, project management, financing, and coaching, to support social initiatives and create new structures. | | initiative 1297 value 1352 community 7931 collaboration 16036 | |
| heidiuenk.nl | Heidi Uenk | Her work involves developing and implementing (innovative) projects in agriculture, nature, short food chains, and climate. She guides people in concretizing their ideas and developing practical approaches. Her approach is characterized by collaboration, project-based thinking, a human-centered approach, and a curious and positive attitude. | Events & Competitions → Food 27 | agriculture 778 idea 2367 nature 9094 collaboration 16036 | |
| weshapethefuture.nl | We shape the future | The website offers courses such as 'Social Entrepreneurship Course' and 'Scaling Up Social Impact', targeting ambitious social entrepreneurs and impact pioneers within organizations. We Shape The Future partners with the University of Utrecht and the Social Entrepreneurship Chair, providing a combination of leadership development, coaching, knowledge sharing, and networking opportunities. The organization has 15 years of experience as an educator for successful social entrepreneurs and offers innovative, participant-focused courses. | Adult & Continuing Learning → Business Knowledge 108 | impact 926 entrepreneurship 1579 leadership 3724 network 11123 course 14728 sustainability 18451 | |
| trudykrabbe.nl | Trudy Krabbe | Trudy Krabbe offers both personal and business coaching, focused on exploring authentic movement, processing impactful events, and developing solutions for personal and organizational challenges. She also provides organizational advice, including team experience programs and integrity strategies, and functions as an external trusted person (VP) and trusted person for teams. The website contains a podcast, a paper by Trudy, and testimonials that highlight her expertise and approach. | Professional Development → Supervision 788 | organizational consulting 72 trusted person 80 issue 214 podcast 3328 coach 25810 | |
| concepteria.nl | Concepteria | The website describes Concepteria as the place where innovative concepts originate from inspiration, connection, and co-creation, with the goal of creating space for social innovation and sustainable development. The story of Concepteria began from an idea by Guus Daanen, who wanted to create a place for young people where creativity and entrepreneurship could thrive, ultimately resulting in Campus Uden. Concepteria facilitates the meeting and connection of people and organizations, with the aim of generating ideas and stimulating community building. | Business Services → Collaboration 409 | co-creation 134 campus 148 connection 4007 inspiration 4081 innovation 4659 story 8285 | Maashorst → Uden 1540 |
| thebrainbox.nl | The Brainbox | The Brainbox offers unique services focused on stimulating new perspectives and providing creative solutions. The services include idea development, problem-solving, development of new products and services, career guidance, EVC and EVP trajecten, and support in starting a business. The organization operates with a dynamic and professional approach, where clients have clear understanding of the role and the associated costs. | Startup & Innovation → Startups 433 | perspective 882 idea 2367 career 2513 | |
| feidon.nl | Feidon Change Facilitators | Wolter van der Knaap is an organization advisor who inspires people and works collaboratively to achieve goals. He emphasizes the importance of self-responsibility in addressing changes and seeks partners who are actively involved in the process. His services include analysis, process guidance, knowledge of methodologies, and coaching for individual professionals with development needs. However, he is not suitable for organizations that already have a ready-made approach and only need capacity. | Community → Government & Administration 10567 | process guidance 86 methodology 332 analysis 1615 change 2580 coach 25810 | |
| commonculture.nl | Common Culture | Founded in 2022, Common Culture is led by three creative entrepreneurs who aim to redesign society through social innovation. The organization focuses on designing and implementing projects that address social challenges and create lasting, self-sustaining solutions, moving beyond short-term campaigns. Common Culture utilizes the skills of the creative industry to activate and inspire people to participate in social change and contribute to a new system. | Creative Spaces & Events → Creative Arts 128 | social innovation 14 creativity 2531 inspiration 4081 design 27202 | |
| stereovisie.nl | Edvard & Dennis | The founders, Dennis Blaak and Edvard Spaapen, describe themselves as ‘fun, idiosyncratic, and stubborn boys’ with good ideas and a focus on the well-being of their partners. The company emphasizes a thorough process, with open discussion, perspective-overcoming, and ambition at its core, and compares itself to the Jumbo regarding assurances and reliability. The website offers a glimpse into their working methods, including open communication and taking the organization into account during the process, and refers to a project on department South called ‘Stereo’. | Startup & Innovation → Innovation 1041 Outdoor → Horse Riding 941 | ambition 576 perspective 882 ride 1075 idea 2367 collaboration 16036 | |
| liavanderknijff.nl | Lia van der Knijff | Lia van der Knijff describes her experience as a manager, specifically in ICT and business services. The website provides an overview of previous assignments she has undertaken. References from former clients are presented, highlighting her skills and working methods. | | competency 228 reference 332 ict 1049 assignment 1121 interim management 1193 education 13471 | |
| humanchain.nl | HumanChain | HumanChain offers recruitment and selection services throughout the Netherlands, focusing on finding suitable jobs for job seekers and placing vacancies for employers. The company operates on a 'No Cure No Pay' basis, meaning they are only paid if a successful match is achieved, ensuring fair service delivery. HumanChain emphasizes the quality of its services, with a focus on creating long-term collaborations and finding ideal matches between employers and job seekers. | Employment & Labor → Employers 608 | service delivery 90 jobseeker 300 recruitment 2015 employer 2383 | Limburg → Venlo 4158 |
| kanthari.nl | kanthari | kanthari is an educational center in Trivandrum, Kerala, India, providing support to individuals with a background of personal adversity who wish to create their own social projects. The organization works with ‘kantharis’ – individuals who have themselves overcome setbacks and now use their experiences to help others. The website showcases information on the projects, stories, and activities of kanthari, with a focus on social change and supporting those often overlooked. | Higher Learning → Educational Institutions 1049 | challenge 1697 story 8285 | |
| lotvegter.nl | Lot Vegter | Lot Vegter has a background in criminology and started the Crimi project in 2014, a collaboration between various parties (municipality, police, artists, and criminology students) to promote social innovation and urban development. Vegter is fascinated by leadership in the form of self-realization and researches the relationship between humans and their environment, particularly in urban settings. She offers training and coaching in leadership, facilitates innovation projects, and calls for the building of a global community of people committed to a positive future. | Community → Government & Administration 10567 | social innovation 14 urban development 70 leadership 3724 innovation 4659 community 7931 training 28133 | |
| meelvanmonique.nl | Meel van Monique | Monique helps people to listen and understand each other better by teaching them to look at the system, themselves, and others. The website discusses themes such as connection between education and care committees, the role of language, and the experiences of young people in Twente. Monique’s work includes research, writing a book about her Master Crossover Creativity, and offering online mini-courses aimed at overcoming procrastination. | Mindfulness & Compassion → Empathy 15 | empathy 212 perspective 882 research 8967 communication 10162 course 14728 | Overijssel → Deventer 4751 |
| thechangeacademy.nl | The Change Academy | The website states that the world is changing quickly and radically, which places new demands on individuals and organizations. The Change Academy offers support in addressing challenges and facilitating change processes, with a focus on developing ‘Qualities’. The approach is centered on a human-centered approach to change, connecting personal development with vision and impact. | Business Development → Growth Strategies 30 | methodology 332 impact 926 change 2580 leadership 3724 | |
| carpenexus.nl | CarpeNexus | The organization, named after the Latin word 'Nexus' (connection), emphasizes the need to actively utilize and 'pluck' connections for added value. With over 25 years of experience in healthcare and business services, CarpeNexus leverages an extensive network to create connecting links between diverse organizations and stakeholders. The focus is on improving healthcare by providing insights from various perspectives, such as that of patients and insurers, and addressing communication problems and conflicts of interest. | Healthcare Management & Administration → Care Processes 14 | stakeholder 431 perspective 882 healthcare 2316 connection 4007 network 11123 | |
| zorgisvanons.nl | Stichting Zorg is van ons! | The website emphasizes that care does not belong to one organization, such as an insurance provider or Treant, but to the community as a whole. A new Refaja is proposed, focused on innovation, strategic partnerships, and the preservation of jobs, with the goal of guaranteeing a comprehensive care offering. The website encourages involvement from entrepreneurs and residents by sharing ideas, providing support, and thinking together about solutions for a strengthened care system. | | idea 2367 community 7931 care 12338 | |
| psychologenpraktijkarnhemvelp.nl | Psychologenpraktijk Arnhem-Velp | The practice provides support for issues such as anxiety, panic, depression, burnout, trauma, grief, AD(H)D, and other mental health concerns. Clients work together with the psychologists to establish treatment goals and strive for relief from their symptoms and the acquisition of new perspectives. The website contains information about the practice's procedures, fees, practical information, and contact details. | Counseling → Individual Counseling 477 | issues 470 counseling 741 perspective 882 therapy 7448 | Rheden → Velp 700 |
| d-cafecoaching.nl | D-cafecoaching | The website describes D-cafecoaching's approach, which focuses on returning to the essence and identifying the client's values and talents. D-cafecoaching offers individual coaching, workshops, and team training, focused on personal development, communication, collaboration, and finding more energy and enjoyment. The website emphasizes the importance of self-reflection and letting go of limiting beliefs to create a more authentic and thoughtful lifestyle. | Mindfulness → Awareness 614 | essence 174 perspective 882 workshop 19325 coach 25810 training 28133 | |
| baanbrekers.dashed-dev.nl | Baanbrekers Academy | The academy guides organizations and partnerships in the region in developing competencies needed for thinking, doing, and collaborating in the approach to societal challenges. The website emphasizes that traditional training methods are insufficient for current and future societal challenges, and that innovation is necessary to create real impact. Baanbrekers Academy offers programs that challenge participants to deviate from established norms and explore new paths, focused on collaboration, impact, and breaking existing patterns. | Local Governance → Civic Engagement 515 Social Impact → Entrepreneurship 6433 | societal challenges 12 competency 228 impact 926 innovation 4659 collaboration 16036 training 28133 | |