EMPOWERING SUSTAINABLE IMPACT
We build communities where companies can scale up
their innovations and positively impact the world together
Social, ecological and technological challenges call for new ways of collaboration. At the Sustainable Scale-up Foundation, we build networks of businesses, academia, civil society and the public sector to support entrepreneurs with innovative solutions to global challenges.
our activities
WE BUILD NETWORKS
WE DESIGN PROJECTS AND RAISE FUNDS
WE SCALE UP PROJECT RESULTS
WE EXECUTE PROJECTS AND COMMUNICATE ABOUT THEM
our impact
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6362 entrepreneurs and other stakeholders
were involved over the years 2022-2024
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30% of underrepresented groups
participate in our activities, as we commit to building inclusive and diverse innovation ecosystem
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10 events yearly
on average, are organised by SSF to close the gap between practice and policy
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23 consortia
were joined by SSF to develop projects for the Netherlands and Europe
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89 business plans and go-to-market strategies
were developed creating adaptive business cases for shared purpose building
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37 publications
were co-created with partners in 2022-2024 to promote innovation, support SMEs and boost opportunities for investment
our themes
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energy transition
The energy transition is putting our electricity grid under increasing strain. As more and more appliances are plugged in, the demand for power is soaring. Our initiatives bring together various stakeholders including businesses, governments, business parks, tech companies and researchers in The Netherlands to accelerate the energy transition.
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facilitating collaboration & data sharing
A shared view of the digital reality with process support is essential for collaboration. Digitising this shared reality within regions can make a significant contribution to a streamlined approach (future-oriented modelling) for achieving common goals, thereby enhancing the productivity of the Netherlands.
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carbon removals & bioeconomy
We integrate data-driven carbon removal and agroforestry practices with bio-based construction industry. The expertise in cultivating fast-growing trees is combined with the advanced tech solution for monitoring the growth and issuing carbon credits.
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biodiversity & wildlife forensics
To effectively address biodiversity loss, nature conservation efforts must be informed by a deep understanding of what is causing it, together we implement interdisciplinary strategies effective for conservation and restoration purposes.
