As June draws to an end, we thought of grouping some of the most important developments in greentech for you. From funding for an innovative aromatics plant to new figures on renewable energy production, June has had plenty to offer. …
A tiny crack in gear teeth can ultimately cause significant problems in big machines. Unless you discover such a malfunction, even if it’s invisible to the human eye, very early. This is called predictive maintenance, a concept that was at…
1. Vico Therapeutics acquires €11.5M for neurological diseases research The Leiden-based company closed its second financing round with €11.5M from funders Seroba and Kurma Partners. Vico Therapeutics is a clinical-stage genetic medicines company developing therapies for severe neurological conditions, such…
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) by government agencies is increasing, TNO reports after extensive research. Compared to 2021 (165), more than 1.5 times more AI applications were found within the government, exploratory research shows. Municipalities in particular are large…
More and more, we pay digitally with our bank cards or cell phones and we use less and less cash. In the Netherlands, only 1 in 5 payments are still in cash. Still, in some situations, it remains convenient to…
A warm house in winter and cool rooms in the summer without using heating, ventilation or air conditioning (HVAC): it is a dream for many homeowners – and now, a soon-to-be reality. After over 20 years of research, TNO and…
Venture-builder HighTechXL and investment fund DeepTechXL hosted XL Day, an event to showcase, inspire, and connect with the world of deeptech in the Brainport Region. The happening, which took place last Friday at the High Tech Campus Eindhoven (HTCE) conference…
A newly released report by Milieudefensie, conducted by Kalavasta, has revealed what seems to be a game-changing opportunity for the Netherlands. The findings indicate that with a relatively simple tweak to the current energy tax, the incoming Dutch government could…
Europe will have to wait longer for Apple’s “smart Siri” and other new AI products. Due to uncertainties surrounding EU regulations designed to limit the power of large tech companies, Apple has decided to delay the introduction of AI-related products…
Security measures were taken against 59 scientists and university employees between November 2022 and December 2023. These measures ranged from removing contact information on websites to physically moving individuals, according to the Monitor externe intimidatie, haat en bedreiging van wetenschappers.…