The Mission

Mission of NetZero Connect NetZero Connect aims to empower Limburg's businesses, talent, and investors to achieve measurable climate action by facilitating strategic collaborations—turning net-zero pledges into real-world impact through a trusted, locally rooted matchmaking platform. Core Principles: 1. Accelerate Decarbonization Bridge the gap between companies committed to net-zero targets and the experts, innovators, and funding needed to get there. 2. Strengthen Limburg’s Green Ecosystem Prioritize local partnerships (businesses, universities, Brightlands) while integrating global practices. 3. Democratize Access to Sustainability Help SMEs, not just corporates, find affordable solutions (e.g., student interns for carbon audits, regional investors for circular projects). 4. Transparency & Accountability Track and showcase the impact of matches (e.g., CO₂ reduced, jobs created) to build trust and incentivize participation.

The Challenge

The Problem NetZero Connect aims to solve: 1. Fragmented Sustainability Efforts Many Limburg businesses want to decarbonize but struggle to find the right partners, talent, or funding—leading to slow progress, duplicated efforts, and wasted resources. 2. Talent & Skills Mismatch -Companies lack in-house expertise (e.g., carbon accounting, circular design). -Students/professionals with green skills can’t find relevant local opportunities. 3. Funding Barriers for SMEs Smaller businesses often miss out on green investments because they’re less visible than corporates. 4. Lack of Trust in Green Claims Without proof of impact, collaborations fail to gain traction.

The solution

A matchmaking platform that connects Limburg's businesses, talent, and investors to accelerate collaborative climate action—turning net-zero pledges into tangible projects.