The race to attract top talent in deep tech is intensifying between Europe and North America. While government investment in Europe has spurred some growth in the sector, U.S. companies continue to scale faster, attracting a larger pool of advanced-skilled…
In 2024, incidents related to deepfake frauds have been reported on a large scale, revealing a growing threat in AI-driven cybercrimes. A recent study shows that 49% of companies worldwide have been impacted by audio and visual scams, with incidents…
Invest-NL, the Dutch sovereign wealth fund, has announced plans for a new fund to support start-ups and scale-ups in their growth phase. The fund, which proposes an initial investment of 200 million euros from Invest-NL, could eventually reach a size…
Remanufacturing—the process of reusing and upgrading products—is gaining ground in the Netherlands. Companies in various sectors are increasingly recognizing the benefits of a circular economy. Remanufacturing not only offers economic benefits but also contributes to sustainability. This is evident in…
Nature is full of inspiration for researchers and companies. ARTIC Technologies, a brand new spin-off from Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), takes inspiration from microhairs, such as those found in our lungs and on corals. With these, they are building…
What started with an inspiring message by Prince Constantijn van Oranje ended with a celebration of startup life, especially for award-winner Antennex. LEVEL UP 2024, with a day filled with workshops, keynotes, and networking, was bigger than before on every…
Scaling a startup into a sustainable, larger enterprise is no small feat, especially in the dynamic field of artificial intelligence (AI). During the recent LEVEL UP event in Eindhoven, a panel discussion brought together industry leaders to tackle this very…
At the starting session of the 2024 LEVEL UP event, today at the Eindhoven Evoluon, Prince Constantijn’s words served as both a reminder and a challenge to startups and entrepreneurs. His key messages: failure is not something to fear but…
Autoscriber has secured the support of tech giant Microsoft for the further commercialization of its clinical intelligence platform in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). Microsoft will supply Autoscriber with the needed resources and provide dedicated computing resources to…
Last week, Swedish battery manufacturer Northvolt announced 1600 layoffs – 20% of its workforce – and a general rescoping of its operations. “The decisions are, however, necessary to adjust for current realities and enable the long-term success of Northvolt,” stated…