These are the emerging innovative entrepreneurs in The Hague
The Hague, September 25, 2025 – This week, a jury of eight experts selected thirteen organizations to compete for the three prizes of The Hague Innovators Awards 2025. Previous editions have recognized names such as Seepje, Naïf, and North Sea Farmers among the winners.
Encouraging Positive Impact
The awards ceremony is an initiative of ImpactCity (part of the Municipality of The Hague) and aims to encourage local entrepreneurs to tackle global challenges for a better future. During the selection process, the jury assessed how innovative each company is, the feasibility and scalability of its business model, and the extent to which it addresses an international social issue.
The 2025 Nominees
These are the eight nominated startups and scale-ups competing for the Best Innovator Award:
- EviSafe – An AI-driven app that helps victims of domestic violence seek assistance and collect evidence.
- 0plastic – A machine capable of converting hundreds of kilos of plastic waste into diesel every day.
- Droppie – Rewards consumers through a smart app for returning clean recyclable waste, making recycling more fun and efficient.
- GameAnalyze – Uses playful AI-based games to better detect and monitor ADHD and other vulnerabilities in children.
- VoiceBridge – Reduces language barriers at international meetings through a combination of AI-powered automatic translations and human interpreters.
- FarmBizAfrica – Supports millions of small-scale farmers across Africa in improving yields, income, and climate resilience.
- Gust of Change – Replaces fossil-based foam materials in watersports gear with circular, 3D-printed structures offering superior performance.
- SEED – Turns organic waste into affordable biogas and fertilizer.
And these are the five nominated student entrepreneurs competing for the Future Innovator Award:
- The Solo Hub – Transforms unused urban spaces into capsule hotels for solo travelers.
- TUNNELVISION – Combines online and offline sports performance in a single app, from tracking personal fitness goals to organizing sports events.
- Atlas OS – Launches the first AI-native laptop that runs entirely offline, saves energy, and keeps data secure and private.
- Swarmed – Connects thousands of beekeepers with local communities to save bee swarms and use data for more sustainable beekeeping.
- Legumia – Creates accessible, allergen-friendly tofu alternatives made from legumes such as lentils and chickpeas.
For both categories, a dedicated jury has been assembled, featuring experts from Rabobank, Stichting DOEN, Unknown Group, The Young Digitals, UNIIQ, PLNT, and ImpactCity. In addition, there is a third award — the Audience Award, which will be decided by public vote.
Announcement of Finalists
The nominees will participate in a development program focused on strengthening and scaling their organizations. At the end of the program, they will submit a final action plan and pitch it to the jury during the renowned impact event ImpactFest on October 30 in The Hague. The winners will receive cash prizes ranging from €2,500 to €15,000.
Alderman Saskia Bruines is delighted to be presenting the awards for the eleventh time:
“Every year it’s incredibly inspiring to meet The Hague’s most innovative entrepreneurs and see their ideas grow into solutions with real impact. The energy and creativity of these entrepreneurs are truly contagious.”
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