Global talent.
Local solutions.
Tech 4 Impact is a community-driven initiative in The Hague, connecting international talent with local organisations to develop technology-based solutions to social and environmental challenges. We support existing initiatives and explore how new ideas and tools can strengthen their impact.
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The Programme
Take part in a four-week innovation journey, working in small interdisciplinary teams and collaborating with local initiatives to explore challenges such as
Together we move through four stages
Explore the neighbourhood and learn from residents and local initiatives.
Identify opportunities where technology could support community work.
Develop and test prototypes that respond to real needs.
Present solutions to local organisations, investors and other stakeholders.
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4
weeks
4
interdisciplinary teams
16
participants
4
neighbourhood initiatives
Time commitment
3 to 4 hours per week and some team collaboration in between.
Creating an impact in Laak
Laak is home to people from many different backgrounds and cultures, and to a growing network of community initiatives, residents, and organisations working to improve the environment and strengthen the community.
At the same time, the neighbourhood faces common urban challenges that impact residents’ lives, including energy affordability, access to healthy and sustainable food, climate resilience and the quality of public spaces.
Because of these needs and the strong network of local initiatives, Tech 4 Impact focuses its programmes in Laak. This is a neighbourhood where practical, tech-focused solutions can make a real, lasting impact.
Who we’re looking for
Tech 4 Impact welcomes international residents of The Hague who want to volunteer their time, skills, and creativity to support local projects.
Our ideal participants are
However, people from other backgrounds who are interested in contributing to social and environmental challenges are equally welcome to participate!
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Our Impact
Tech 4 Impact contributes to several of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, translating global ambitions into local action in The Hague. In particular, we contribute to the following local impact goals:
Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
Exploring how technology and innovation can support communities and local initiatives.
Sustainable Cities and Communities
Supporting stronger communities and neighbourhoods.
Climate Action
Exploring ideas related to sustainability and climate resilience.
Partnerships for the Goals
Building collaborations between communities, organisations and international talent.
Each four-week programme brings together around 16 participants working in small, interdisciplinary teams alongside local initiatives in The Hague. Together, we
Develop practical solutions to local challengesSupport local initiatives with new ideas and toolsConnect internationals with local communitiesBuild a network focused on lasting local impact
About
We believe meaningful innovation begins with listening to communities and collaborating to build solutions that make an impact.
Our goal is to connect international residents of The Hague with local initiatives, and to collaborate to address social and environmental challenges.
By bringing together community knowledge, technology, and creative thinking, Tech 4 Impact turns the neighbourhood into a living lab for inclusive urban innovation.
Jay Navarro Oviedo
Jay works on community-driven sustainability, social innovation and collaborative urban initiatives. His work focuses on bringing together community initiatives, institutions and innovators to create collaborations that lead to meaningful and lasting change.
At Tech 4 Impact he leads the social and environmental impact side of the programme. He connects participants with neighbourhood initiatives and helps teams understand the local context so that projects respond to real community needs.
Amel Caballero
Amel works at the intersection of technology, creativity, and social innovation. He believes technology is most powerful when it is developed alongside the people it is meant to serve.
At Tech 4 Impact he leads the technology and design side of the programme. He supports participants in translating ideas into tangible concepts and prototypes, and helps teams explore how digital tools and design methods can support real-world challenges.
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