Ons laatste nieuws
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.
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
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.
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.
Laatste nieuws in bio
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.
