In Zwolle at the Makersfabriek, among others, ZWINC is based: the incubator of Regio Zwolle. Here, startups from the manufacturing industry and IT are working daily on innovative solutions that the construction and real estate sector is in urgent need of. But we are facing two challenges that stand in the way of further growth and innovation.
Challenge 1: There is room for early-stage entrepreneurs. There is room for established businesses. But it is precisely the transition phase—the step from startup to scale-up (5 to 15 employees or the first serious production line)—that is still missing in Regio Zwolle far too often. How do we solve this growth phase in real estate?
Challenge 2: The technology is there. The market is there too. But the connection is missing. What commercial opportunities do you see for these startups to get off the ground with real estate and construction parties?
No panel discussion. Just roll up your sleeves, think along, and get involved—together with startups from the ZWINC community.
Your fresh perspective is exactly what we need.
PROVADA winner Michel Baars: 'MOOS will become the ASML of housing construction'
Not a man of one company, but a man of movements. His strength? Not shouting from the sidelines, but starting new companies himself that set the market in motion and challenge existing systems. That's how the jury of the PROVADA Inspiration Award 2026 describes winner Michel Baars. 'Michel gives direction to our entire construction and real estate sector.'
PROVADA 2026: It's a wrap!
For three days, the real estate sector stood shoulder to shoulder at RAI Amsterdam. With a record number of visitors, a packed programme and plenty of energy, PROVADA 2026 was an edition to remember. Below, we look back at the highlights — and at the end you'll find the photos and aftermovie to relive it all.
PROVADA Inspiration Award 2026 for Michel Baars
At PROVADA 2026, the PROVADA Inspiration Award 2026 was presented to Michel Baars. The award is presented annually to an individual who realises sustainable change within the built environment through vision, courage and decisiveness. This year's presentation marks the award's fifth edition.