DUC brings together students, startups, educational institutions, and organizations to drive societal impact.
Student teams with their own Start ups, and individual students who would like to work on the business cases of our partners.
Samsung invites young people to take a closer look at real challenges in their communities and come up with creative, tech-based solutions that can truly make a difference. Along the way, you’ll receive support from professionals, take part in hands-on workshops, and get the chance to showcase your project on a bigger stage. Sports & Tech: How can we use technology to make sports more accessible, fun, or safe? Think smart gadgets for local sports clubs or apps that boost mental well-being. Sustainability & Tech: The planet needs an upgrade. How can we deploy tech for a circular economy, nature conservation, animal protection, less waste, or less plastic soup in our community?
Youngsters between 16 and 25 years old from Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands!
What will aging look like in 2055? And what 2–3 strategic decisions must Incluzio make over the next three years to remain relevant, affordable, and people-centered by then?
Enthusiastic students from all fields of study.
Develop an integrated energy optimisation plan for SD42 and SD403 that: reduces energy consumption (gas + electricity) per tonne of product,increases process stability, provides input for the long-term energy transition (e.g. reduced gas dependency), is directly usable for decision-making.
Enthusiastic students from all fields of study
How can students develop innovative and practical solutions to improve water management challenges such as drought, water pollution, water quality, and climate adaptation in Limburg?
We are looking for enthusiastic students who want to work on real-life water challenges. No specific background is required. HBO, WO and MBO students are welcome, including international students.
DUC Brabant brings together students, startups, educational institutions, and organizations to drive societal impact in the Brabant region.
Student teams with their own Start ups, and individual students who would like to work on the business cases of our partners.
How can Vion Food Group turn manure from a disposal cost into a circular business opportunity? In this challenge, you will explore whether manure from slaughterhouse processes and supplier farms can be transformed into valuable products such as cellulose nanofibers (CNF) and liquid fertilizer. Your task is to investigate the business potential, financial feasibility, and environmental impact, including possible reductions in nitrogen emissions and CO2 footprint.
ambitious students who want to work on a real sustainability challenge with direct business impact and who are interested in circular economy, business modelling, innovation, or reducing environmental impact.
This challenge is about reducing hidden water losses at festivals by using smart measurement, digitalisation and data driven control of pipe flushing water. The goal is to lower overall drinking water use while ensuring safety and legionella prevention.
We are looking for students interested in data, digitalisation, sustainability and innovation. This challenge fits students in data science, engineering, IT, environmental sciences and business innovation who enjoy solving real world problems.
Help ID Logistics find innovative and sustainable solutions that improve ergonomics and workplace safety in logistics operations. The challenge is to reduce physical strain on employees while supporting efficient, responsible and future proof transport and warehouse processes.
We are looking for students in automation, AI, engineering, healthcare, financial services and IT who can develop practical, cost efficient solutions to improve ergonomics, safety and efficiency within a modern logistics environment.
BrabantWonen challenges students to develop a smart neighbourhood energy concept that enables new housing despite grid congestion. The focus is on sharing existing capacity, using local energy more efficiently, and reducing pressure on the public grid through innovative and future-proof solutions.
We are looking for students interested in sustainability, energy systems and innovation, especially in Urban Design, Electrical Engineering, Innovation Sciences, Industrial Design, Built Environment and related fields.
Enthusiastic students from all fields of study
Ontwikkel een toekomstbestendige oplossing waarmee apotheken, huisartsen en andere zorgprofessionals slimmer kunnen samenwerken door taakherschikking, digitalisering en veilige gegevensuitwisseling.
We zoeken Nederlandstalige studenten met een achtergrond in: Informatica / Software Development en/of Gezondheidswetenschappen / Gezondheid & Technologie.
In what ways can ZOwonen - a housing association in the Westelijke Mijnstreek - develop new products or services? What opportunities do you see for a new business model for ZOwonen?
Enthusiastic students from all fields of study
The Brightlands Startup Challenge empowers the innovative potential of students in the Limburg region. Home to a diverse array of educational institutions, Limburg boasts a rich talent pool across various sectors. The challenge connects these bright minds with a locally invested international partner network, fostering an ideal environment for entrepreneurship and innovation.
Students who desire to develop solutions to societal and entrepreneurial issues.