Ons laatste nieuws
European Project Targets 1000V Technology to Cut EV Charging Times
Amsterdam, Thursday, 12 February 2026.
The ODYSSEV project launched in early 2026 represents a breakthrough in electric vehicle technology, advancing high-voltage systems beyond 1000V to dramatically reduce charging times. Led by Dortmund University and funded by the EU’s Horizon Europe program, this 42-month initiative aims to make EVs more practical for everyday use through lighter vehicles and higher efficiency.
Laatste nieuws in green
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.
Laatste nieuws in community
European Fund Backs Nine Cross-Border Innovation Projects with €2.4 Million
Maastricht, Wednesday, 11 February 2026.
Small businesses across Netherlands, Germany, and Belgium secured €2.4 million in European funding through STIPP’s streamlined partnership program. With an impressive 82% approval rate, twenty-six companies formed international consortia to tackle industrial challenges, from carbon-composite aircraft propellers to laser-cleaning robots for high-tech facilities. The initiative addresses a critical gap by offering matchmaking services that turn isolated innovation ideas into funded cross-border collaborations, strengthening the Meuse Rhine region’s competitive edge in advanced manufacturing.
Laatste nieuws in data
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.
Laatste nieuws in semicon
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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Dutch Startup Raises €1.675 Million to Bring Hospital-Grade Heart Tests to Your Doctor's Office
Netherlands, Wednesday, 11 February 2026.
HeartEye’s breakthrough mobile ECG recorder enables general practitioners to perform comprehensive 12-channel heart diagnostics in under one minute, anywhere outside traditional hospital settings. This funding round attracted notable tech entrepreneurs including Schuberg Philis co-founder Pim Berger and positions the company to revolutionize cardiac care accessibility while reducing healthcare costs.
