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Netherlands Moves to Stop Large Corporations from Buying Up Small Competitors

The Hague, Wednesday, 23 September 2026.
In the first major change to Dutch merger laws since 1998, parliament approved new powers for regulators to block large corporations from buying out smaller competitors.

South Limburg Invests Millions to Boost Tech and Healthcare Innovation

Maastricht, Tuesday, 22 September 2026.
South Limburg has committed 15.5 million euros to ten regional projects, uniting sixteen municipalities and local universities to boost artificial intelligence, healthcare innovation, and talent development.

Eindhoven University of Technology Appoints Head of Research Partnership Oversight

Eindhoven, Monday, 21 September 2026.
Krist Vaesen has been appointed to lead Eindhoven University of Technology’s new committee, which will ethically assess the university’s research partnerships starting in early 2027.

Why There Is Virtually No Such Thing as a Failed Invention

Eindhoven, Monday, 21 September 2026.
Patent attorney Marco Coolen argues that failed innovations are merely misplaced; repurposing technologies, like celluloid’s shift from billiard balls to film, often sparks unexpected industry breakthroughs.

Why Future Engineers Are Using Mock Trials to Learn Ethics

Delft, Sunday, 20 September 2026.
TU Delft has launched open-access mock trial resources, allowing engineering students to debate the ethical and societal impacts of emerging technologies in a courtroom-style setting.

Dutch Government Unveils Digital Strategy to Accelerate Tech Innovation

The Hague, Saturday, 19 September 2026.
State Secretary Willemijn Aerdts launched an updated digital strategy, funding eighteen innovative projects—including healthcare AI—to boost small businesses and strengthen national technological sovereignty.

Dutch Government Pledges Billions to Stop Innovation Decline

The Hague, Friday, 18 September 2026.
Despite leading in digitalization, the Netherlands ranks 25th of 29 countries in innovation funding, prompting a massive €3.8 billion government investment package to secure its economic future.

Dutch Government to Slash Tax Relief for New Businesses to Ten Euros

The Hague, Thursday, 17 September 2026.
The Dutch government will slash the start-up tax allowance to €10 in 2027 because tax authority IT systems cannot technically process a direct reduction to zero.