Gen AI Revolutionizes Procurement: Boosting Productivity and Slashing Costs

Netherlands, Tuesday, 8 October 2024.
Generative AI is transforming procurement, with top organizations seeing a 54% increase in staff productivity and 47% reduction in process costs. This technological leap offers significant efficiency opportunities for companies, potentially reshaping the industry landscape.

AI Pioneers Hinton and Hopfield Clinch Nobel Prize in Physics

Dutch Education Embraces AI: NOLAI Spearheads Innovative Collaboration

European Cybersecurity Month 2024: Tackling Social Engineering Threats

ESA Launches Hera: A New Chapter in Planetary Defense

Dutch Energy Transition Accelerates with Ambitious Offshore Wind Plans

The Hague, Wednesday, 9 October 2024.
The Netherlands is ramping up its renewable energy efforts, with a focus on offshore wind power. The government aims to increase renewable energy share from 17% in 2023 to 27-42% by 2030, targeting 50 GW of offshore wind capacity by 2040. Recent tenders for large-scale wind farms in the North Sea highlight the country’s commitment to clean energy, as it phases out natural gas extraction and addresses grid congestion challenges.

Noord-Nederland's Hydrogen Ambitions Surge with €8 Billion Investment Plan

Norway Invests $3.1 Billion in Floating Offshore Wind

Eneco Unveils Netherlands' Largest Heat Pump for Sustainable Urban Heating

Dutch Government Invests €1 Billion to Accelerate Electric Truck Adoption

Dutch Startup Investments Dip, Raising Concerns in Tech Sector

Amsterdam, Wednesday, 9 October 2024.
Early-stage investments in Dutch startups have decreased by 15% in the first three quarters of 2024, sparking worry in the tech community. Despite this decline, the total investment amount has increased, driven by large funding rounds like Picnic’s €355 million raise.

Hoeksche Waard's Leisure Sector Networking Event Sparks Innovation

Beyond Borders: Empowering Dutch Female Entrepreneurs for Global Success

Dutch Tech Startups Join Techleap's Rise Batch #6 for Accelerated Growth

Weekend of Science: Inspiring Innovations from Dutch Engineers

AI System VespAI Combats Asian Hornet Threat to Bees

Utrecht, Tuesday, 8 October 2024.
University of Exeter’s VespAI uses aerial cameras and AI to detect Asian hornets and their nests, enabling swift intervention to protect bee populations. This innovative approach offers an eco-friendly alternative to traditional pest control methods, showcasing AI’s potential in biodiversity conservation.

Rabobank Invests in Farm-to-Table Revolution: Lokalist Gets a Boost

Vicebio Secures $100 Million to Revolutionize Respiratory Virus Vaccines

Avans Hogeschool Pioneers Agrifood Innovation through Student Research

Wolf Fencing Team Urges Farmers to Boost Livestock Protection

Dutch Stealth Startup Advances Secure CPU Technologies

Delft, Monday, 7 October 2024.
A well-funded stealth mode startup in the Netherlands is expanding its team to develop cutting-edge secure CPU technologies. The company is actively seeking experts in cybersecurity and semiconductors, signaling a significant advancement in secure computing solutions.

Quantum Computing: Revolutionary Yet Limited, Says Physicist

LG's Revolutionary Safety Layer Slashes EV Battery Fire Risk

Invest-NL Injects €5M into VCC Deep Tech Fund to Boost Dutch Innovation