Ons laatste nieuws
Dutch Company Secures €25 Million EU Loan to Protect Global Internet Cables
Amsterdam, Thursday, 15 January 2026.
Europe’s digital lifelines face growing threats, but Dutch innovator Optics11 just secured crucial funding to defend them. The Amsterdam-based company received a €25 million loan from the European Investment Bank on January 14, 2026, to advance fiber-optic sensors that can detect sabotage attempts on undersea cables carrying global internet traffic. With 70% of Europe’s trade flowing through maritime routes, this technology provides early warning systems for submarine monitoring and critical infrastructure protection, strengthening European strategic autonomy against underwater security threats.
Laatste nieuws in green
Netherlands Crosses 50% Renewable Energy Threshold While Facing Billions in EU Penalty Costs
Amsterdam, Thursday, 15 January 2026.
The Netherlands achieved 50.5% renewable electricity in 2024, joining Europe’s clean energy leaders, yet faces potential €2.6 billion in penalties by 2030 for missing EU climate targets. Despite this milestone, the country projects only 32% renewable energy by 2030—far below the required 39% EU target. Solar power drove the transformation, surging from 1% in 2008 to nearly a quarter of renewable generation. However, uncertainty over subsidy schemes is already delaying new projects, with 75% of companies expecting development to halve. The paradox highlights Europe’s renewable revolution while exposing the costly gap between achievement and obligation.
Laatste nieuws in community
North Holland Province Renews GO!-NH Startup Acceleration Program with ROM InWest Partnership
Amsterdam, Wednesday, 14 January 2026.
The GO!-NH acceleration program has been revamped with a sharper focus and new implementation partners to support innovative companies in North Holland. ROM InWest now plays a crucial role in startup recruitment, selection, and guidance. The renewed program targets not only startups and scale-ups but also established SME companies with innovative products or services, broadening its reach to strengthen the entire regional entrepreneurial ecosystem in one of the Netherlands’ key economic regions.
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PSV Becomes First Dutch Football Club to Use AI for Injury Prevention
Eindhoven, Wednesday, 14 January 2026.
PSV Eindhoven has partnered with Philips to implement groundbreaking AI technology that predicts player injuries before symptoms appear. The system uses wearables to detect early signs of respiratory infections and overexertion, analyzing data through Philips’ RATE algorithm to forecast health risks up to two days before players feel unwell. This innovation allows coaches to adjust training schedules and medical staff to intervene proactively, potentially preventing both individual injuries and team-wide infections that could sideline multiple players during crucial matches.
Laatste nieuws in semicon
Dutch University Plans to Train 2,000 Extra Semiconductor Engineers to Meet Industry Demand
Eindhoven, Wednesday, 14 January 2026.
Eindhoven University of Technology will dramatically expand its semiconductor programs, adding nearly 2,000 master’s students and creating 15 new specialized tracks to address critical talent shortages in the Netherlands’ chip industry. The ambitious expansion, supported by €90 million in government funding through the Beethoven initiative, includes hiring 10 new electrical engineering professors and building new cleanroom facilities by 2027. This strategic move reinforces the Netherlands’ position as a global semiconductor hub, particularly supporting ASML and the broader Brainport Eindhoven ecosystem.
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Dutch Researchers Replace Risky Blood Monitoring Catheters with Neck Ultrasound
Eindhoven, Thursday, 15 January 2026.
Eindhoven University researchers developed a breakthrough carotid ultrasound technique that monitors patient circulation without invasive catheters. The four-year study shows neck ultrasound can track blood flow with the same precision as current catheter methods, potentially eliminating infection risks and patient discomfort during surgery and intensive care monitoring.
