Approximately every fifth tree felled worldwide ends up as paper in our homes. It might be a book, a newspaper, a magazine, a writing pad, some wrapping paper, a kitchen towel, or a roll of toilet paper. Since about 15…
If the Corona crisis makes something clear to us, it is that the solutions of the past no longer work for today’s problems. But in order to achieve those new solutions and create real innovations that benefit society, something has…
Antwerp University Hospital (UZA) in Belgium is using an AI-powered robot to greet patients, check temperatures, and ensure masks are worn correctly. By removing initial human-to-human contact, the multilingual robot makes life a little easier and safer for hospital staff.…
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By the year 2030, the countries of the European Union intend to cover about one-third of their energy needs with renewable energy sources. Solar energy plays a central role in this. However, the problem is that almost all hardware –…
The highly infectious SARS-CoV-2 virus is transmitted by droplets that are released into the environment when people speak, sneeze, or cough. When we move around in public places, these droplets can land on our clothes. And it is through our…
Corona apps have the potential to contribute a lot in this time of crisis. People who were in the vicinity of a Covid-19 patient can be alerted quickly by means of apps. Still, we have to be careful with the…
The coronavirus has become an integral part of everyday life. In January we were surprised by the bizarre lockdown in China. Less than six months later, we in Europe can look back on our own variants of the “draconian” policy…
SMART Photonics, the independent foundry for photonic integrated circuits, today announced a €35M Series C investment from a Dutch consortium led by Innovation Industries. More than half of that amount is funded by the Dutch government, in a rare move…
In an exciting finale, German start-up Munevo has snatched the title “Innovation Origins Start-up of the Year.” The Munevo company, which markets a smart glass to control wheelchairs, left 11 other European start-ups behind in the final round of the…