Microsure’s surgical robot – which helps healthcare professionals perform better, faster and more affordable procedures – is ready for use, just not for the market. Investors BOM Brabant Ventures and European Investment Fund (EIF) have been brought on board to…
Eight billion kilos. That’s about how much plastic ends up in the ocean every year. 80 % of all that plastic ends up into rivers via the land and flows straight out to sea. In order to reduce the amount…
Three-dimensional imitation tumors can help to test anti-cancer drugs more accurately. The 3D models can mimic a micro-environment which encounters cancer cells present in the human body. The EU-funded project should ultimately lead to improved cancer treatment. The problem in…
The Arnhem-based company ThermoSmart has developed a smart thermostat that is connected to a software platform. This in turn analyses how energy consumers can use their heating systems such as boilers and heat pumps more efficiently. But who benefits from…
Viruses and bacteria frequently manage to infect the human body. The corona epidemic provides further terrifying proof of this. We don’t need to be so ‘scared of fungi. At least not yet, because fungal infections are still learning how to…
In recent decades, tropical storms have caused enormous damage, with the worst being hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria in 2017. These claimed the lives of countless people and cost around US$220 billion. Although predicting these types of hurricanes has proved…
Volta Energy offers alternative equipment for off-grid locations such as events and construction sites. It provides a power supply using portable solar panels and battery storage instead of diesel generators. It means less waste and noise and no CO2 emissions…
Every week we talk with EV specialist and Innovation Origins columnist Auke Hoekstra to hear what he noticed in current affairs or what he has come across when it comes to making our Earth more sustainable. This week he compares…
Visitors earlier this month to Eurosonic Noorderslag (ESNS – festival showcasing European music, ed.) who ordered a coffee-to-go could expect a delicious alternative to standard carton cups. Cupbite was at the 34th edition of the festival in January with their…
In the coming year you will be able to use the new mobile network 5G at initial locations in the Netherlands. Apart from providing faster Netflix streaming, the network contributes to developments such as autonomous driving. The 5G network is…