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CupHub

CupHub

Throughout your menstruating life, disposable menstrual products create up to 90,000 kg of waste per person and amount to a total cost of €6000, with 1 out of 10 menstruators in the Netherlands unable to afford them. Additionally, they affect vaginal health by absorbing good bacteria. The reusable menstrual cup is a cost-effective and sustainable solution to these issues, producing only 30 grams of waste, costing €10 and lowering the risk of Toxic Shock Syndrome. Therefore, the menstrual cup is particularly valuable in emerging economies with limited access to single-use menstrual products, lower incomes and poor sanitation. Yet, in Western countries, the awkward process of rinsing and sterilising the cup is the biggest reason menstruators stick to single-use menstrual products.

Kaizenwin

Kaizenwin tackles the demand for precise sports/football predictions via AI. Amidst the complexity of sports betting, our AI-driven platform aims to provide accurate insights, filling a gap in the market. The challenge lies in effectively conveying Kaizenwin's value proposition, gaining user trust, and ensuring continual algorithmic refinement for optimal accuracy.

Buzz - Power Bank Sharing

We all use our phones daily. Most of us need more than 1 charge a day. And when you need it most, there are no convenient ways to charge your phone. The challenge is to create a dense network of power bank renting stations around the Netherlands, so that everyone who has no battery would not panic but think about checking the Buzz app for the closest stations.

Reshirt Rotterdam (Enactus)

Reshirt Rotterdam addresses the pressing issue of textile waste by building a community of student upcyclers across campuses. Our platform uniquely combines education on upcycling techniques with a marketplace for selling and exchanging upcycled clothes, fostering sustainability and community engagement from a part of student body‘s not adequately utilized.

Biocrafts

The conventional construction industry heavily relies on materials like concrete, which significantly contribute to global carbon emissions and environmental degradation. This traditional approach is deeply entrenched, with a marked resistance to adopting greener alternatives despite the urgent need to reduce the industry's carbon footprint. The persistence of these methods exacerbates the problem, as it not only hampers efforts to combat climate change but also overlooks the potential of sustainable materials that offer equivalent durability and cost-effectiveness. Our venture aims to challenge this status quo by demonstrating that eco-friendly construction materials can align with industry standards while significantly mitigating environmental impact.

CIWI - Chemical Innovations in Water Industries

The basic chemicals used to treat water are not always available and shortages in these treatment chemicals, a direct result of these disruptions, can lead to a critical loss of water accessibility. This isn't limited to just drinking water; the ramifications are far-reaching, affecting entire industrial operations.

Golden Brooms

International residents of Rotterdam not having a professional cleaning company to turn to. Either all information is in Dutch, or the service is too expensive

Clara & Lucy

Our focus lies in addressing two critical societal issues: glass recycling inefficiency and domestic violence. Inefficient glass recycling contributes to environmental degradation, while domestic violence inflicts harm on individuals and families. Glass is the least recycled material being heavy and therefore costly to recycle. Domestic abuse is an issue as 1 in 3 women are physically and/or sexually abused by their intimate partner throughout their lives. By tackling both, we aim to promote environmental sustainability and foster safer communities.

Caffeinated AI

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) often struggle to respond promptly to customer inquiries, which not only affects customer satisfaction but also consumes valuable time for business owners. This can hinder business growth and efficiency.