Did you know that currently, in the Netherlands, one in every six people with a job already works in health care? We weren’t aware of that either until Carmen van Vilsteren laid it out for us in her presentation at…
Start-ups working on innovations to do with sustainability and the energy transition, so-called ‘impact start-ups’, are doing particularly well, according to the report. One in ten start-up employees in the Netherlands works at such an impact start-up. Impact start-ups as…
In the light of geopolitical developments, the Western world is looking hard to complement or even replace its activities in countries such as China and Taiwan. Hence, it was not surprising that a top delegation from Vietnam – Prime Minister…
Back in 2019, Kirill Sokol founded Skinive: a start-up that can detect skin diseases at an early stage with the help of a smartphone app. By taking a photo of a suspicious patch of skin with your smartphone, artificial intelligence…
Microlessons are short, bite-sized lessons that focus on specific skills or knowledge. They are designed to be completed in just a few minutes, allowing learners to quickly and easily build up their knowledge and skills over time. ChunkX has created…
The year 2012 marked a watershed in personal transportation. Tesla’s first electric sedan appeared and set out to change the world. The classic OEMs were very relaxed about the appearance of the first luxury sedan without local emissions – and…
Espresso, americano, or macchiato, there are plenty of ways to enjoy coffee, with countless options of beans and blends. For many, it is a ritual, for others, just a habit. It doesn’t matter if it’s a cortado or a double…
AI systems are gaining momentum. With that comes an increasing demand for data. These intelligent models need to be trained, after all. However, data is often privacy-sensitive, which prevents companies from freely using or sharing datasets. The tech platform BlueGen.ai…
Round One Ventures is a brand new venture capital fund based in the south of the Netherlands. What makes this fund so special? It is run entirely for and by students. “We focus on students whose start-ups are in the…
The time has finally come: The Netherlands is playing Argentina today in the World Cup quarterfinals. Innovation Origins is seizing upon this occasion to shine a spotlight on innovative technology from the world of soccer. We take a closer look…