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Klicklaar - Vritual Bookkeeper

Klicklaar is redefining bookkeeping for the solo economy. Instead of functioning as yet another SaaS accounting tool, Klicklaar delivers a native AI business-keeping service that combines back-end automation with front-end financial guidance. On the back end, AI engines handle the full bookkeeping workflow: invoice processing, transaction matching, VAT filings, compliance checks, and reporting. This removes the burden of paperwork while ensuring accuracy, speed, and scalability. Human oversight is built in for exceptions, so entrepreneurs never worry about errors or missed deadlines. On the front end, Klicklaar goes beyond reporting to act as a virtual finance expert for one-person businesses. Entrepreneurs receive clarity on their financial position, proactive reminders for compliance, and tailored advice on cash flow and strategic decisions. Instead of deciphering dashboards, they get practical answers to everyday questions: Am I financially healthy? Can I afford this next step? What should I prepare for taxes? This dual model transforms bookkeeping from a reactive, paper-driven task into a strategic partner for growth. With 35%+ conversion rates, 100% retention in stability testing, and zero reporting errors, Klicklaar is proving its potential to become the financial backbone of solo entrepreneurs, empowering them with clarity, compliance, and confidence.

Alternative shoe business (IronFang footwear)

Inspired by the enduring quality of '90s-era footwear, I'm creating a new brand to directly combat fast fashion. There’s a cult following for rare vintage boots and sneakers from brands like New Rock, Swear London, and Gordon Jack—and for good reason. These aren't just shoes; they're artifacts of an era defined by their bold, sculptural designs, intricate lacing, and robust construction. The fact that some of these boots are still perfectly wearable after 30 years is a powerful testament to their exceptional craftsmanship and the very opposite of today's disposable trends. My mission is to recapture that spirit and create footwear that is designed to last, not to be replaced. My brand will revive and modernize these iconic, out-of-production styles, offering a new generation the perfect fusion of rebellious vintage aesthetics and lasting quality.

AI Study Collaboration Platform

Our idea is to transform the way students study by combining artificial intelligence with collaboration and gamification. Students struggle with scattered resources, inefficient note-taking, and limited motivation when studying alone. Our platform allows students to upload notes or slides, individually or as a team, and instantly turns them into study materials such as mind maps, flashcards, and podcast-style summaries. What makes our platform unique is the collaborative layer: classmates can merge notes into a shared study library, challenge each other in flashcard competitions, and track their study progress with built-in streaks and leaderboards. This makes learning not only more effective, but also social and engaging. The platform starts at Erasmus University Rotterdam, where students across faculties can immediately benefit from improved performance and reduced stress. From there, it can scale to other Dutch and European universities, eventually serving the global student community. Our long-term vision is to build the go-to academic study hub that integrates seamlessly into the digital campus of the future.

LevenLily

Wearables for elderly equiped with AI to predict healthoutcomes and easy data collection and analysis for healthcare providers.

SolPhyX

SolPhyX is a breakthrough, nature-inspired technology that redefines how we tackle nitrate pollution. Mimicking the natural process of phytoextraction in plants, but at dramatically accelerated speeds, we use sunlight to rapidly remove nitrate from water and soil. In our first lab trials, SolPhyX achieved a 60% nitrate reduction in water in just three hours, a performance unmatched by conventional solutions. The core of our innovation is a specially designed adsorbent material that efficiently filters out nitrate from passing through water. Unlike current remediation methods that rely on costly, centralized facilities or labor-intensive practices for farmers, SolPhyX is local, fast, and scalable. This makes it accessible both for communities dealing with water contamination and for farmers seeking practical, affordable ways to protect their land and crops. Our vision is to empower communities and industries with a solution that is not only effective, but also simple to implement where it’s needed most. With SolPhyX, we transform nitrate pollution from a persistent problem into an opportunity for environmental innovation.

SpotsBooking

We’re tackling a huge problem in the wellness industry: last-minute cancellations and no-shows. Every year, over 1.6 million appointments don't show up for the appointment across Europe, costing the average salon or spa up to €60,000 annually. Across Europe, this translates to more than €72 billion in lost revenue. Businesses try to reduce no-shows with strict cancellation policies or penalty fees — but these are blunt tools. They frustrate loyal customers and often fail to recover lost revenue. The common 48-hour cancellation window doesn’t work for real-life changes. We’re building a platform that allows users to resell or swap their bookings if they can’t make it — just like TicketSwap, but for wellness.

Brave Strides

My business idea is to create a messaging system integrated into WhatsApp where female athletes and young women receive daily mantras, messages, journal prompts and positive mindset reminders to support them during ACL recovery and rehab. The system is designed to support the mental and emotional wellbeing of young women as they navigate a traumatic and challenging time. My idea extends beyond just a messaging system. I see Brave Strides growing into a broader media platform and community where female athletes can ask questions, share advice and receive support in an environment that sees each individual as more than just their physical injury.

NutriFuel

The idea is to disrupt the fast-food market in cities, by opening fast-paced restaurants that offer products that are 10x better in terms of nutrients and health than the competition. We want to achieve a comparable price while sourcing from local farmers to ensure highest quality. We optimise the restaurants in speed and tech-enablement, requiring as few staff as possible. In addition, we offer wide-spread education via Social Media and in-store to increase awareness and consciousness of society to cause a shift in how they think of nutrition. We are more transparent than any other player in the market - this concept is proven by Upfront. We offer very strong return incentives and have extended opening hours to compete eventually even at night when most of the competition is sleeping. However, business focus is on lunch time.

BreatheGuard

Heel veel mensen hebben ’s nachts moeite om goed door hun neus te ademen. Dat zorgt voor een droge mond, slechte adem, snurken en gewoon slechter slapen. De oplossingen die er nu zijn, zoals kinbanden of neusstrips, zijn vaak ongemakkelijk of doen gewoon niet genoeg. Ons idee is een product dat dit probleem op een nieuwe manier aanpakt. Het is makkelijk te gebruiken, comfortabel en ontworpen om echt effect te hebben zonder dat je er last van hebt tijdens het slapen. We willen iets maken dat niet alleen helpt, maar ook prettig in gebruik is, zodat mensen er echt wat aan hebben. We zoeken partners en investeerders die geïnteresseerd zijn in een early-stage project op het gebied van slaap en wellness. Het doel is om iets te maken dat mensen helpt beter te slapen en zich fitter te voelen, zonder dat ze meteen een ingewikkeld apparaat nodig hebben.