On September 30, young, innovative companies will be spotlighted during the startup event LEVEL UP in Eindhoven. This day for the international startup community is all about startups’ sustainable growth and development. Not only do founders literally get a stage…
The summer holidays are ending, which for many concludes with a long drive home and reliance on GPS devices to get safely home. But every now and then, GPS devices can suggest strange directions or get briefly confused about your…
Each week, in our Sunday newsletter, we look back on the past seven days. Regarding content, we always do so at the initiative of our cartoonist, Albert Jan Rasker. He chooses a subject, draws a picture, and we take it from…
As a patent attorney, I often encounter designers who have wonderful, innovative ideas but are not very aware of the importance of intellectual property (IP). I regularly see this, especially during events such as Dutch Design Week. Designers spend months,…
Imagine a city bus that autonomously navigates the streets, stops precisely at stops and parks itself in the depot. The Digital Infrastructure for Future-proof Mobility (DITM) project is currently working to make this a reality. This pioneering initiative, which runs…
A new “nuisance” of the energy transition is currently doing the rounds on social media: according to the Federal Network Agency, companies should adapt to a “supply-oriented power supply”. In other words: if there is enough renewable electricity, it will…
An ice-cold glass of whole milk at dinner – so enjoyable. However, not for my partner, Frank: he is lactose intolerant. That may have something to do with his Indonesian roots. Lactose intolerance is less common among Western Europeans and…
Norwegian battery manufacturer Elinor Batteries partners up with China’s Morlus Technology, securing advanced battery technology and expertise for Europe’s battery production industry. Led by Shen Xi, Morlus is set to bolster its annual output to 10GWh, marking a significant move…
A newly released study has shown that remote echocardiograms performed remotely using a robotic arm and 5G technology are 98% as accurate as those conducted in person. The findings, by researchers at the Chinese Zhongshan Hospital, offer a glimpse into…
When we think of innovative clusters, we immediately have Silicon Valley, London, Munich, and maybe even Eindhoven in our minds. But Drachten? Think twice. The Drachten Case Story, as detailed in Fred Bakker’s “Unleashing the Power of European Innovation,” offers…