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In the series TeamCaptains Then & Now, we talk with a former and current team manager of student teams within the 4TU Federation. Students from the four technical universities in the Netherlands each year prove their innovative strengths in various student teams. How is/was their experience? What are their most important lessons? And what does that mean for their future?

Read our stories about this event, focused on innovation in the defense industry.

Eleven agrifoodtech startups from StartLife’s Demo Day showcase how innovation, science, and purpose come together to build a more sustainable global food system.

In this series, we highlight the innovation areas of Holland High Tech. We look at high-tech innovations that contribute to solutions for urgent transitions.

In the series “The Future of Voting,” we explore how new technology is changing the voting process.

TechLeap’s State of Dutch Tech 2025 reveals a split: more scaleups, but fewer new startups secured €100K+ funding. Larger firms and scaleups are relocating—often to the US—for capital and growth, citing domestic hurdles like the nitrogen crisis and political instability. Key questions: Why are companies leaving? How can the Netherlands retain and attract innovative businesses to stay competitive?

Which parties actually translate innovative ideas into the House of Representatives? We investigated it in this series.

On November 13, nine selected AI startups will pitch their most innovative solutions. The Brabant initiative offers them a platform to present their ideas, connect with market leaders, and accelerate their growth. IO+ is a co-organizer and covers the event.

Watt Matters in AI is a conference that aims to explore the potential of AI with significantly improved energy efficiency. In the run-up to the conference, IO+ publishes a series of articles that describe the current situation and potential solutions. Tickets to the conference can be found at wattmattersinai.eu.

Where are Europe's cleanest waters to swim? Where can you enjoy more hours of sunshine? This summer, we dive into some figures about Europe's most popular destinations.