The Netherlands risks losing its leading position in green hydrogen production. Experts warn that high costs could drive producers and customers abroad. In contrast to the Netherlands, where high costs are causing a possible departure, a recent report shows that…
“In 200 years, in our perception, the current bio-industry will be on par with slavery,” states Krijn de Nood, founder of cultured meat startup Meatable. The company’s mission was clear from the beginning: meeting the global demand for meat without…
On September 30, 2024, international startups, investors, and other stakeholders will gather in Eindhoven for the startup event LEVEL UP. Originally a Brabant-focused event, this year’s edition will have an international character thanks to collaborations with Flemish and Luxembourg partners.…
Europe’s tech sector is falling behind, with productivity 30% lower than the US since 2000. A new IMF report highlights the urgent need for a robust venture capital ecosystem to boost innovation and competitiveness. To catch up, the report highlights…
The Netherlands has received permission from the European Commission to provide financial support to livestock farmers who voluntarily want to move away from the vicinity of sensitive nature reserves. A total of €105 million is available to help these farmers…
When she announced that she would be working on innovations in technology-driven ecosystems, environmental scientists couldn’t help but joke about it. “You don’t even know what an ecosystem is.” She was promptly given a base plate as a gift. Prof.…
A new report from CBS Nederland reveals that in 2023, Dutch households generated over 8.1 billion kilograms of waste, marking a rise from the previous year. However, amidst this increase, the average waste per person actually decreased, thanks to population…
Last weekend was a mix between lovely beach weather and heavy rain in the Netherlands. So an accurate weather forecast is more than welcome. AI models trained with millions of hours of historical weather data are now delivering predictions as…
Van Perslucht with a hat trick, Robodinho with its fast pace, and Van Sleutelen with a couple of key saves, so Eindhoven University of Technology’s (TU/e) Tech United is world champion again. The much-awaited final didn’t disappoint the home fans,…
I recently watched with growing interest an hour-and-a-half conversation between YouTuber and music producer Rick Beato and author, historian, and futurologist Ted Gioia. The highly entertaining conversation revolved around whether AI poses a threat to music. Gioia is a multi-talented…