A new blood test can detect the return of blood cancer a year earlier than current standards. The test, developed by the Radboud University Medical Center and tested on forty patients, proved to be a thousand times more sensitive in…
Ingenious solutions to major societal problems. Students’ innovativeness regularly leads to technological breakthroughs. During the TU/e Contest, students from Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) can showcase their best ideas. CyanO2 was declared the winner of the tenth edition of the…
When entering the YES!Delft building on the Delft University of Technology campus, one can undoubtedly feel the bustling vibes. Past the entrance of the startup incubator, a corridor displaying some of the innovations developed by the resident companies leads to…
That technological progress never stands still is proven by the impressive lineup of scaleups exhibiting at this year’s The Next Web (TNW) Conference. We selected four companies to keep an eye on. All four are participating in TNW’s Shining Stars…
The Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research (NWO) has introduced a pilot Vidi program to increase the number of women in higher scientific positions. Starting in autumn 2024, this initiative will prioritize quality in research proposals, focusing on supporting talented female…
Qblox, a Delft-based company developing quantum computing technology, has raised $26 million, closing its Series A funding round. The round was led by Quantonation and Invest-NL. Qblox supplies dedicated, fully integrated quantum control stacks, a fundamental quantum computer part. In…
Scientific research strives to improve the world we live in day by day. From healthcare to energy and pollution, university researchers are tirelessly working to find solutions to the main problems of our time. IO grouped for you some of…
During today’s The Next Web Conference in Amsterdam, Diverse Leaders in Tech (DLiT) will present its DEI in Tech European Benchmark Report. The paper provides insights into the state and progress of diversity, equality, and inclusion (DEI) in tech companies.…
The latest innovation news, important investments or inspiring stories: in this series, we highlight stories that shape the news of the future. Each week we dive into the details of the most promising startups, technologies and research initiatives. 1. New…
Organic farming is flourishing in Europe, but the Netherlands must catch up at 4% of total farming activities. In Austria, Estonia, and Sweden, it exceeds 20%, Eurostat’s latest figures show. Innovations such as the toxin-free, AI-powered ‘Weed Whacker’ robot show…