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Dutch Parliament Demands Government Keep National Digital Identity System Out of American Hands

Dutch Parliament Demands Government Keep National Digital Identity System Out of American Hands

The Hague, Thursday, 12 February 2026.
The Dutch Parliament overwhelmingly opposes the potential acquisition of Solvinity, which manages the critical DigiD digital identity system used by millions of Dutch citizens. Lawmakers fear the US Cloud Act could allow American authorities to access sensitive Dutch citizen data or disable essential government services if the system falls under US control through the proposed Kyndryl takeover.

Dutch Entrepreneur Creates First Seaweed Refinery to Combat Agricultural Nitrogen Crisis

Dutch Entrepreneur Creates First Seaweed Refinery to Combat Agricultural Nitrogen Crisis

Netherlands Tech Sector Grows to 11,000 Companies But Struggles to Scale Globally

Netherlands Tech Sector Grows to 11,000 Companies But Struggles to Scale Globally

European Fund Backs Nine Cross-Border Innovation Projects with €2.4 Million

European Fund Backs Nine Cross-Border Innovation Projects with €2.4 Million

Dutch Startup Raises €1.675 Million to Bring Hospital-Grade Heart Tests to Your Doctor's Office

Dutch Startup Raises €1.675 Million to Bring Hospital-Grade Heart Tests to Your Doctor's Office

Laatste nieuws in green

Dutch Energy Giant and Government Fund Invest in Circular Battery Pioneer

Dutch Energy Giant and Government Fund Invest in Circular Battery Pioneer

Amsterdam, Wednesday, 11 February 2026.
Greenchoice and Invest-NL have backed Zhero Systems, which transforms used lithium-ion cells into new energy storage systems, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional battery manufacturing that relies on polluting mines and costly recycling.

University Creates Photo App to Document Climate Change Through Seasonal Nature Tracking

University Creates Photo App to Document Climate Change Through Seasonal Nature Tracking

Scientists Create Hydrogen Fuel Using Only Liquid Metal, Sunlight, and Seawater

Scientists Create Hydrogen Fuel Using Only Liquid Metal, Sunlight, and Seawater

China's Flying Wind Turbine Successfully Powers National Grid from 2000 Meters Above Ground

China's Flying Wind Turbine Successfully Powers National Grid from 2000 Meters Above Ground

AI System Tracks Icebergs From Birth to Breakup, Revealing Hidden Climate Impact

AI System Tracks Icebergs From Birth to Breakup, Revealing Hidden Climate Impact

Laatste nieuws in community

Dutch Engineering University Highlights Stark Gender Gap with Student-Alumni Dialogue

Dutch Engineering University Highlights Stark Gender Gap with Student-Alumni Dialogue

Eindhoven, Wednesday, 11 February 2026.
At Eindhoven University of Technology, only 5 women appeared among 200 students at a recent Mechanical Engineering exam, illustrating the persistent gender imbalance in technical fields. The university marked International Day of Women and Girls in Science by featuring current student Ymke Tolboom and 1991 alumna Charlotte Philips in a campus conversation about navigating male-dominated engineering environments and the critical importance of female role models for normalizing women’s presence in STEM disciplines.

Dutch Early-Stage Fund UNIIQ Reaches 100th Investment After Decade of Innovation Support

Dutch Early-Stage Fund UNIIQ Reaches 100th Investment After Decade of Innovation Support

Netherlands Plans Bold 3% GDP Investment Target for Research and Development by 2030

Netherlands Plans Bold 3% GDP Investment Target for Research and Development by 2030

Netherlands Defense Ministry Forges Innovation Partnerships to Accelerate Military Technology Development

Netherlands Defense Ministry Forges Innovation Partnerships to Accelerate Military Technology Development

Dutch University Fails to Act Against Student Leader Accused of Three-Year Terror Campaign

Dutch University Fails to Act Against Student Leader Accused of Three-Year Terror Campaign

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Dutch Fintech Releases Guide to Help Banks Turn AI Experiments Into Profitable Operations

Dutch Fintech Releases Guide to Help Banks Turn AI Experiments Into Profitable Operations

Amsterdam, Wednesday, 11 February 2026.
Amsterdam-based Akkuro launched a comprehensive playbook addressing a critical industry challenge: most AI initiatives at financial institutions never move beyond promising pilot projects. The guide reveals that the problem isn’t technological capability but rather the absence of structured knowledge foundations. Akkuro’s solution focuses on treating knowledge as a strategic asset through governed decision rules and centralized data sources. The playbook specifically targets executives ready to integrate AI into critical decision-making while maintaining regulatory compliance and risk management standards. Most significantly, it promises measurable profit and loss impact from day one, transforming AI from a cost center into a valuable business driver through faster decisions, reduced operational costs, and enhanced customer experiences.

Dutch Railway NS Awards €400 Million IT Contract to American Firm Despite Security Concerns

Dutch Railway NS Awards €400 Million IT Contract to American Firm Despite Security Concerns

WhatsApp Faces Tougher Rules as EU Labels It Major Platform

WhatsApp Faces Tougher Rules as EU Labels It Major Platform

Netherlands Embraces Open Source to Break Healthcare Technology Monopolies

Netherlands Embraces Open Source to Break Healthcare Technology Monopolies

Israeli Startup Develops Zero-Click Spy Tools for Western Intelligence Agencies

Israeli Startup Develops Zero-Click Spy Tools for Western Intelligence Agencies

Laatste nieuws in semicon

Europe Launches €700 Million Semiconductor Facility to Challenge Asian Chip Dominance

Europe Launches €700 Million Semiconductor Facility to Challenge Asian Chip Dominance

Leuven, Monday, 9 February 2026.
The European Union has opened NanoIC, its largest semiconductor pilot line, with €700 million in funding at Belgium’s IMEC research center. This groundbreaking facility becomes Europe’s first to deploy advanced extreme ultraviolet lithography machines capable of producing chips beyond 2 nanometers—technology critical for artificial intelligence and autonomous vehicles. The initiative represents a strategic shift toward European semiconductor independence, reducing reliance on Asian suppliers while accelerating innovation from laboratory research to commercial production for startups and major corporations alike.

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Scientists Unlock Secret to Making Yeast Cells Live Longer for Industrial Production

Scientists Unlock Secret to Making Yeast Cells Live Longer for Industrial Production

Wageningen, Wednesday, 11 February 2026.
Wageningen University researchers secured €4 million in funding to study how yeast cells die and how to delay this process, potentially revolutionizing biotechnology manufacturing. The groundbreaking project, which began recruiting PhD students in February 2026, focuses on extending cellular lifespan to create more sustainable production of food proteins, pharmaceuticals, and biofuels. Thirteen doctoral candidates across seven European universities will investigate molecular death mechanisms in both baker’s yeast and three industrial species. The research could transform fermentation processes by keeping production cells alive longer, offering a competitive alternative to fossil fuel-based manufacturing methods.

Medical Giant Medtronic Acquires Dutch Surgical Device Startup for Global Expansion

Medical Giant Medtronic Acquires Dutch Surgical Device Startup for Global Expansion

Netherlands Creates Central Healthcare Innovation Hub to Streamline Medical Development

Netherlands Creates Central Healthcare Innovation Hub to Streamline Medical Development

Dutch Cows Test Positive for Bird Flu Antibodies in European First

Dutch Cows Test Positive for Bird Flu Antibodies in European First

Netherlands Invests €200 Million to Help Workers Stay Healthy Until Retirement

Netherlands Invests €200 Million to Help Workers Stay Healthy Until Retirement