Trump wins: turnaround in chip policy US

Now that Donald Trump has won the U.S. presidential election, the Republican focus on the technology and chip industry is shifting further to the forefront. Mike Johnson, Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, downplayed his earlier comments about possibly…

Mews fastest growing Dutch company in 2024

Mews‘ cloud technology resulted in unprecedented growth. After achieving unicorn status in early 2024, the company has now been named – based on research by Erasmus Centre for Entrepreneurship (ECE) – the fastest-growing company in the Netherlands. Mews designed a…

Europe’s emissions drop, but more ambition is needed

Baku (Azerbaijan) will host the 29th Convention on Climate Change (COP29) the following week. Among the many talking points will be climate investment to slash emissions. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) reported last week that greenhouse gas (GHG) atmospheric concentrations…

AI in the dating world: blessing or curse?

Artificial intelligence is transforming the dating landscape. From virtual dates to AI-driven matchmaking, technology offers countless new possibilities. But there are also risks. Critics warn of loss of genuine connection. Social Discovery Group (SDG), the company behind more than 70…

IO’s event calendar: November and December

There are countless events and lectures organized for innovation professionals every year. Can’t see the forest for the trees anymore? Or do you need some inspiration? Good news! IO provides an overview of exciting events for that period every month.…