A new osteoarthritis research facility, the MOBI-lab, has been unveiled. The initiative results from a partnership between Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) and Erasmus University Medical Center (Erasmus MC). This state-of-the-art lab combines dynamic X-ray imaging with biomechanical analysis…
The Netherlands is grappling with a severe electricity grid crisis as the country’s ambitious renewable energy goals clash with outdated infrastructure and mismanagement. The Grid Transition Index by think-tank GLOBSEC shows that despite plans for 85% sustainable electricity production by…
The XR Lab Oasis, led by program director Rufus Baas, brings together students, teachers, and media companies to explore the possibilities of virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR). With a focus on creativity and industry relevance, Baas emphasizes that preparing students…
Robots can optimize industrial processes, conduct inspections in hazardous scenarios, interact with nursery patients, and more. The Dutch province of North Brabant wants to innovate this industry and stimulate wider robotics adoption. On October 10, the Dutch and Japanese trade…
Asia Society France hosted an expert discussion exploring how the Dutch lithography supplier ASML navigates the rising geopolitical tensions between the U.S. and China. Speakers in Paris included Pengfei Chen, a management consultant focused on enterprise digital transformation; Pierre Haski,…
Major steps have been taken to build the Einstein Telescope in the border area between Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany. This became clear during the fourth ministerial summit on this project last week. The Flemish government has already reserved 200…
The Ministry of Defense is creating a 100 million euro investment fund, the SecFund, to provide financing to Dutch startups, scale-ups, and innovative SMEs that meet Defense’s innovation needs. The fund will invest up to a maximum of 5 million…
Innovative and technology-driven startups have a remarkably higher growth rate than other starting endeavors. These companies dare to experiment and invest in innovation, and this is proving to be a key to success. What can SMEs learn from this? The…
Each week, in our Sunday newsletter, we look back on the past seven days. Regarding content, we always do so at the initiative of our cartoonist, Albert Jan Rasker. He chooses a subject, draws a picture, and we take it from…
To address the overwhelming influence of tech companies like Meta and Google, new integrated policies that better reflect contemporary media use are needed. During a talk for NDP Nieuwsmedia, Corien Prins, chair of the Scientific Council for Government Policy (WRR), strongly…