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Dutch University Transforms Engineering Education with Real-World Problem Solving
Eindhoven, Thursday, 1 January 2026.
Eindhoven University of Technology has revolutionized how future engineers learn by implementing Challenge-Based Learning across its programs, moving away from traditional lectures to hands-on collaboration with industry partners. The innovative approach now serves 4,400 students annually through 40 specialized courses, teaching them to tackle uncertainty and real-world problems. Alumni like Bas Verkaik, who founded battery technology company ELEO Technologies after participating in student teams, credit the methodology with developing their entrepreneurial skills and professional growth in the competitive tech landscape.
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Rotterdam Partners with Brazil to Build Europe's Largest Green Hydrogen Import Route
Rotterdam, Tuesday, 30 December 2025.
Brazil aims to become the world’s cheapest green hydrogen producer, leveraging year-round sunshine and consistent wind conditions to generate reliable renewable energy. The Port of Rotterdam, already a shareholder in Brazil’s Port of Pecém, plans to establish a direct supply chain bringing Brazilian green hydrogen to European markets. This partnership could transform the Netherlands into Europe’s central hub for clean energy distribution, reducing the continent’s dependence on fossil fuel imports and supporting its transition to sustainable energy sources.
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Noord-Holland Launches Expanded Business Acceleration Program with New Partners
Haarlem, Wednesday, 31 December 2025.
The province of Noord-Holland has revamped its GO!-NH acceleration program with ROM InWest as a key implementation partner, expanding beyond startups to include established SMEs with innovative products. The program now offers three distinct tracks - Market Readiness, Scaling Readiness, and Alumni - providing free, comprehensive support from market entry to scaling. This strategic partnership between provincial government and regional development agencies creates a ‘pressure cooker’ environment where businesses accelerate growth alongside peers within Noord-Holland’s innovation ecosystem, strengthening the region’s competitive advantage in fostering entrepreneurship.
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Netherlands Leads Europe with Stricter AI Data Protection Rules Under GDPR Framework
Netherlands, Wednesday, 31 December 2025.
The Netherlands is implementing enhanced data protection measures for AI systems processing personal information, positioning itself as a European leader in responsible AI governance. With 44% of Dutch companies using algorithms that process personal data and over 70% admitting to irresponsible handling, new regulations address critical compliance gaps. The Dutch Data Protection Authority launched public consultations on GDPR requirements for generative AI, while research projects focus on ethical AI development in medical and energy sectors, demonstrating the country’s comprehensive approach to balancing innovation with privacy rights.
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Leading University Appoints AI Expert to Transform Crop Development for Global Food Security
Wageningen, Wednesday, 31 December 2025.
Wageningen University has selected Professor Agnieszka Golicz to lead its Plant Breeding department starting March 2026, bringing cutting-edge artificial intelligence and genomics expertise to accelerate crop development. Golicz, currently at Germany’s Justus Liebig University, specializes in explainable AI that can predict which plant crosses will produce the best trait combinations, potentially revolutionizing how crops are developed for climate resilience and food security challenges.
