Do you work on the energy transition? Are you a vocational (mbo), applied sciences (hbo) or university (wo) student, or a professional in technology, innovation or energy? Then the Sprintrace at Connectr – Energy innovation is for you.

On April 10, 2026, students and professionals will come together at Cleantech Park Arnhem for an intensive One-Day Impact Challenge. No long trajectories — in just one day, you’ll move from real-world problem to concrete solution or prototype.

You will collaborate with experts from the field and combine knowledge, creativity and action.

Learn together. Build together. Create impact together.

Who is involved?

The Sprintrace is organized by The Economic Board Regio Arnhem Nijmegen, in collaboration with:

• Connectr – Energy innovation
• Alliander
• Sustainable Electrical Energy Centre of Expertise (SEECE)

These partners bring real, practical challenges from the energy sector. You and your team will work on real solutions.

The Three Challenges

1. Multilingual Collaboration

How can technicians who do not speak the same language still collaborate safely and effectively?

2. Knowledge Retention of Experienced Technicians

How can we sustainably capture practical knowledge from experienced technicians and make it accessible to less experienced colleagues?

3. Safe Cable Selection in Complex Underground Environments

How can we support field technicians in safely identifying the correct cable in complex underground situations, despite staff shortages and high error sensitivity?

What to Expect

✔ An intensive and inspiring working day
✔ Multidisciplinary teams of students and professionals
✔ Expert guidance from industry partners
✔ Work toward a concrete solution or first prototype
✔ New connections and direct impact on the energy transition

This is not a standard networking event. You will actively work on real challenges and present your solution at the end of the day.

Practical Information

Location: Connectr, Cleantech Park Arnhem
Date: April 10, 2026
Registration: bureau@theeconomicboard.com

Would you like to contribute to real solutions for the energy transition in just one day?
Join the Sprintrace and help build the energy system of tomorrow.