Founder

Sebastiaan

Schalkwijk

Sebastiaan Schalkwijk, an engineering student at the University of Edinburgh, is leading a company driven by his passion for solving today’s sustainability challenges. With his innovative invention, he aims to make a significant impact on environmental issues. Sebastiaan has demonstrated remarkable entrepreneurial spirit and dedication, as evidenced by his success in securing funding from multiple competitions that support his business venture. Through his determined efforts, he aspires to contribute towards a more sustainable future, leveraging his engineering skills and entrepreneurial mindset to drive positive change.

Partners

Edinburgh University

Academic support

Edinburgh University provides crucial support to students and the company by offering academic expertise and access to advanced facilities such as labs and the wave tank Flowave, which have played a vital role in testing and refining prototypes for the sustainable solution.

Edinburgh Innovations

Business advisors

The masterclasses and one-on-one business advice provided by Edinburgh Innovations have empowered Sebastiaan to refine his entrepreneurial skills and strategically advance his sustainable solution, ensuring its success in the marketplace.

BUsiness SUPPORT

Barclays, Santander, Scottish Enterprise

Collaborating with Barclays, Santander and Scottish Enterprise has provided SolarSub with crucial support in building the business, ensuring a competitive advantage and long-term success for their innovative solution.