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🎬 The Grand Finale Aftermovie is here! The Brightlands Startup Challenge Grand Finale was a true celebration of innovation, ambition, and impactful ideas. Watch the top student teams as they pitch their groundbreaking concepts, compete for the ultimate prize, and receive valuable feedback from industry experts. It was an inspiring day full of collaboration, creativity, and forward-thinking solutions. 🏆 Meet the winners and discover how student-driven innovation is shaping the future. ✨ Ideation Award: Vindi Biosystems 🚀 Advanced Award: Aetheria 👏 Audience Award: Zima 🏆 Maastricht Impact Award: Vindi Biosystems 💡 Brightlands Smart Services Campus Award: Skillsight 🛡️ MaaSec Award: TheBakerz 💼 Rabobank Award: Zima & Estyle & Vindi Biosystems & Aetheria-eu & BrewNova & Overstep 📸 Watch the aftermovie and relive the excitement! Powered by Soapbox and Maastricht University Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation 🔗 Provincie Limburg - Microsoft - Medtronic - Brightlands Startup League - Brightlands Chemelot Campus - Admesy - Rabobank - Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek - LIOF - Gemeente Maastricht - BsGW (Belastingsamenwerking Gemeenten en Waterschappen) - Equans Nederland - Brightlands Smart Services Campus - EY - Youz - Vebego - Maastricht UMC+ - Canon Production Printing - Servatius - Envalior - Anatech - Munckhof - DynaGroup - Envida - Boels Rental - Supply Chain Valley Limburg - First Moves - ASML - Energy Transition Campus Amsterdam - Frankort & Koning B.V. - START Maastricht - Student Project Team of Maastricht University - Limburgse Werkgevers Vereniging - Sicilery - ZOwonen - BCT #BrightlandsStartupChallenge #UniversityChallenge #GrandFinale #StudentInnovation #Entrepreneurship #NextGenTalent #FutureLeaders #StartupJourney #Innovation

🎯 𝙇𝙤𝙤𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙖 𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙩-𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙚 𝙟𝙤𝙗 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙞𝙢𝙥𝙖𝙘𝙩 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙜𝙧𝙤𝙬𝙩𝙝 𝙤𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙚𝙨? (𝙇𝙤𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣: 𝙈𝙖𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙘𝙝𝙩) Soapbox Talent is looking for a motivated student eager to learn the ropes of recruitment while studying. What will you do? 💼 - Build strong relationships between students and our partner network. - Actively engage with candidates to uncover their ambitions, motivations, and aspirations. - Guide candidates through the entire recruitment process (from first contact to onboarding with the client). 📩 Interested? Get in touch with Celine Stevens at [email protected] 👉 Or check out the vacancy: https://lnkd.in/eJVuXn_u #SoapboxTalent #PartTimeJob #Recruitment #StudentJob #GrowthOpportunities #Impact #Maastricht

For the first time, Samsung Benelux and Soapbox are joining forces for the 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗧𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄 – the international youth program that brings together technology and social impact. This year, Samsung has entrusted Soapbox with the full execution of the Benelux edition. A collaboration we’re proud of. Together, we’re inviting students aged 16 to 25 to develop creative solutions for two major themes: 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁. This isn’t just another competition. It’s a hands-on experience with design thinking, coaching, collaboration and real-world relevance. Whether students arrive with a bold idea or just curiosity, we’ll help them take the first step. Through inspiring formats and tailored guidance, we ensure young voices are heard, sharpened, and amplified. 💸 The winning team will receive a €𝟮,𝟱𝟬𝟬 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘇𝗲 to help bring their idea to life. 👉 Applications are open until August 26: https://lnkd.in/emM94SwA Want to read more about the launch of Solve for Tomorrow 2025? 🇳🇱 Dutch IT Channel: https://lnkd.in/ejaSQgNC 🇧🇪 MM.be (NL): https://lnkd.in/e5iVq9sM 🇧🇪 MM.be (FR): https://lnkd.in/eQfEuuDq We’re excited to bring this project to life alongside Samsung, SkillsGym and with the next generation of changemakers. #SolveForTomorrow #SamsungBenelux #Soapbox #YouthEngagement #Sustainability

💙 Help primary school students in the Netherlands learn about sustainability and plastic pollution in a fun, educational, and impactful way! The Captain Fanplastic Challenge teaches children how to manage plastic waste responsibly through storytelling, creative tasks, and neighborhood cleanups. They are competing for the title of the cleanest neighborhood in The Netherlands! 🏅 More schools want to participate but can’t do so without financial support. Your contribution makes it possible for a primary school in your region to join in and creates real local impact. 🌱 What’s in it for your organization? 🗺️ Visible contribution to SDGs and sustainability 📈 Strengthening corporate social responsibility branding 🏫 Employee involvement with local schools 🧬 Inspiring the next generation We take care of everything, from guest lessons to clean-ups. Previous editions have not only resulted in visibly less litter but also more awareness and responsible behavior from children and their parents. Interested or want to know more? Contact Ryanne van Vugt - Custers at [email protected] or call 06 839 899 26. #CaptainFanplastic #Sustainability #SDG #CorporateSocialResponsibility #PlasticWaste #MakingAnImpact #YouthAndFuture #SchoolEngagement #LocalAction

🚀 𝙋𝙖𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙨𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙗𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙮, 𝙞𝙣𝙣𝙤𝙫𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙢𝙖𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙡 𝙞𝙢𝙥𝙖𝙘𝙩? We’re looking for a commercially driven team player to help us grow our partner ecosystem and connect forward-thinking organizations with the next generation of changemakers. At Soapbox, we bring students and companies together to build a future-proof society. As part of our Sales team, you’ll be responsible for identifying new partners, leading inspiring conversations, and creating meaningful collaborations. 📍 Based in Amsterdam or Maastricht 🌱 Focused on impact, growth and innovation 👥 Join our ambitious and close-knit team Ready to explore this opportunity? Reach out to Adriaan van Nieuwenhuizen via [email protected] or send your CV directly to Sascha van der Velden: [email protected] 👉 Or already convinced this is your next challenge? Apply here: https://lnkd.in/egwUnC_R #Soapbox #Hiring #SalesVacancy #Sustainability #Innovation #FutureOfWork #CareerOpportunity #ImpactDriven

𝐈𝐤 𝐳𝐨𝐞𝐤 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐟 𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭!  ✨ Ben jij een creatieve denker met gevoel voor design, storytelling en digitale campagnes? Als Creative vertaal je ideeën naar middelen, geef je campagnes een unieke uitstraling (online én offline) en denk je mee over hoe onze boodschap écht binnenkomt. Je krijgt de ruimte om je eigen richting te vinden – of dat nou visual design, branding, UX of fotografie is. Dus... zin in een creatieve, dynamische uitdaging binnen een jong en energiek bedrijf? Bekijk de vacature 👉 https://lnkd.in/eA3b_GVP #vacature #creativejobs #design #storytelling #soapbox

📚 Helping students turn AI curiosity into capability While governments and universities are developing strategies for responsible AI integration in education, students aren’t waiting — AI use among them is steep. That’s where Soapbox, Computrain and Microsoft Netherlands launched a unique collaboration to close the gap: bringing practical AI skills and responsible use to universities across the country. * Preparing students for the future of learning, work and entrepreneurship * From experimentation to informed, responsible use 🎥 See what this looks like at Delft University of Technology below. https://lnkd.in/esSXWrpD Full story in the comments. Thanks for the great work to make this happen Hans Heijnen Patrick Kersten Claire Visser Maud Pols. #AIforEducation #FutureOfWork #DigitalSkills #MicrosoftNL #AIforGood

🎤 Insights from our Interviews with Claire Visser, Mark Hoskam and Hans Heijnen on the Microsoft AI Workshops 💡 Throughout several University Challenges, we had the privilege of hosting AI workshops, helping students understand how to use AI in a responsible and innovative way. The journey has been inspiring, and we’re proud of the positive impact these workshops have had on students and faculty alike. A big thank you to Mark Hoskam from Microsoft, Claire Visser from the TU Delft | Corporate Innovation and Hans Heijnen from Soapbox for their contributions in making this collaboration a success! Want to learn more about AI and how to use it effectively? Follow the workshop here: https://ow.ly/FHE250Wie6r #AI #Microsoft #Soapbox #UniversityChallenges #AIWorkshops #Innovation #FutureLeaders #Education #Collaboration #Impact

GEZOCHT: Recruitment-stagiair die het verschil wil maken (en dus niet alleen koffie haalt ☕) Ben jij sociaal, houd je van connecties leggen én wil je écht impact maken? Dan hebben wij dé stageplek voor jou... Vanaf september 2025 zoeken wij bij Talent of bij Challenges een recruitment-stagiair(e) die studenten weet te enthousiasmeren voor de vetste challenges, bijbanen en startersfuncties. Je bent onze ogen en oren op universiteiten, events en socials, letterlijk hét gezicht van onze organisatie. 😎 Wat jij meebrengt: ✔️ Je bent sociaal en niet bang om op mensen af te stappen ✔️ Je durft te denken in kansen en laat je niet tegenhouden door een ‘nee’ ✔️ Je bruist van de positieve energie 💥 📣 Ken jij iemand die hier helemaal in past? Tag ze! 🙋♀️ Of ben jij het zelf? Stuur mij een berichtje of solliciteer via www.soapbox.nl #stage #vacature #recruitment #HR #studentenwerk #stagelopen #talent #vacature #maastricht

We’re still energised from yesterday’s Grand Finale of the Brightlands Startup Challenge – Spring Edition! ⚡️ An inspiring day filled with bold ideas, strong pitches, and real momentum for the future of sustainable innovation and entrepreneurship in Limburg. 👏 Congratulations to our winners — your creativity, determination, and solutions truly stood out: ✨ Ideation Award: Vindi Biosystems 🚀 Advanced Award: aetheria-eu 👏 Audience Award: Zima 🏆 Maastricht Impact Award: Vindi Biosystems 💡 Brightlands Smart Services Campus Award: Skillsight 🛡️ MaaSec Award: TheBakerz 💼 Rabobank Award: Zima & Estyle & Vindi Biosystems & Aetheria-eu & BrewNova & Overstep To all the finalists: your work represents the next generation of changemakers. And to our jury and partners — thank you for your commitment to supporting talent and progress. This challenge wouldn’t be possible without your expertise, insights, and energy. Powered by Soapbox and Maastricht University Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation 🌟 #BrightlandsStartupChallenge #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #Startups #StudentEntrepreneurs #SustainableInnovation #FutureFounders #PitchEvent #Brightlands #EcosystemBuilding #ChallengeAccepted 👥 Provincie Limburg - Microsoft - Medtronic - Brightlands Startup League - Brightlands Chemelot Campus - Admesy - Rabobank - Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek - LIOF - Gemeente Maastricht - BsGW (Belastingsamenwerking Gemeenten en Waterschappen) - Equans Nederland - Brightlands Smart Services Campus - EY - Youz - Vebego - Maastricht UMC+ - Canon Production Printing - Servatius - Envalior - Anatech - Munckhof - DynaGroup - Envida - Boels Rental - Supply Chain Valley Limburg - First Moves - ASML - Energy Transition Campus Amsterdam - Frankort & Koning - START Maastricht - Student Project Team of Maastricht University - Limburgse Werkgevers Vereniging - Sicilery -ZOwonen - BCT