SHARING INNOVATION
MISSION
Ideas From Europe (IFE) is a knowledge-based inspirational platform by the Sustainable Scale-Up Foundation, a non-governmental organisation based in the Netherlands. We communicate powerful, provocative European innovations that help tackle global challenges and opportunities to increase their positive impact.
Our mission is to support European entrepreneurs in providing innovative solutions to global challenges (SDGs). We accomplish this by putting entrepreneurs in the spotlight and connecting them to relevant stakeholders and funding opportunities.
VISION: shared purpose, joint development
We envision a world with thriving ecosystems where innovative entrepreneurs with solutions that generate positive economic, social, and environmental impact are empowered to shape the future. We bridge the gap between groundbreaking ideas and scale-up opportunities. Our aim is to build a European community of impact-driven entrepreneurs who collaborate on global challenges.
OUR JOURNEY
IFE continues developing and supporting projects focused on contributing to SDGs, organises 7 events and participates in 14 events.
2023
IFE becomes a flagship programme of the Sustainable Scale-up Foundation.
2022
IFE holds European Round Tables discussing energy storage, MedTech and smart cities.
2021
IFE finals. Europe’s most inspiring visionaries present their ideas to leading experts and policymakers in the iconic Knights’ Hall. The talks are live broadcasted and web-streamed to dozens of locations worldwide.
IFE goes global and hosts the Solution Stage at the Global Entrepreneurship Summit.
2017
2017
IFE kicks off an EU-wide search for entrepreneurs with world-changing ideas during the Informal Meeting of Competitiveness Ministers in Malta. Semi-finals are held in Tallinn, Estonia.
2018
Kofi Annan, Former Secretary-General of the United Nations, hosts IFE show on Food, Water, Energy and Environment at the iconic Afsluitdijk dam.
2019
Top 10 European entrepreneurs unveil their revolutionary ideas from the IFE/TEDxBinnenhof stage.
2016
IFE conducts the first EU-wide search for impactful ideas, hosts semi-finals in Luxembourg.
2015
2nd edition of TEDxBinnenhof: 10 Dutch entrepreneurs share their groundbreaking ideas with the world.
2014
IFE carries out the first nationwide search to discover entrepreneurs with ideas worth doing.
2013
IFE brought the TEDx talks to the Netherlands: 1st edition of TEDxBinnenhof, where 10 impact entrepreneurs share their innovative ideas with King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima.
2012
REASON, FOCUS, ACTION
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Our approach sparks collaboration by fostering a shared purpose, a common desire for impactful change, and a sense of coherence.
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We prioritise opportunities and address pressing challenges by focusing on urgency and priority. This strategic approach ensures that we channel our resources and efforts where they are most needed, maximising our potential for meaningful outcomes and transformative results.
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By bringing together like-minded stakeholders and communities, we forge coalitions around impactful innovations. These partnerships harness diverse perspectives, expertise, and resources, amplifying the collective impact of our entrepreneurial community.
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We believe in tangible actions and transformative change. As a result, our approach empowers individuals to take concrete steps that translate into meaningful outcomes and sustainable solutions, making a real difference.
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