Green Business Challenge: Climate Adaptation

A new edition of the Green Business Challenge is coming up. During the two-day hackathon in Utrecht, it is all about climate adaptation. For this upcoming edition Green Business Challenge and Rijkswaterstaat have joined forces.

Please note that we are promoting this event organised by our partner, but that it does not count as a learning activity.
(Registration for this event is closed.)

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Two-day hackathon
It will be a synergising two-day hackathon, buzzing with fresh ideas and mind-blowing insights, with over 50 changemakers tackling real business cases. The Climate Adaptation Edition spotlights the future shapers of a resilient society. Students, engineers, designers, and innovators are ready to develop solutions that help us adapt to a changing climate. From nature-based solutions to climate-resilient cities, from smart water management technologies to AI-driven risk analysis. You’ll explore what the Netherlands has to offer for launching the next wave of climate adaptation innovation.

Are you

  • Interested in climate adaptation?
  • An innovative, outside-of-the-box thinker?
  • Ready for a challenge and mean business when it comes to building a circular future?


And, do you want to

  • Work on real business challenges for real companies?
  • Showcase your talent to potential employers?
  • Broaden your network amongst likeminded professionals?

Sign up now & claim your spot!

Who can join?
We welcome ambitious young professionals and students aged 18-30 from all backgrounds living in the Netherlands for at least four months! Whether you study or work in business, engineering, law, psychology, marketing, or another field—if you’re passionate about sustainability and innovation, you’re in the right place!

When: 8 & 9 December
Where: Utrecht (exact location will follow)
Costs: Participating in a Green Business Challenge is free.

About Green Business Challenge

During the Green Business Challenge young professionals (students and starters) from across the world dive head-first into the complexity of the green economy and get their hands dirty on real challenges, for real companies. All while gaining new skills, great friendships and exciting career opportunities along the way. Each edition has a specific theme: ranging from circular economy, biobased to climate change and energy.

The Green Business Challenge is initiated by BBENG. A result-driven agency that is committed to making transitions happen by fueling entrepreneurship and innovation in the Northern Netherlands. Whether it’s about sustainability, the circular economy, energy, or agri-food: BBENG’s dedicated, interdisciplinary team translates ideas and complex transformations into real-life business solutions and tangible actions that have a long-lasting impact. Rooted in Groningen and Leeuwarden, BBENG is all about building bridges; connecting stakeholders, guiding growth, and catalyzing transitions that have a significant, positive impact – beyond mere numbers. That’s how projects, people, and green business challenges are pushed forward!

  • Mon 8 December
    to Tue 9 December
  • (CET)
  • Utrecht

    Utrecht, NL
Yes, I want to join