What types of projects are eligible?

Energy Transition

For example, research into an energy hub, where companies pool their energy needs and collaborate on sustainable generation, storage, and mutual distribution. This creates scalable solutions that would be difficult to organize individually.

Climate Adaptation and Greening of Work Areas

Many industrial parks, office complexes, and shopping centers are paved over, making them vulnerable to heat and flooding. By adding greenery and creating space for water storage, these areas become more climate-resilient and more pleasant places to work and spend time.

Innovation and Talent Development

Greater collaboration between the education sector and the business community helps develop and retain talent. Examples include internship fairs, technical tracks, open house events at companies, and field labs, as well as investments in knowledge hubs and coaching programs.

Culture, community activities, and events

Consider initiatives that strengthen Geldrop-Mierlo as a village in which to live, work, and enjoy leisure activities: from neighborhood and village activities to larger events, provided they contribute to the common good.

Circular Economy and Making Smarter Use of Waste Streams

Projects that help conserve raw materials and reuse waste streams are a good fit for a forward-thinking city. For example, through a waste stream platform that matches supply and demand.

Sustainable Mobility and Accessibility

Investing together in better accessibility can involve public transportation, safer cycling and walking routes, and sharing programs (bicycles/cars) to reduce congestion and parking pressure.

Security and Countering Subversion

Measures such as collective surveillance, safety plans, patrols, fire prevention, emergency response, and video surveillance (where appropriate) contribute to a safe business environment.