Iron fuel startup RIFT secures €11 million

RIFT, a pioneering Dutch company, has raised €11 million to advance its innovative iron fuel technology for sustainable industrial heating. This groundbreaking solution burns iron powder to generate high-temperature heat without direct CO2 emissions, offering a promising alternative to fossil…

To Minister Agema, AI will be Dutch healthcare’s revolution

Dutch Health Minister Fleur Agema envisions a ‘revolutionary’ role for AI in healthcare, aiming to halve administrative time by 2030. However, healthcare professionals temper expectations, citing implementation challenges. Meanwhile, Dutch hospitals are already embracing AI applications. From algorithms to improve…

Dutch AI companies cannot grow fast

A new report by TechLeap reveals that over two-thirds (67%) of Dutch AI startups struggle to attract new investment. According to the Dutch private-public organization that helps startups, Dutch AI companies struggle to grow due to stiff market access and…

Revolutionizing sex education for Gen-Z

Despite all the progress humanity has made, sex remains a taboo subject worldwide. In many European countries, sex education still follows a very traditional and heteronormative perspective that does not encompass diversity. The lack of representation and inclusivity on topics…