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  • TAKING ALL THE TIME FOR FAREWELL WITH AI.

    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…

    Themes:
    • Innovation
  • ENTREPRENEURSHIP IS ALSO ABOUT GIVING BACK.

    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…

    Themes:
    • Innovation
  • SCANNING MICROCHIPS AT THE ATOMIC LEVEL.

    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…

    Themes:
    • Innovation
  • GETTING YOUNG PEOPLE OUT OF DEBT WITH AN APP.

    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…

    Themes:
    • Innovation
  • FLOATING SOLAR PARKS AT SEA.

    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…

    Themes:
    • Innovation
  • A CIRCULAR PLATFORM FOR PRE-LOVED ELECTRONICS.

    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…

    Themes:
    • Innovation

Events

  • Are you a student looking for an internship during your studies or your first full-time role? Meet us at Erasmus Recruitment Days 2026 to hear about job opportunities in the…

    Themes:
    • Students
    Content-type:
    • Recruitment Event
  • Are you a creative entrepreneur looking for a workspace? The Piekfabriek is hosting an entrepreneurs’ meeting where you can explore whether the space is the right fit for you. What’s it…

    Themes:
    • Built Environment
    Content-type:
    • Meetup
  • 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…

    Themes:
    • Innovation
    Content-type:
    • Challenge
  • On 29 January 2026, the Food & Flower industry comes together once again at the NXT HeroFestival, powered by HortiHeroes, Robocrops by Agrifood | NXTGEN Hightech & Division Q. What’s…

    Themes:
    • Food
    Content-type:
    • Festival
  • Meet us at The State of Dutch Tech 2026, Techleap’s annual flagship event, where founders, investors, policymakers, and ecosystem leaders unite to challenge the status quo and accelerate progress. What’s…

    Themes:
    • Digital
    Content-type:
    • Conference

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