Laatste nieuws in community

Eindhoven Young Academy Welcomes Nine Exceptional Researchers to Drive Innovation

Eindhoven Young Academy Welcomes Nine Exceptional Researchers to Drive Innovation

Eindhoven, Thursday, 8 October 2026.
The Eindhoven Young Academy of Engineering inducted nine new members to tackle major societal challenges, including an assistant professor who cycled 1,150 kilometers to join the university.

ROM InWest Celebrates Five Years of Boosting Innovation in North Holland

ROM InWest Celebrates Five Years of Boosting Innovation in North Holland

Haarlem, Wednesday, 7 October 2026.
Marking its fifth anniversary in October 2026, ROM InWest has successfully evolved from a regional newcomer into a vital investor, driving North Holland’s transition toward a sustainable economy.

Dutch Academic Startups Get Boost from New Million-Euro Fund

Dutch Academic Startups Get Boost from New Million-Euro Fund

Amsterdam, Wednesday, 7 October 2026.
Invest-NL has committed €10 million to Graduate Ventures’ new €125 million fund, backing Dutch university spin-offs alongside tech giants like former ASML and Snowflake CEOs.

Booking.com Takes Works Council to Court Over Mandatory Office Days

Booking.com Takes Works Council to Court Over Mandatory Office Days

Amsterdam, Tuesday, 6 October 2026.
In a landmark case, Booking.com is suing its works council to mandate two office days weekly, testing the legal boundaries of remote work rights for thousands of tech employees.

Dutch Government Opens New Funding for Sustainable Business Projects

Dutch Government Opens New Funding for Sustainable Business Projects

The Hague, Tuesday, 6 October 2026.
Launching on October 6, 2026, the Netherlands’ updated subsidy portfolio offers businesses massive funding pathways, including a €460 million energy allowance and new circular plastic transition grants.

Limburg Startup Initiative Expands Nationally to Drive Innovation

Limburg Startup Initiative Expands Nationally to Drive Innovation

Maastricht, Saturday, 3 October 2026.
Following its third annual event, the Brightlands Startup League is expanding beyond Limburg to connect regional startups with national resources, investors, and growth opportunities across the Netherlands.

AI Startup General Intuition Hits $6.2 Billion Valuation After New Funding

AI Startup General Intuition Hits $6.2 Billion Valuation After New Funding

Nijmegen, Friday, 2 October 2026.
Dutch entrepreneur Pim de Witte’s startup, General Intuition, secured $220 million, tripling its valuation to $6.2 billion by training advanced robotics AI using billions of video game clips.

Millions in New European Funding to Help Startups Turn Science Into Commercial Products

Millions in New European Funding to Help Startups Turn Science Into Commercial Products

Brussels, Friday, 2 October 2026.
The European Commission is injecting €500 million into Horizon Europe, establishing a dedicated pathway to fast-track scientific breakthroughs and advanced technologies directly into commercial markets.