Ferdinand Grapperhaus is an innovative physics engineer and impact entrepreneur, currently active as the CEO of Next Sense. Under his leadership, the company had developed patented technologies, including electricity-generating windows and energy-efficient argicultural coatings, and operates a data platform used over 200 buildings across 12 countries by global clients like Microsoft and Amazon.

Ferdinand has an academical background in applied physics form Delft University of Technology with additional specializations form Chalmers University of Technology.

He also contributes to various environmental and technological initiatives, including the investment committee for ”Delft Energy Neutral 2040” and the advisory board of Fotoniq Technologies.