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The pavilion will be made from locally available construction materials to minimise transportation. Photo: Netherlands Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai
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Mind Rockets from Jordan at a Get in the Ring contest in 2019. Their software helps the deaf with a virtual interpreter that translates text and speech to sign language. Photo: Netherlands Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai
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The Netherlands Pavilion at the Dubai Expo 2020.
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A contestant wins a Get in the Ring contest in Portugal in 2018. The contest challenges startups to come up with innovative solutions to energy, food and water scarcity issues. Photo: Netherlands Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai
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Solar cells will be placed in the skylight of the Dutch pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai to provide electricity. The skylight will allow sunlight to filter through the pavilion to help grow edible plants. Photo: Expomobilia MCH
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The design of the Netherlands pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai that puts into practice the message of recycling and reusing materials. Photo: Faisal Khatib
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The pavilion will be made from locally available construction materials to minimise transportation. Photo: Netherlands Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai
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Mind Rockets from Jordan at a Get in the Ring contest in 2019. Their software helps the deaf with a virtual interpreter that translates text and speech to sign language. Photo: Netherlands Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai
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The Netherlands Pavilion at the Dubai Expo 2020.
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A contestant wins a Get in the Ring contest in Portugal in 2018. The contest challenges startups to come up with innovative solutions to energy, food and water scarcity issues. Photo: Netherlands Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai
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Solar cells will be placed in the skylight of the Dutch pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai to provide electricity. The skylight will allow sunlight to filter through the pavilion to help grow edible plants. Photo: Expomobilia MCH
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The design of the Netherlands pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai that puts into practice the message of recycling and reusing materials. Photo: Faisal Khatib
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The pavilion will be made from locally available construction materials to minimise transportation. Photo: Netherlands Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai
Expo 2020 Dubai: start-ups 'get in the ring' to battle out ideas on sustainability
Finals of a contest to find water, food and energy solutions will take place at the Dutch pavilion
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08 September, 2021
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