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  • Rotterdam proud finalist iCapital Awards Europe

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    On December 4th, Rotterdam was a finalist for the iCapital Awards, alongside Grenoble and Liverpool, in the competition for the best European Innovation Capital. Rotterdam proudly took second place, behind…

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  • TAKING ALL THE TIME FOR FAREWELL WITH AI.

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    Everyone encounters the passing of a loved one during their lifetime, and it’s difficult enough without having to worry about canceling subscriptions and contracts. Closure can at least alleviate this…

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  • ENTREPRENEURSHIP IS ALSO ABOUT GIVING BACK.

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    Thanks to the scale of Helloprint, I have the opportunity to assist startups and other entrepreneurs. In fact, my company is the vehicle through which I can do what I…

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  • SCANNING MICROCHIPS AT THE ATOMIC LEVEL.

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    When you think of the Dutch chip industry, names like ASML or ASM might quickly come to mind. However, there’s more to it, a lot more. Consider Nearfield Instruments, a…

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  • GETTING YOUNG PEOPLE OUT OF DEBT WITH AN APP.

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    1 in 5 young people in the Netherlands faces significant financial problems. If not properly managed, these issues can haunt and dominate your life. With a clever app, we’re assisting…

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  • FLOATING SOLAR PARKS AT SEA.

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    SolarDuck produces Offshore Floating Solar systems, an innovative solution for creating floating solar parks at sea. Founder Don Hoogendoorn: “A few years ago, I was still in permanent employment. Three…

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  • A CIRCULAR PLATFORM FOR PRE-LOVED ELECTRONICS.

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    The founders of Valyuu worked at T-mobile for many years as students and were amazed at the amount of phones and tablets that people leave in the closet and just…

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Events

  • Course AI Aware

    Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a distant future: it’s already embedded in business operations, customer interactions, and everyday tools. Yet many small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are using AI…

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    • Digital
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  • CES Las Vegas 2026

    Experience the world’s most powerful tech event, CES Las Vegas, where global brands get business done. With over 142,000 attendees from 158 countries, including 81,600+ industry professionals and 53% Senior-Level…

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  • CIC Community Meetup: Cheers to 2026

    CIC Rotterdam invites its vibrant community to celebrate the past year’s achievements and welcome 2026 in style during its Community Meetup. What’s it about? The Community Meetup is a festive…

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  • MXT Groningen 2026

    MXT is the annual cross-tech conference held in Groningen. It brings together 400+ founders, investors, and innovators at the intersection of music, tech, and deep tech. With 5 unique stages, MXT 2026…

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  • Erasmus University Challenge: Grand Finale

    At the Grand Finale of the Erasmus University Challenge, the most promising student-led teams will present their solutions to industry pain points, backed by months of coaching, validation, and co-creation…

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