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The best time to plant a tree was twenty years ago, the next best time is today.
- Chinese proverb
Research profile
Boukje Huijben is an Assistant Professor in Sustainable Business Model Innovation (SBMI) in the Innovation, Technology Entrepreneurship and Marketing (ITEM) group of the department of Industrial Engineering of Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e). Boukje is passionate about the development of new strategies for sustainable business, combining insights from different disciplines and working with academics as well as practitioners in the field of AgroFood, Energy and Logistics.She currently teaches a bachelor course (Green Business Models) as well as an Innovation Bootcamp in Entrepreneurship for PhD and PDEng students working in the field of smart cities. She also supervises bachelor and master theses in the field of sustainable business, involving students in various ongoing research projects.
Academic background
Boukje Huijben obtained her PhD at the department of Innovation Sciences of TU/e in 2015 focusing on the analysis of solar energy business models and entrepreneurial strategies for dealing with regulatory regimes. Additionally, she worked as a postdoc for the Strategic Area Energy (SAE) of TU/e researching business models for energy efficiency products and services, with a strong focus on the role of the end user. She also was a lecturer in the field of sustainability transitions and business models for students and professionals at TU/e and external, both national and international.
Boukje is a member of Foundation 'Het Groene Brein' (The Green Brain) which aims to connect scientists to companies in order to stimulate the transition towards a green and sustainable economy.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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C-PlaNeT: Circular Plastics Network for training
Cloodt, M. M. A. H., Cloodt, M. M. A. H., Huijben, J. C. C. M., Lit, F., Sens, F., van Broeckhoven, B. & Sens, F.
1/01/20 → 31/12/23
Project: Research direct
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Networked learning to educate future energy transition professionals: results from a case study
Huijben, J. C. C. M., van den Beemt, A. A. J., Wieczorek, A. J. & van Marion, M. H., 2022, In: European Journal of Engineering Education. 47, 3, p. 446-466 21 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Business models for energy efficiency services: Four archetypes based on user-centeredness and dynamic capabilities
Mourik, R., Castaldi, C. & Huijben, J. C. C. M., 2021, Business Models for Sustainability Transitions: How Organisations Contribute to Societal Transformation. Aagaard, A., Wells, P. & Lüdeke-Freund, F. (eds.). London, UK: Palgrave Macmillan Ltd., p. 303-331Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Academic › peer-review
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Crowdfunding for climate change: Exploring the use of climate frames by environmental entrepreneurs
Maehle, N., Otte, P. P., Huijben, J. C. C. M. & de Vries, J. M., 10 Sep 2021, In: Journal of Cleaner Production. 314, 10 p., 128040.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Design principles for sustainability assessments in the sustainable business model innovation process
Bhatnagar, R., Keskin, D., Kirkels, A., Romme, S. & Huijben, B., Jun 2021, New business models in a decade of action: sustainable, evidence-based, impactful : 6th International Conference on New Business Models : full conference proceedings : 9-11 June 2021, Halmstad University, Sweden. Halila, F. & Hoveskog, M. (eds.). Halmstad: Halmstad University Press, p. 560-561 2 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › Academic
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Going Circular: Novel Business Model Design for Start-ups in the Dutch Plastics Economy
Lit, F. C., Huijben, J. C. C. M., Cloodt, M. M. A. H. & Paredis, E., 9 Jun 2021, Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on New Business Models: New Business Models in a Decade of Action: Sustainable, Evidence-based, Impactful. Halila, F. & Hoveskog, M. (eds.). Halmstad: Halmstad University Press, p. 374-375 2 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › Academic › peer-review
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Prizes
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First Price Posters COMBURA conference on combustion technology
Huijben, J.C.C.M. (Boukje) (Recipient), 2008
Prize: Other › Career, activity or publication related prizes (lifetime, best paper, poster etc.) › Scientific
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STW valorisation grant
Huijben, J.C.C.M. (Boukje) (Recipient), 2009
Prize: NWO › Take-off › Scientific
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Top 20 New Venture business plan competition, first round
Huijben, J.C.C.M. (Boukje) (Recipient), 2011
Prize: Other › Discipline related › Professional
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Winner Business Plan Competition New Venture 2010, round 1, category Industrial Goods
Huijben, J.C.C.M. (Boukje) (Recipient), 2010
Prize: Other › Discipline related › Professional
Activities
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Sustainability in business: research practice at TU/e. Webinar for the ‘Vereniging van Scheikundig Ingenieurs Eindhoven’ (VSI/e).
J.C.C.M. (Boukje) Huijben (Speaker)
7 Oct 2020Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk › Professional
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International Sustainable Business Model Research Community (External organisation)
J.C.C.M. (Boukje) Huijben (Chair)
2016Activity: Membership types › Membership of network › Scientific
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Het Groene Brein (External organisation)
J.C.C.M. (Boukje) Huijben (Member)
2016 → …Activity: Membership types › Membership of network › Scientific
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IEA Task 25: Business models for a more effective market uptake of DSM energy services for SMEs and communities
R.M. Mourik (Organiser) & J.C.C.M. Huijben (Organiser)
Nov 2015Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Workshop, seminar, course or exhibition › Scientific
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Jonge Professoren op het Podium
J.C.C.M. (Boukje) Huijben (Contributor)
24 Sep 2015Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Workshop, seminar, course or exhibition › Popular
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Het Fairtrade-keurmerk: hoe eerlijk is het, en maakt het echt een verschil?
26/10/20
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities