Startup in Residence publishes 11 new challenges

Calling all innovative entrepreneurs!

Are you, or do you know, a startup or impact-driven entrepreneur looking to make a real difference and collaborate with the government? The 11th edition of the Startup in Residence Intergov (SiR Intergov) program is now open for applications!

Once again, multiple government organisations are looking for smart, forward-thinking solutions to pressing societal challenges. From AI-enhanced crisis communication to healthier hospital food, this tailor-made impact program offers entrepreneurs a unique chance to co-create sustainable, scalable innovations with the government that truly make a difference.

Selected entrepreneurs will work side by side with government partners for six months to develop and hopefully implement their solution. The first step is simple: submit your innovative idea online. If your idea is selected after the orientation, pitch, and proposal phases, you’ll get a spot in the SiR Intergov program, including:

• Personal coaching, workshops, and expert sessions;
• Access to government networks and resources;
• Up to €25.000 in innovation funding;
• Opportunities for follow-up contracts and long-term collaboration.

The Challenges of SiR Intergov – 11th Edition

This round, eleven new challenges have been submitted by multiple government organisations eager to partner with innovators to tackle these societal issues. The participating organisations are: Province of South Holland, Province of North Brabant, Municipality of The Hague, Ministry of Justice and Security, Rijkswaterstaat, ImpactCity, SmartwayZ.nl, and the Custodial Institutions Agency (DJI).

These are the three challenges open in The Hague:

Challenges outside of The Hague that are currently open:

But there is more! The Wildcard Challenge is back.

Do you have a creative solution that does not quite fit within the eleven challenges? The Province of South Holland invites you to apply for the Wildcard Challenge and pitch your innovation.

Why participate in the SiR Intergov program?

By participating, you will:

• Collaborate directly with government bodies, no complex tendering required;
• Follow a customized program packed with coaching, workshops, and expert guidance;
• Access public-sector resources and funding up to €25.000;
• Get the government as your launching customer, with the potential for follow-up contracts or long-term partnerships.

Important data

• Online Q&A sessions: May 7–16
• Application deadline: June 3 at 17:00 (CET)

This is your chance to create positive impact together with the government — and grow your business while doing it.