Awesome Foundation Rotterdam - Pitch Night 36

WE AWARD €1.000 TO THE MOST AWESOME IDEA! 💶

// WHAT IS A PITCH NIGHT ⚡

We want to make Rotterdam more awesome. That's why we help those who have an idea that contributes to our vision. We select four people who will get the opportunity to pitch their idea during a Pitch Night. The winner goes home with €1.000 to realize his/her awesome idea.

// SPECIAL BLIJDORP THEME ⚡

We warmly invite you to participate in our special pitch night in collaboration with Diergaarde Blijdorp! This is your chance to present your creative ideas that contribute to biodiversity, nature restoration, and sustainability in the city of Rotterdam. Please read the briefing below to prepare.

EXAMPLES 👇

• Increasing biodiversity in the city: Think of initiatives such as green roofs, DIY projects for your balcony, urban agriculture, etc.
• Nature restoration and species conservation: Projects that contribute to the restoration of natural habitats and the protection of endangered species.
• Sustainability: Innovative ideas that contribute to a sustainable urban environment.

GUIDELINES 🔖

When preparing your pitch, please consider the following guidelines:

• Respect for animals
• Responsible representation: Do not anthropomorphize animals. Anthropomorphize means to give animals human traits or emotions.
• Movement of animals: Animals cannot be moved for exhibitions or other purposes.

// DO YOU HAVE AN AWESOME IDEA?⚡

We are looking for ideas that make our city (Rotterdam) more awesome 🚀

Do you have an idea and can you answer the following questions with 'yes!'?

1. Is your idea awesome?
2. Is it relevant for Rotterdam citizens who really need it?
3. Can you realize the idea within a few months, with the €1.000?
4. Is it in line with our special theme?

Yes, yes, yes, yes? Apply now!

Go to our website for more info www.awesomerotterdam.org

// SO WHO'S THERE? ⚡

1. The idea owners, they will pitch their most awesome idea!
2. The trustees. Say what? That's a group of 20 enthusiastic citizens who donate €50 each (which makes a thousand in total) and vote for the winner.
3. The audience (is it you?). You can join for free, be inspired by the most awesome ideas, do some networking, have a drink or two, give feedback to the ones pitching and have an awesome evening!

One more thing. There is also one IMPORTANT vote for the audience!

So what are you waiting for? Grab your free ticket and join us!

👇 👇 👇 scroll down for more info and examples of winners

// Diergaarde Blijdorp (Rotterdam Zoo) 🐘🐊

Blijdorp Rotterdam Zoo, one of the oldest and most renowned zoos in the Netherlands, offers visitors a chance to explore diverse animal habitats and ecosystems from around the world. Founded in 1857, the zoo is committed to conservation, education, and sustainability, making it a beloved destination for families and animal enthusiasts alike. With its beautifully landscaped enclosures and wide range of species, Blijdorp provides an engaging and educational experience for all ages.

// PROGRAM ⚡

19.30 hr: doors open

20.00 hr: pitches, networking and announcement winner

// PREVIOUS WINNERS 🏆

We've funded over 30 ideas so far and have helped many more! Here are a few:

Cubcho - Recycle paper waste and crafty unique objects with a printing press

Psychoetry - Making talking about mental health issues easier

Plastic Circle - circular plastic marble tiles to engage children

Rotterdammertjes - the candy from Rotterdam

Jurassic Parkour - Parkour running on Rotterdam Festivals in a t-rex suit

The Street Barber - giving free haircuts for people living on the streets of Rotterdam

Slutwalk - a walk to send out a clear statement that gender-based violence and harassment have no place in this city

Queer an Feminist Library - A free library with queer and feminist books for Rotterdammers

Pleurt maar in m'n Bakkie - waste bins in front of your house which you adopt and empty daily

Do you have an idea that contributes to our city? now!

// PARTNERS ⚡

Event partners: The Social Hub Rotterdam - official side event of Upstream Festival 2024

Marketing partners: Friends for Brands - Ministerie van Online - Galileo Academy - Sub.Link

Pitch Partners: Dapper Agency - Pitch Academy

Frozen partner: West Coast Frozen Yoghurt

Host or Publisher Awesome Foundation Rotterdam