Every Sunday, our weekly review offers an overview of the most interesting stories around important innovations.

Bart, co-founder of Media52 and Professor of Journalism oversees IO+, events, and Laio. A journalist at heart, he keeps writing as many stories as possible.
Every Sunday, our weekly review offers an overview of the most interesting stories around important innovations.

“When enrolment has grown and we are delivering the right skilled professionals for industry, then we will have accomplished our mission.”
What founders misunderstand about funding, growth, and investability - lessons from Carbon Equity's Jacqueline van den Ende
At LEVEL UP 2026, the Nearfield Instruments founder warned that winning customers is only the beginning.
Pitch by Mert O. Astam beats those from Kyvvu and ATA Mute
At LEVEL UP, Peter Wennink urges companies to allow more experiment and iteration, without employees being canceled for their mistakes.
Every Sunday, our weekly review offers an overview of the most interesting stories around important innovations.

Recharge Eindhoven: “How do we create a less congested electricity grid so that Eindhoven can remain a liveable place for everyone?”

LEVEL UP began by asking how a founder can build a better company. Five years later, a much bigger question is on the table.
Construction of photonic chip pilot plant surges ahead. Installation of cleanrooms and climate control systems begins in a month.
Eight finalists and a wildcard: Be-Inc.ai, Offensys, One Horizon, UNSEQ, YourNeuroTune, Kyvvu, Synthgen and Rigidbody, Alzheimer.App.
Amid pitch anxiety and pizza, founders attending OWOW’s Startup Investment Afternoon are searching for that all-important second meeting.