Get inspired and meet innovative entrepreneurs from the region. How do they apply innovation and technology in their business operations? What challenges around energy transition and sustainability do they face? And how do you get money and expertise to realise innovation and sustainability?

During this afternoon, organised from COMMIT and the JTF, you will get concrete answers as well as meet entrepreneurs who are working on this every day.

The programme includes:
- A Q&A with innovative entrepreneurs BlueHeart Energy and Symphony Wave Power
GreenBiz IJmond & Bennex On understanding energy consumption and grid congestion (with practical example Port area IJmuiden)
Annabel Thomas (Collectively Circular) on chain cooperation and circular innovation
- The question: what would you do with 5 million euros?

We will conclude with networking drinks.

Do you have an innovative idea of your own? The European Just Transition Fund (JTF) makes grants available for sustainable and technological innovation. You will hear more about this during the event.

details:

📅 Date: Thursday, March 19, 2026
⏰ Time: 2 pm - 4 pm (walk-in from 1.45 pm)
🪙 Cost: Free
📍 Location: Techport Innovation Centre, Kanaalstraat 7, IJmuiden

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This event is organised by COMMIT and the JTF.