Graduate Entrepreneur

ClickDrive is an independent platform based in the Netherlands that facilitates the connection between individuals seeking driving lessons and driving schools. Covering 95% of the country, ClickDrive allows students to find the best driving instructors quickly and affordably. The platform features a data-driven marketplace where students can easily book lessons, manage payments, and handle administrative tasks through a user-friendly application. This system not only streamlines the booking process for students but also ensures that instructors receive payment promptly, typically within a day after lessons are completed. By providing reliable comparisons and enhancing communication between students and instructors, ClickDrive aims to simplify the journey toward obtaining a driving license.

MEMSYS, a Dutch startup spun off from Delft University of Technology, specializes in developing vibration-based energy harvesting and power management technology. The company's innovative solutions convert mechanical energy from machine and asset vibrations into usable electrical power, enabling wireless sensing applications and self-powered devices, particularly in the industrial Internet of Things and railway sectors.

Skoon Energy B.V. is a company based in Rotterdam, Netherlands, that specializes in developing a cloud-based platform for energy storage solutions. Founded in 2017, Skoon focuses on providing clean energy options by enabling the renting, sharing, and leasing of large batteries, particularly for maritime and large-scale industries. The platform facilitates the discovery and booking of energy storage systems tailored for mobile and temporary applications. By promoting the electrification of commercial vessels and establishing a network of swappable batteries, Skoon Energy aims to accelerate the energy transition and foster a community marketplace for energy solutions. Additionally, the company offers consultancy services to support its clients in optimizing their energy needs.

Focus is a legal tech startup based in Rotterdam, Netherlands, founded in 2019. The company has developed an AI-powered platform that ranks patents according to their technological significance, utilizing a unique algorithm that integrates insights from the patent industry with econometric models. This innovative ranking system has shown effectiveness in several technical domains during testing with potential clients. Additionally, Focus's platform provides tools for rapid tech scouting, AI comparisons, and future forecasting, assisting businesses in identifying promising emerging technologies and making informed investment decisions.