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Japanese Tech Company Wins Fifth Straight Dutch Government AI Grant
Netherlands, Thursday, 26 February 2026.
ELSOUL LABO has secured Dutch WBSO funding for five consecutive years, making it a rare recipient of sustained government backing for AI research. The company transforms complex blockchain operations into simple conversations - their latest breakthrough allows anyone to deploy Solana validators through natural language commands like ‘Deploy a mainnet validator,’ eliminating the need for technical expertise that previously required days of specialized training.
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Netherlands Commits €2.7 Billion to Voluntary Farm Buyouts in Nitrogen Crisis Battle
The Hague, Wednesday, 25 February 2026.
The Dutch government announced a massive €2.7 billion investment for voluntary farm buyouts as part of its strategy to combat nitrogen pollution. This funding represents a significant escalation in efforts to reduce agricultural emissions that threaten protected natural areas. However, environmental experts warn the current plans may not achieve the ambitious 50% nitrogen reduction target by 2035, potentially forcing involuntary farm closures if voluntary measures fail.
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Netherlands Tax Change Threatens Startup Employee Benefits with Levy on Unsold Shares
Amsterdam, Tuesday, 24 February 2026.
Dutch startups face a crisis as new 2028 tax laws will force employees to pay 36% tax on paper gains from company stock options they cannot sell. The Box 3 reform creates an unprecedented situation where startup workers may owe substantial taxes on illiquid equity compensation, potentially requiring personal loans to cover obligations.
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Three-Quarters of Dutch Workers Fear AI Will Eliminate Jobs Despite Innovation Push
Netherlands, Wednesday, 25 February 2026.
A striking paradox emerges as 75% of Dutch adults believe artificial intelligence will cause widespread job losses, even as the Netherlands invests heavily in becoming Europe’s AI innovation leader. The CBS research reveals that workers already using AI are more likely to fear replacement, with 56% expecting partial job displacement compared to 37% of non-users. This disconnect between national AI ambitions and public anxiety creates urgent challenges for policymakers balancing technological advancement with workforce concerns.
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Dutch AI Chip Startup Secures Record $250 Million in Europe's Largest Semiconductor Funding
Eindhoven, Wednesday, 25 February 2026.
Axelera AI’s groundbreaking funding round represents a watershed moment for European tech independence, as the Netherlands-based company challenges Nvidia’s dominance with energy-efficient edge computing solutions that process data locally rather than in power-hungry data centers.
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Dutch Biotech Company Secures €1.3 Million to Make Arthritis Drug More Effective
Netherlands, Wednesday, 25 February 2026.
Amplio Pharma uses an innovative approach that blocks cellular pumps to keep methotrexate inside inflammation cells longer, potentially revolutionizing treatment for millions of rheumatoid arthritis patients worldwide.
