A debate is raging in Dutch politics about the usefulness and necessity of support for innovative developments. The National Growth Fund, which has 20 billion euros to spend between 2021 and 2025, is under discussion. With the fund, the cabinet…
The most crucial decision of outgoing minister Micky Adriaansens during last night’s debate on the “Earning Power of the Netherlands” was to move the deadline for the fourth round of applications from April 1 to June 1. Outgoing minister Micky…
They are a feast for the eyes: the vertical farms of the Berlin-based Lite & Fog. However, they are more than just good looking. The farms are an upgraded version of traditional vertical farms. By using a zero-gravity irrigation system,…
Minister of Economic Affairs and Climate Micky Adriaanse announced on LinkedIn today that entrepreneurs – “the baker, the hairdresser, the big companies, the SMEs and the companies that are at the forefront of technological innovation” – are at the center…
Pack the bags and go. Last year, I swapped my familiar Groningen for bustling Berlin. I live in the Friedrichshain district, known for its punk roots. After the fall of the wall, it became a magnet for creative minds. But…
Making business in the Netherlands has become more difficult, a new survey reveals. According to Dutch entrepreneurs, the country’s business climate has deteriorated compared to the previous year. Nearly half of them don’t find the Netherlands an attractive country business-wise,…
The North Sea is set to become the nucleus of a renewable energy revolution with the BAMBOO project. A consortium of 15 European entities, led by RINA and Dutch company Oceans of Energy, is spearheading the drive to scale up…
Ah, the simple pleasure of savoring a specialty beer without a worry in the world—truly lovely. At the same time, the brewing industry itself does worry, about the sustainability of the brewing process. Currently, it is not an option for…
A small ball with super-fast changes of position and feints that are hard to follow, even for connoisseurs. Field hockey may be a lot of fun for those who play it, but as a TV sport, it remains a struggle.…
In the United States, companies and investors pursuing sustainability are experiencing increasing headwinds from politicians. Former Vice President Mike Pence and like-minded people are fighting against “green” investments, a trend encouraged in European countries. This difference in approach is creating…