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Promotion days

Making your region future-proof
Client
Northern municipalities
From
November 03 2026
Everything
November 04 2026

The challenge

During the Promotiedagen at Martiniplaza, a two-day hackathon is being organized where 50 young people will tackle real-world challenges from municipalities in the North, all centered on the future-proofing of their region. Last year, this hackathon already demonstrated the impact young talent can make in a short time and generated a great deal of enthusiasm on the exhibition floor. This year, you will make that impact yourself, while immediately gaining visibility among organizations in the North where you might want to work later. Register and discover what you can contribute in two days to the future of the North, your own region, and thereby your own future!

Why choose Promotiedagen?

Contribute to thinking about your region.

Issues regarding future-proofing.

Themes that resonate with you.

Are you between 18 and 30 years old? Do you live in the Netherlands and do you want to build a better world? And do you want to make an impact in your own region? Then join the Promotiedagen edition!

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Testimonials

What others say about the Green Business Challenge

Students were like a mirror to me. They came up with refreshing ideas and brought the latest knowledge that I didn't know beforehand I needed to know.

Maarten Goddijn
Client

I hadn't expected beforehand that the Green Business Challenge would provide such a networking boost. I worked directly with experts in the field and even landed a job! You build a network here in a short time that is truly useful. If you are looking for an entry into the green sector, this is it!

Feline Blokzijl
changemaker

I never thought that, as a student, I would immediately work with companies in the energy transition. Thanks to the challenge, I found my first job in the sector and built a network that I still benefit from.

Marit
changemaker

The Green Business Challenge opened many more doors than I had expected. In addition to working in a team full of motivated students, I also learned new things that I will take with me into the professional field.

Ryana Grootbleumink
changemaker

Become a changemaker

READY TO MAKE AN IMPACT?

Sign up and work with ambitious teams and leading organizations on concrete sustainable challenges.

Ellemijn Bos-Oosterhuis
GBC Program Coordinator

What can you expect?

  • Working on real energy issues
  • Intensive collaboration in a motivated team
  • Guidance by experts and partners