Applications are now open for the Energy edition 2026. Are you ready to tackle real life challenges in the energy transition?

The energy transition is one of the biggest challenges we are facing today. To accomplish this transformation, we need the best ideas and brightest minds to unite. Therefore, the Green Business Challenge is gearing up for the third Energy Edition. Expect a synergising week buzzing with inspiring events together with over 30 young professionals from across the Netherlands and Germany teaming up to tackle real-world business challenges faced by various organisations in the Northern Netherlands.  

Time to Power Up
Do you want to dive head-first into the complexity of the energy transition, and get your hands dirty on real challenges, for real companies? Go on an epic road trip in the North of the Netherlands while gaining new skills, great friendships and exciting career opportunities along the way? Applications are now open for ambitious young professionals with different backgrounds – from economics, tech and marketing to (spatial) design, governance, energy law or psychology – who want to be part of this action-packed impact event!  

SIX-DAY HACKATHON

Get ready for an energetic six-day hackathon packed with fresh ideas and inspiring insights. More than thirty young professionals will work on real-life business cases.

WHY JOIN?

  • Work on real cases in the energy transition branche

  • Develop your skills and boost your career opportunities

  • Meet like-minded changemakers

  • Discover the Northern Netherlands in a challenging and educational setting

WHO CAN JOIN?

We invite ambitious students and young professionals aged 18 to 30 who have been living in the Netherlands or Germany. Whether your background is in business administration, engineering, law, psychology, marketing, or any other field—if you are passionate about sustainability and innovation, you are more than welcome!

When: 17 – 22 May 2026
Where: Northern Netherlands
Cost: Participation in the Green Business Challenge is free

Sign up now to claim your spot!

SIGN UP HERE

P.S. It’s FREE. Ho(s)tels, transport, workshops, food, fun and the support of experts are all taken care of. You only need to arrange (and pay for) transport to and from Groningen on the first and last day.