
Big ideas met real-world impact at the Erasmus University Challenge Grand Finale.

Mauro swapped Sardinia for Eindhoven and has been an IO+ editor for 3 years. As a GREEN+ expert, he covers the energy transition with data-driven stories.

Big ideas met real-world impact at the Erasmus University Challenge Grand Finale.

Startup Struck helps fast tracking building permits through its AI-powered platform.
Once again, the number of hours with energy surpluses rose in 2025, highlighting the need for investments in energy storage and the grid.

If the past decade was defined by the expansion of renewables, 2026 may be the year the energy transition entered a more complex phase.

Hydryx is developing a smart system to address landfills methane outfputs, enhancing energy production and slashing emissions.

Battery repair is set to become the standard in the EU. IO+ visited a battery repair line.

Currentt brings energy control home with a cloud-free, cybersecure system for households and SMEs.

EU reverses ICE ban, creating uncertainty and slowing EV adoption in Europe.

As more people will move to cities, keeping them as livable as possible is a priority. Innovation can help in many ways.

French startup Vektor opened its gigafactory, offering new hope for establishing a robust European battery ecosystem.

New rules and more would help Europe create more billion-valued companies, argues EIC board member Dr. Francesco Profumo.
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The Netherlands should focus on scaling companies in key technology areas where it still has a competitive edge, experts argue.