our vision
The Sustainable Scale-Up Foundation (SSF) is the answer in a world where social, ecological, and technological challenges demand a new approach. Although innovative entrepreneurs often have groundbreaking technological innovations, the collaboration of the established with innovative SMEs remains a challenge.
SSF is a broker for purpose-driven business development. We serve as the vital link that binds innovative entrepreneurs with governments, investors, universities, and industries, bridging the gap in a way that breaks tradition. Through our mission - to be the super glue to innovative entrepreneurs and their stakeholders - we want to be a driving force for change.
SSF was established by the Ideas from Europe programme running since 2013. It brought the TEDx talks to the Netherlands and then expanded to other European countries to put innovative entrepreneurs into the spotlight.
our activities
We help innovators define their mission, expand their networks and develop impactful projects. We build quadruple helix networks around entrepreneurs with innovative solutions to global challenges (SDGs) and link these networks to the Dutch and European entrepreneurial and innovation ecosystems.
Our expertise spans the entire project journey, from identifying funding opportunities and securing investments to successfully implementing the projects and exploiting their results.
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First, we specialise in building strong networks, hosting matchmaking sessions, and fostering collaboration between entrepreneurs, investors, and other stakeholders.
Then, we provide access to capital. We develop projects and actively seek funding via public tenders, private and institutional investors, and other finance opportunities to unlock the necessary capital for growth.
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Once the project is shaped and funded, we provide hands-on support for its implementation, such as handling administrative tasks and communication and dissemination activities.
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Our focus is on ensuring the success and sustainability of every initiative, guiding the exploitation of project results to maximise their impact.
OUR IMPACT
OUR IMPACT
from 2022-2024
6,362
entrepreneurs and other stakeholders in our networks:
161
target sessions/meetings with entrepreneurs, investors and governments
events
19
events
from 2022-2024, the organised events and sessions consisted of:
36% entrepreneurs
26% government
9% investors
29% other stakeholders
co-created
23 consortia
in 11 networks
37 publications
facilitating collaboration & data sharing
energy transition
carbon removals & bioeconomy
biodiversity & wildlife forensics
524
entrepreneurs were introduced to vital stakeholders
1,857
participants
89 plans
including business plans and go-to-market strategies
194
entrepreneurs were introduced to new markets of which 86 to international markets
30%
underrepresented groups
21 recommendations
for policy-makers