Renewable sources have become the Netherlands’ primary contributor to electricity production, accounting for 53% of the total in the first half of 2024, according to a new report by the national statistics institute CBS. Wind energy saw a 34% increase,…
Cars have undergone a tremendous transformation over the past hundred years. Once it started with a two-wheeled cookie-can and a simple seat belt. Now our cars are sophisticated machines packed with clever software. Anton van Zanten invented the Electronic Stability…
According to a Transport & Environment report, electric vehicles (EVs) will command up to 24% of the market by 2025. As EU carmakers ramp up EV production to adhere to stringent CO2 emission targets, a significant shift towards battery electric…
On Sept. 30, entrepreneurs, investors, and others involved in the startup ecosystem will gather at the Evoluon in Eindhoven for the startup event LEVEL UP. Not only is the creation of startups important within LEVEL UP but much attention is…
In 2022, 20% of Dutch workers experienced burnout symptoms, confirming a rising trend in recent years. Excessive workload is the main driver behind this number, as in the same year, 11 million work days were lost due to work stress.…
Twelve ambitious AI startups have been selected to compete in the AI Pitch Competition. The finals are on November 7, 2024, and Innovation Origins will portray each contestant in the run-up to that event. The AI Pitch Competition is a…
The US government plans to ban Chinese and Russian technology in connected and self-driving vehicles, citing national security risks. Starting from 2027 for software and 2030 for hardware, the ban targets components related to autonomous driving and connectivity in cars,…
Most startup founders’ concern at the beginning of their entrepreneurial journey is making sure that the idea they have in mind works out and has an impact. Those developing hardware will resonate as they initially need to put more effort…
A mattress made of recycled plastic, a circular helmet, or sustainable Lego bricks. The subject of the anniversary edition of the Kunststoffenbeurs leaves little to be guessed: sustainability and circularity are the order of the day. They have to be…
Since today, business owners have the opportunity to apply for subsidies for charging points on their premises. The government funding is intended to facilitate the transition to electric vans and trucks. The first scheme available is the Private Charging Infrastructure…