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Dutch Investment Fund Powers €16 Million Across Four Innovation Rounds

Dutch Investment Fund Powers €16 Million Across Four Innovation Rounds

Amsterdam, Thursday, 11 December 2025.
ROM InWest demonstrates remarkable investment velocity, backing four diverse startups within weeks totaling €16.15 million. The fund’s portfolio spans AI surgical prediction technology, energy flexibility platforms, circular phone repair services, and aesthetic solar panels, showcasing Netherlands’ innovation breadth across healthcare, sustainability, and circular economy sectors.

Helpdesk Digitale Zorg and Dutch AI Coalition Join Forces for Inclusive Digital Healthcare

Helpdesk Digitale Zorg and Dutch AI Coalition Join Forces for Inclusive Digital Healthcare

Amsterdam, Thursday, 11 December 2025.
Helpdesk Digitale Zorg partners with the Dutch AI Coalition to create inclusive AI applications for digital healthcare, focusing on collaboration, equity, and innovation to ensure no one is excluded.

Netherlands Needs €4 Billion to Sustain Deeptech Startups

Netherlands Needs €4 Billion to Sustain Deeptech Startups

Amsterdam, Wednesday, 10 December 2025.
A report by Techleap and TNO stresses the urgency of securing €4 billion over five years to prevent the loss of innovative Dutch deeptech startups, crucial for economic growth.

ROM InWest and GO!-NH Join Forces to Boost Innovation in North Holland

ROM InWest and GO!-NH Join Forces to Boost Innovation in North Holland

Haarlem, Tuesday, 9 December 2025.
The revitalized GO!-NH program, supported by ROM InWest, aims to enhance innovation in North Holland by assisting local businesses in market entry and growth, strengthening the regional ecosystem.

Netherlands Boosts Defense with Innovation Focus

Netherlands Boosts Defense with Innovation Focus

The Hague, Tuesday, 9 December 2025.
The Netherlands plans major investment in defense innovation to enhance military capabilities, addressing past challenges and adapting to new global threats.

Netherlands Sets Ambitious 3% GDP Target for R&D Investment

Netherlands Sets Ambitious 3% GDP Target for R&D Investment

Amsterdam, Tuesday, 9 December 2025.
The Netherlands is pushing to allocate 3% of its GDP to R&D, aiming to close the innovation gap with giants like China and the U.S. Key strategies include establishing a disruptive innovation agency and boosting scientific knowledge utilization.

TU Eindhoven Secures €2.9 Million for AI4Optics Project

TU Eindhoven Secures €2.9 Million for AI4Optics Project

Eindhoven, Tuesday, 9 December 2025.
TU Eindhoven received multiple NWO grants, including €2.9M for AI4Optics, to advance optics innovation and dike safety, cementing its role in Dutch technological progress.

STZ Innovatienetwerk Launches Three Working Groups for 2026 Healthcare Innovation

STZ Innovatienetwerk Launches Three Working Groups for 2026 Healthcare Innovation

Utrecht, Tuesday, 9 December 2025.
STZ Innovatienetwerk plans to transform healthcare through three specialized working groups in 2026, focusing on strategic innovation to tackle sector challenges.

New Platform INNOvitrine Launched to Foster Innovation Sharing in Dutch Public Sector

New Platform INNOvitrine Launched to Foster Innovation Sharing in Dutch Public Sector

The Hague, Monday, 8 December 2025.
The INNOvitrine platform launched on 5 December 2025, aims to enhance collaboration and transparency among Dutch government entities by sharing innovative solutions, thereby strengthening the innovation climate.

LUGN Security Transforms Limburg with Cutting-Edge Drone Technology

LUGN Security Transforms Limburg with Cutting-Edge Drone Technology

Heerlen, Monday, 8 December 2025.
LUGN Security, based in Heerlen, revolutionizes Limburg’s security by deploying advanced drones, offering faster response times and enhanced surveillance capabilities, setting new standards in safety.