German bureaucracy and complex legal structures are one of the most significant barriers early-stage start-ups deal with while establishing themselves in the country. The complications increase for foreign founders aiming to set up their companies in Germany. Earlybird, a venture…
Fraunhofer Institute for Interfacial Engineering and Biotechnology IGB has developed a plasma-based technology, AtWaPlas, to eliminate harmful PFAS chemicals found in soil, water, and everyday products, says Fraunhofer in a press release. Unlike conventional filtering methods, AtWaPlas offers an efficient,…
Greenhouse gas reduction, new jobs, new investment opportunities: the benefits of decarbonising the electricity sector – one of the most polluting – are obvious. However, a transition to lower-carbon electricity production could have a negative impact on some regions, depending…
Shell’s Quest project in Canada, a fossil hydrogen plant utilizing carbon capture technology, has recently come under scrutiny for its environmental impact. Despite the company’s claims of capturing 5 million tonnes of carbon dioxide in less than five years, it…
The global battery market is booming. Boosted by the fast development of electric driving, consumer electronics, and storage for off-grid and microgrid systems, the industry has developed rapidly worldwide. In many cases, government policies and incentives have augmented these developments.…
What is typical about Dutch Innovation? Can we coin it as a concept, like Dutch Design? And is that an opportunity to position the Netherlands more strongly on the world stage as a leading innovation country? In a three-part series…
Having a robot pick a bunch of grapes requires a lot of technology. But it can be even more challenging: a robot making a complete, ready-to-eat salad. The Wageningen University & Research Agro Food Robotics programme researchers face this challenge…
The European Commission has proposed new rules to address inefficiencies and lack of transparency in Standard Essential Patent (SEP) licensing, impacting technologies such as 5G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and JPEG. The proposal outlines five policy options, ranging from voluntary guidance to…
In a new 200-page report released by the Dutch Top Sector Energy, the Netherlands is making significant strides in developing sustainable solutions for the urban environment. The study showcases a wide range of cutting-edge energy, construction, and smart infrastructure innovations,…
As a new report calls for phasing out coal plants by 2040 to avoid climate chaos, various innovative solutions emerge for repurposing these facilities. One example is the Drax power plant in the UK, which plans to cease coal burning…