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Awesome Foundation Rotterdam

Making Rotterdam even more awesome by awarding cool ideas with €1.000. Send in your idea, get selected, pitch and cash! We award €1,000 grants every few months.

Have a crazy brilliant idea that needs funding? It couldn't be simpler! Your idea is yours alone. We don't want a stake in it. We just want to help you make it happen! The Awesome Foundation is a global community advancing the interest of awesome in the universe, 1000 euros or dollars at a time. Each fully autonomous chapter supports awesome projects through micro-grants, usually given out monthly

. These micro-grants, $1000 or the local equivalent, come out of pockets of the chapter's "trustees" and are given on a no-strings-attached basis to people and groups working on awesome projects.

19/11/2025

🌧️ 𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝗮 𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘆 𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗥𝗼𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗺… 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁!
Because what’s better than staying dry, cosy, and inspired surrounded by awesome people and big ideas?

🎉 Pitch Night 40 is happening tonight at Theater Zuidplein, and we can’t wait to celebrate this milestone edition with YOU.
Let’s fill the room, cheer on our pitchers, and make it a night full of energy, connection, and Rotterdam creativity rain or shine! ☔💚

📍 Theater Zuidplein
🕗 Doors at 19:30 | Show starts at 20:00
🎟️ Get your free ticket now → https://awesomerotterdam.sub.link/joinevent

Bring a friend. Bring good vibes. Let’s make this rainy Wednesday AWESOME!

18/11/2025

🎤 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗜𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗲 𝗗𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗸!
Tomorrow night at Pitch Night 40, Imane will take the stage to share her inspiring idea:
✨ Château LAREY A creative and welcoming space in Rotterdam where children and their parents connect through art, jewelry making and cultural workshops.
It’s all about togetherness, creativity, and community — and we love that! 💛
Want to hear more? Check out her video and come experience her pitch live!

📍 Theater Zuidplein, Rotterdam
📆 Tomorrow — Wednessday, November 19
🎟️ Grab your free ticket here → https://awesomerotterdam.sub.link/joinevent

Follow her work via 👉
Let’s make Rotterdam more awesome — together! 🌍💡

13/11/2025

𝗦𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗶𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗥𝗼𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗺… 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗯𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲. 💡✨
On November 19, we’re hosting Pitch Night 40 and we genuinely think it’s one of the most inspiring, energising and fun evenings this city has to offer.

It’s simple:
🎤 4 people take the stage with an idea that could make Rotterdam more awesome.
💶 1 of them walks away with €1.000 to make it happen.
💚 All of them get support, visibility and connection.

And the audience? That’s where you come in. You get to listen, feel the vibe, meet new people, and maybe walk away with a few ideas of your own.

This edition is extra special:
We’re teaming up with Bring It Back, and the focus is on sustainability & circularity themes we need more of in this city (and the world).

🎟️ Want to be part of it? It’s free. Just reserve your seat here:
👉 https://awesomerotterdam.sub.link/joinevent

🚨 P.S. It’s at beautiful venue, great vibes, even better people.
Hope to see you there and/or tag someone who needs to be in that room.

11/11/2025

🎉 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 ... 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆’𝗿𝗲 𝗔𝗪𝗘𝗦𝗢𝗠𝗘! 🎉
We’ve selected a fresh group of bold thinkers, creative doers, and idea-makers who’ll take the stage at Pitch Night 40!

Over the next few days, we’ll introduce them one by one…
But for now, it’s your turn:

🎟️ Grab your FREE ticket for November 19 at Theater Zuidplein 👉 https://awesomerotterdam.sub.link/joinevent

✨ Bring your energy.
👯‍♂️ Bring a friend.
💡 Bring your curiosity.

Let’s make it a night full of ideas, good vibes and Rotterdam power.
See you there?

06/11/2025

𝗥𝗼𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗺, 𝘄𝗲'𝗿𝗲 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝗴𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗔𝗪𝗘𝗦𝗢𝗠𝗘! 💥
After a long summer break, we’re closing out the year with a special edition:
🎤 Pitch Night #40 on Wednesday, November 19 at the one and only Zuidplein.

This time, we’re teaming up with Bring It Back and co-host Pim Roggeveen for a night all about circularity and sustainability ... the Awesome way, of course. 😎

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁?
Four pitchers will take the stage with ideas that:
✅ Are truly awesome
✅ Make Rotterdam better / greener / more fun
✅ Could use €1,000 to kickstart their plan
✅ Are linked to circular or sustainable impact

💶 The winner gets €1,000 ... plus a €2,500 marketing campaign from Bring It Back powered by: RE The Agency to take their idea to the next level.

📢 Want to pitch? Submissions are open until November 7 via our website: https://awesomerotterdam.org
🙌 Or simply join the crowd, get inspired, and be part of the awesome vibe.

🎟 Free tickets → https://www.eventbrite.nl/e/tickets-awesome-foundation-rotterdam-pitch-night-40-1863152060969

Tag a friend. Share the news. Let’s make Rotterdam more awesome — and more circular. 💚

12/06/2025

🎉 𝗪𝗢𝗪 – 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮 𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁! 🎉

Yesterday we had an... euhmm... 𝗔 𝗪 𝗘 𝗦 𝗢 𝗠 𝗘 Pitchnight at The Social Hub Rotterdam! 💡✨
The energy was buzzing, the room was full of good vibes, and our pitchers brought their ideas to life with passion and purpose.

After four inspiring pitches, we took a short break to grab drinks, mingle, and talk about the awesome ideas we’d just heard. Meanwhile, the trustees and partners gathered in a separate room to do the hard part… deciding who would receive the €1000 cash to bring their idea to life.

💬 Of course, our mission goes beyond choosing one winner — we’re here to support all pitchers with tips, advice, and connections from our amazing network. Because in the end, we want everyone who’s making Rotterdam more awesome to succeed!

🎉 But yes... there has to be one winner… and for Pitchnight 39, that is:
𝗝𝘂𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲 𝗘𝘀𝗮𝗷𝗮𝘀 with her project:
"The Day the Internet Went Down" – a creative concept made by kids, for kids, imagining a world without internet (for a day). Such a powerful, playful, and thoughtful idea.

We can’t wait to follow Juliette’s next steps — and of course, we’ll keep you posted on all the amazing initiatives from last night! 🚀

11/06/2025

🎤 𝗧𝗢𝗡𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧’𝗦 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗡𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧! 🎤
Pitch Night 39 is happening tonight at The Social Hub Rotterdam, and you don’t want to miss it!

✨ Expect inspiring ideas, creative energy, and a room full of awesome people who want to make Rotterdam even better.

🌸 One of the powerful pitches tonight comes from Parisa & her daughter Sahba, presenting their project:
“The Second Spring” a moving art series about strong women who’ve survived breast cancer and are stepping into a new chapter of life.

🎨 Parisa tells their stories through emotional, honest artworks that speak louder than words. “Some feelings are hard to say, but art can make you feel them.”

🕖 Come early — dinner is available at the venue!
🎟️ Entry is free — but don’t wait → https://awesomerotterdam.sub.link/joinevent
📍 The Social Hub Rotterdam
📅 Wednesday, June 11

Let’s celebrate creativity, courage, and community — together, tonight 💡

10/06/2025

💡 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗜𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲 𝗘𝘀𝗮𝗷𝗮𝘀!
What would happen The Day the Internet Went Down? 📵

Juliette has an incredible project where kids aged 12-13 design exactly that – from the fun to the reflective, it's all made by kids, for kids! 🎨👧🏽👦🏻

Want to hear more about this fascinating idea and how it empowers young minds?

Join us at Pitch Night 39 tomorrow, to hear Juliette's full story and see how she's sparking creativity in Rotterdam!

🗓️ Wednesday, June 11
📍 The Social Hub Rotterdam
🎟️ Grab your free ticket here: https://awesomerotterdam.sub.link/joinevent

Prepare for an evening full of innovative ideas, passionate pitches, and amazing Rotterdam talent! You won't want to miss it!

09/06/2025

🎥 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗟𝗼𝘂𝗶𝘀𝗲, 𝗘𝘃𝗮, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗡𝗶𝗹𝘀! 🌱

Their awesome idea? ➡️ Biodegradable plant pots made from discarded potato peels! 🥔♻️

Curious how they’re turning waste into something green and good for Rotterdam? 🌍
Come hear their full story at Pitch Night 39!

🗓️ Wednesday, June 11
📍 The Social Hub Rotterdam
🎟️ Get your free ticket here: https://awesomerotterdam.sub.link/joinevent

It’s going to be an evening packed with bold ideas, passionate people, and Rotterdam energy. Don’t miss it! 🚀

07/06/2025

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗱
The pitchers bring the idea, but the crowd brings the magic! ✨

Be part of an awesome community supporting creative projects for Rotterdam. Laugh, cheer, get inspired, and help fuel the energy of the night! 🙌

🗓️ Wednesday, June 11
📍 The Social Hub Rotterdam
🎟️ Reserve your free ticket here: https://awesomerotterdam.sub.link/joinevent

Because awesome ideas deserve an awesome crowd and that’s ... YOU 🫵

06/06/2025

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗯𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 👇
Looking for a night full of good vibes and even better ideas? 🎤✨

Join us on Wednesday, June 11 at The Social Hub Rotterdam for Pitch Night 39!
🚀 Listen to passionate pitchers with crazy, cool, and creative ideas
🚀 Meet fellow Rotterdammers who want to make a difference
🚀 Help choose which idea deserves €1000!

🎟️ Tickets are free but going fast: https://awesomerotterdam.sub.link/joinevent

See you there? 🙌

Adres

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Rotterdam
3083 DP

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