We are excited to launch the first-ever Climate Adaptation edition of the Green Business Challenge and we’ll be accompanied by Rijkswaterstaat.

Do you want to get your hands dirty on real challenges, for real companies, and go on a mission to create real impact in circular manufacturing? All while gaining new skills, great friendships and exciting career opportunities along the way?

Two-day hackathon
It will be a synergising two-day hackathon, buzzing with fresh ideas and mind-blowing insights, with over 50 changemakers tackling real business cases. The Climate Adaptation Edition spotlights the future shapers of a resilient society. Students, engineers, designers, and innovators are ready to develop solutions that help us adapt to a changing climate. From nature-based solutions to climate-resilient cities, from smart water management technologies to AI-driven risk analysis. You’ll explore what the Netherlands has to offer for launching the next wave of climate adaptation innovation.

Are you

  • Interested in climate adaptation?
  • An innovative, outside-of-the-box thinker?
  • Ready for a challenge and mean business when it comes to building a circular future?

And, do you want to

  • Work on real business challenges for real companies?
  • Showcase your talent to potential employers?
  • Broaden your network amongst likeminded professionals?

Sign up now & claim your spot!

Who can join?
We welcome ambitious young professionals and students aged 18-30 from all backgrounds living in the Netherlands for at least four months! Whether you study or work in business, engineering, law, psychology, marketing, or another field—if you’re passionate about sustainability and innovation, you’re in the right place!

When: 8 & 9 December
Where: Utrecht (exact location will follow)
Costs: Participating in a Green Business Challenge is free.

Do you want to make sure you can join?