Waste2work

Waste2Work started in January 2018 as an initiative from ‘Startup Solutions for Sint Maarten’, a coalition of Netherlands Red Cross, Ministry of Internal Affairs (BZK), Stichting Open House, Innofest, Start-up Delta, Dutch Coalition for Humanitarian Innovation and Ministry of Defense. This project is funded by the Netherlands Red Cross and the Dutch Recovery Fund for Sint Maarten. SXM INNOVATION HUB The vision of ‘SXM Innovation Hub’ is to inspire the people on Sint Maarten to create locally driven solutions and to work together with partners to address challenges within the community. The hub will become a locally owned entity, which which will eventually be self-sustainable. WASTE HAS VALUE! Waste2Work team has been collecting reusable waste materials, connecting international and local entrepreneurs, supporting a variety of business ideas executed by local entrepreneurs and holding workshops at our SXM Innovation HUB. BE INSPIRED! Waste2Work aims to create an inspiring environment in which local entrepreneurial activity and innovation are encouraged. An environment where you share your knowledge, collaborate and be creative! CUSTOM-MADE SUPPORT Whether you have your own ideas, or you are interested in expanding on existing solutions, Waste2Work and our knowledge partners offer custom-made support to turn your plan into a sustainable business. HOW CAN YOU BE PART OF WASTE2WORK? If you are an entrepreneur or aspiring entrepreneur who is interested in creating a business on Sint Maarten that utilizes waste. Waste2Work would love to hear your idea. Together we will form a plan to build a sustainable business. If you need affordable office, storage or workspace, Waste2Work would like to invite you at our hub. We are continuously growing the support system around Waste2Work and we are looking for mentors, investors and supporting experts in the field of start-ups or waste solutions. Please contact us if you share our ambitions. Together we make it work!