The start-up Ocean Grazer is focused on the multi-purpose use of sustainable energy locations in oceans. That is what Marijn van Rooij, CTO of Ocean Grazer, attests to as being badly needed when it comes to meeting energy targets. “With…
Brainport Industries Campus has won the Benelux trophy for circular building, during an event in Antwerp. The prize was awarded by Zinkinfo, a trade association for the hot-dip galvanisation of steel. The green campus was awarded the prize because, according…
The SmartSleep headband was designed for people who have difficulties with their deep sleep. But now, research is being done to find out if the device that was developed by Philips can also be of use in space. The research…
Startup Heatmap Europe is an interactive platform that shows which cities are the entrepreneurship hotbeds of Europe, how far their reputation travels and why founders would rather move there to startup. Complete with investment data, the Startup Heatmap seeks to provide orientation to startups, investors and…
“We train the engineers of the future.” With this statement, Isabelle Reymen, director of TU/e innovation Space, unveiled the final student presentations from the education programs at TU/e innovation Space. Masters and bachelor students had all worked on challenges from…
Dynaxion, a start-up from Eindhoven, helps America to tackle the drug problem. Dynaxion, supported by HighTechXL and the Eindhoven Startup Alliance, has been chosen to take part in the Opioid Detection Challenge. Five U.S. agencies including the U.S. Department of…
A young and brand new Italian start-up aims to revolutionize water treatment processes with carbon nanotubes. Innovacarbon specializes in nanotechnology and they aim to resolve all kinds of environmental issues with this technology. Innovation Origins talked with CEO and Production Manager Danilo…
Minister Kajsa Ollongren (Home Affairs) of the Netherlands supports the initiatives around Brainport Smart District in the city of Helmond, where residents can get rent reductions in exchange for access to their personal data. She writes this in response to…
How can journalists and data scientists best shape the debate about a data-driven society? This question is central to a new research project by the Fontys Hogeschool Journalistiek (FHJ) in Tilburg and Fontys Hogeschool ICT (FHICT) in Eindhoven. By bringing…
Eindhoven has missed out on the National Citymarketing Trophy this year. Leiden has run off with the honour and follows in the footsteps of Dordrecht as the winner. The award was presented during the National Congress on City Marketing at…