Almere-based Static Entertainment wins inaugural Startup Hero Journey Award

Almere, The Netherlands-based Static Entertainment wins the first Startup & Scale-up Hero Journey Award 2023.

The award, presented by Alderman Maaike Veeningen, marks the culmination of an intensive programme involving eight startups from Almere.

Throughout the programme, these startups were tasked with aligning their business models with one of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.

Brief about Startup & Scale-up Hero Journey Award

The Startup & Scale-up Hero Journey programme, created by UPALMERE!, supports startups and scale-ups in Almere, the Netherlands. It focuses on promoting impact, growth and innovation, underscoring the vital role startups play in the city’s economy and society.

UPALMERE! is a programme of the municipality of Almere that aims to bring the public and private sectors together to promote innovative power in the city.

Participants benefit from workshops, inspiration sessions, and pitching training, along with guidance from business mentors provided by UPALMERE!

Brief about Static Entertainment

During the finals of the Startup Hero Journey Award 2023, eight startups competed with their pitches. Static Entertainment emerged as the clear winner, recognised for its commitment to promoting professionalism, innovation, technology, quality, and genuine interaction.

The jury, comprising Marie-Jeaninne Citroen from Rijksdienst voor Ondernemers, Yeni Joseph from The Next Web, and Joey Moreau from Startupbootcamp, evaluated the startups based on growth, impact, innovation, and scalability.

Static Entertainment not only received the award but also a €1,000 voucher to internationalise their operations. The startup was established in 2010 by dancers Randy Bel and Suzanne Gorter. 

Static Entertainment creates positive atmospheres in schools and companies through dance. 

Originally a passion, dancing transformed into their company, aiming to teach life lessons, culture and humour to people of all ages. The founders’ experience in dance and education allows them to connect with and inspire diverse audiences.

The other seven Almere startups

Jimploy

Founded by Hong Li, Jimploy is an online recruitment platform that utilises artificial intelligence, machine learning, and smart algorithms to automatically match jobseekers with suitable jobs around the clock. 

The platform ensures privacy for candidates, withholding personal information such as origin, age and sex until later stages, promoting a fairer selection process. Employers are connected with candidates based on specific skills, enhancing efficiency and confidentiality in the hiring process.

Linq2

Managed by owner Bastiaan Verhoeven, Linq2 is a project by Almere-based IT company IJssoft. It is an IoT-enabled platform that claims to offer precise weather data for agriculture and various sectors. 

The platform integrates historical data, AI-generated forecasts, and real-time information to provide a comprehensive weather overview.

Cotit

Cotit, a data startup, offers a business intelligence platform that enhances supply chain transparency by visualising product life cycles. Its modular system integrates various traceability tools, making processes visible and traceable. 

Cotit’s 360° solution automates daily activities, provides clear insights into supply chains, and understands product usage behaviour, enabling personalised customer targeting. 

Founded by Anthony Syams and Fabion Barromeo, the startup is actively fundraising between €1.5M and €2M.

Budget2Pay

Budget2Pay, founded by Sami Loukile, is a digital ecosystem connector focused on creating global social impact. Its mission involves empowering businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises, by fostering strategic collaborations, joint sourcing and sales activities, and leveraging the global network. 

The company’s initial project involves delivering groceries from local vendors to citizens in Almere.

Wereldbeleving (World Experience)

Wereldbeleving offers immersive virtual reality experiences that bring places to life. The startup creates VR videos for diverse sectors, such as the wedding industry, promotional campaigns, and enhancing the well-being of the elderly through VR experiences. 

Founded by Elise Nederveen and Justin Brouwer, Wereldbeleving is dedicated to delivering breathtaking virtual reality content across different industries.

I Am Lou

Founded by Karima el Bakkali, I am Lou offers a range of healthy nut spreads, including unique flavours like Moroccan amlou and baklava. Prepared directly from their kitchen in their flat, these spreads reflect a deep commitment to nutrition and quality. 

The brand aims to introduce the world to its mouth-watering creations, inviting customers to indulge in delectable spreads that will leave them ‘licking their fingers’.

Sciggi

Smart-home startup Sciggi, founded by Mayank Shah, claims to revolutionise home security with an innovative approach. Its vision focuses on developing an advanced alarm system built on collaboration, aiming to create safer neighbourhoods and deter burglaries through cooperative efforts. 

With a strong technical background, Shah is currently in search of a co-founder to help bring his vision to fruition.

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