Challenge yourself with Airport Innovation Runway.
We are looking for innovators like you to tackle our toughest challenges.
ACTIVE CHALLENGES
Challenge yourself with Airport Innovation Runway.
We foresee a future where innovative, sustainable, and accessible energy revolutionises the aviation industry, and we are eager to collaborate with solution providers to bring this vision to life.
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Solutions to increase passenger waste separation at our airports.
Closed for applications
Royal Schiphol Group (RSG) aims to operate the world’s most sustainable airports. One of our current challenges is managing passenger waste in the terminal. We recognize that the separation of residual waste can be improved – and we are actively scanning the market for the best possible solutions; if you can help us we want to hear from you!
Solutions can include technologies, processes, systems or ways to influence behaviors, all aimed to reduce the amount of residual waste generated by passengers and to improve the quality of recyclable streams.
Additionally, we are dedicated to enhancing the passenger experience. The potential solutions for this challenge should not only lead to less residual waste but also create better recycling and reuse opportunities, with happier passengers in the terminal.
How might we use EV chargers for load balancing?
No Longer Accepting Applications
Royal Schiphol Group aims to operate the most sustainable and high-quality airports in the world. With increasing demand on energy infrastructure it is critical that we support a flexible and even distribution of electricity across the grid, preventing overloading in specific areas and ensuring a stable power supply. Royal Schiphol Group see it as our societal responsibility to take a leading role in this. Therefore we are looking for BSPs, BRPs, CSPs and other market players who can help us turn our EV chargers into load balancing assets.
1. Trading on the imbalance markets (FCR, aFFR, mFFR) and congestion market via a BSP/CSP.
2. Passive balancing
3. Alternative solutions with high feasibility and strong business case
Autonomous aircraft-to-ground power (GPUs) connections
No Longer Accepting Applications
Are you an expert in building autonomous solutions, robotics, or computer vision? Schiphol is looking for an autonomous solution capable of connecting the aircraft into ground power (both mobile and fixed power) when it is parked d, and removing the power plug from the aircraft prior to take off. Successfully addressing this challenge would have a direct positive impact on ground staff H&S and operational efficiency, making it a high priority for Schiphol Group.
Past CHALLENGES
Check out our past success (and great learning) stories!
See below some examples of the great innovative work done at Schiphol recently
Autonomous buses at airside
Can we leverage autonomous technology to address transportation challenges on airside? Autonomous shuttles offer a solution to airports traffic congestion and bus driver shortages, but integration must align with strict airport safety standards.
Baggage robots at Schiphol Airport
Schiphol has been testing baggage robots. In the past six months, these robots have been developed in double-quick time, specially for Schiphol. The robots take over from humans the physically heavy element of baggage: lifting the suitcases.
Monitoring APU usage to reduce emissions
How can we reduce ultrafine particle emissions and improve the working environment on the airside? Schiphol is partnering with a technology company to monitor whether aircraft are not using their APU and thereby emitting ultrafine particles. A Proof of Concept is currently being developed to validate the effectiveness of the solution.
Testing an Autonomous Baggage Vehicle
During peak hours, it is important to take pressure off the baggage handlers. Schiphol is collaborating with KLM and technology provider Aurrigo to create a Proof of Concept for an electric self-driving vehicle that can process baggage in the most efficient way.