In a series of three workshops (Innolessen), your test case will take shape step by step. There are two test moments for all participants: one at DGTL (29-31 March 2024) and one during Oerol (7-16 June 2024). Before and during the final practical test at DGTL and Oerol, participants will receive personal guidance from a test expert to achieve optimal test results.

An evaluation workshop will follow after the test case. Here the participants look back on the test case and look ahead to possible future steps. In this way, we ensure that the data retrieved is actually used to improve the prototype.

These test opportunities are made possible by the Stimuleringsfonds Creatieve Industrie and CLICKNL.

> You will test your prototype according to a proven method;
> You will have access to unique test locations (DGTL & Oerol);
> You will collect valuable data to further develop your prototype;
> You will receive a test budget, with which you can partially reimburse your costs incurred;
> You create visibility for your innovation, initiative or art project.

These entrepreneurs went before you:

In 2019, we were at DGTL for the first time with three startups: Mobiele Stroom, the cup holder by Calix and the circular toilet unit by SEMiLLA Sanitation. A year later we were at Paradigm Biergarten in Groningen with Fem Alert, they built a platform to report cross-border behavior. Startups VR and Kauwboys are two of the social and sustainable entrepreneurs we tested with at Welcome to The Village in 2022. Check out the video below to see these entrepreneurs in action and to get an idea of what testing innovations looks like in practice.

• December 6→ Deadline for applications DGTL March & Oerol
• December 13 → Innoles 1
• January 24 → Innoles 2
• Feburary 14 → 1-op-1 sessies
• March 13 → Innoles 3 
• March 29 -31 2024 → testing at DGTL
• April 17 → Innoles 4
• June 7-16 2024 → testing at Oerol

DGTL is an international electronic music festival known for its focus on sustainability and innovation, in addition to providing high-quality electronic music acts. DGTL strives to have a positive impact on the environment and has implemented several sustainability initiatives such as reducing waste, using green energy and encouraging awareness among festival attendees.

Oerol is an annual art and theater festival that takes place on the island of Terschelling. The festival is a unique combination of nature, culture and artistic creativity. The natural environment of the island is used as a stage for special location performances. Oerol’s ambition is to achieve a 90% fossil-free production of the festival by 2024. Together with the creators, scientists, the public and the island, the organization is working to achieve the smallest as possible impact on the island.

Innofest offers startups and scaleups the opportunity to test prototypes at festivals and living labs, kickstarting their success. By validating key assumptions at an early stage, startups increase their innovation’s chances of success and pick up crucial evidence for investors or launching customers.

Since its founding in 2016, Innofest has guided more than 230 test cases at festivals and living labs. We do this using our own validated testing methodology. Download the whitepaper in which we have defined our methodology here.