Innovation Origins

🏖️ There are different kinds of people on vacation. Some pack their schedules when visiting new places, waking up early and touring through new cities, marching every street, and visiting every iconic monument/museum/building until dawn. There are others who go camping and chill at the beach or the mountains, taking the occasional picture of a sunset or barbecue. 📵 Yet, more are more people are going on tech-free retreats. Read more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/edBeCWqM

🛡️ The European Union has released a comprehensive cybersecurity report highlighting significant risks in the telecommunications and electricity sectors. The assessment, published on Thursday, identifies supply chain vulnerabilities, particularly in 5G networks and renewable energy infrastructure. 💻 Key concerns include a shortage of cybersecurity professionals, threats from cyber criminals and state-sponsored actors, and attacks on roaming infrastructure. Read more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/ewHEMQUT

🚐 Dutch companies are making inroads in the motorhome industry. Homegrown custom motorhomes are challenging the established German market. A product designer from Culemborg is setting the tone for this trend with his creation Ventje. Read more 👇🏻

💡 What's up in the world of innovation today? Here is our daily recap 👇🏻 ⚡ RWE and TotalEnergies Energies to jointly develop the OranjeWind offshore farm. Read more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/ewttHATj 🧑🏻⚕️ Last week, doctors at Amsterdam UMC completed the successful implantation of the first dual wireless pacemaker in Europe. In this new episode of the BIO spotlight, we focus on wireless pacemakers. Read more ➡️https://lnkd.in/exRQap2x

♻️ Textile recycling company RE&UP Recycling Technologies recently raised €70 million for further expansion. Their process segregates polycotton blends into pure materials, creating high-performance, traceable fibers from waste. 🟢 In this new episode of the GREEN spotlight, we zoom into their technology. Read more 👇🏻

💡 What's up in the world of innovation today? Here is our daily news roundup 👇🏻 ♻️ NoPalm Ingredients announced the successful closure of a € 5 million seed funding round. Read more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/g4w-4xYP 🏹 The Olympic Games will officially kick off tomorrow with the opening ceremony, yet some disciplines have already started their program. IO spoke with Han Dirkx from alphabeats about a brain training pilot they conducted with the Dutch archers' Olympic team before the Games. Read more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gEgBx68g

🗻 Stress, stress, and more stress. Half of Dutch workers lie awake from time to time because of it. And besides work, there are numerous other sources in daily life that make us fret. So, how nice is it to be able to retreat to an Alpine landscape in the blink of an eye? 💡 Psylaris, a software company based in Limburg, developed a relaxation module based on virtual reality (VR). “People find peace and then can get back to it three times as hard,” says Mike Verhiel, co-founder and CEO of the company. Read more 👇🏻

✨ What happened in the world of innovation today? We listed it for you: 🌍 The Netherlands has the potential to become a leading country in green hydrogen. The goals are clear, and the ambition is high. But will plans and reality coincide in time? The situation of the United Kingdom and Spain contrasts with the Dutch hydrogen dynamic. This calls for a careful comparison of hydrogen developments in these three European contexts. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/eRa-4SHc 🥐 The world’s top athletes have finally arrived in Paris, the capital of France and fashion with open arms, and... cardboard beds? Yes, you heard that right. Cardboard beds are but one of the eco-friendly measures being applied this edition. The City of Light is shining on sustainability, proving that the future of the Olympics is not just golden but green. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/e72TTPym 🤩 Startup event LEVEL UP launches international award for promising startups Brainport Eindhoven Brainport Eindhoven Read it here: https://lnkd.in/edhKXV3Q

🥩 “In 200 years, the current bio-industry will be on par with slavery in our perception.” Krijn De Nood, founder of cultured meat startup Meatable, is convinced of this. With the startup, De Nood aims to meet the global demand for meat without harming people, animals, or the planet. He was the CEO of the company, but recently the new CEO, Jeff Tripician, took over. During the international startup event LEVEL UP 2024 in Eindhoven, De Nood will give a keynote on his experiences, successes, and lessons learned as an entrepreneur. In this article, you get a sneak peek of his story: https://lnkd.in/geVFr3aT The Gate BOM (Brabantse Ontwikkelings Maatschappij) BRAVENTURE

✨ What happened in the world of innovation today? We listed it for you: 🌍 Europe's technology sector is falling behind and productivity is 30% lower than the US. A new IMF report highlights the urgent need for a robust venture capital ecosystem to boost innovation and competitiveness. International Monetary Fund Read it here: https://lnkd.in/esj9XPC3 👩🌾 Brussels has given the Netherlands permission to financially support livestock farmers who voluntarily leave vulnerable nature reserves. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/eW8fiAq8 🤩 Startup event LEVEL UP launches international award for promising startups Brainport Eindhoven Brainport Eindhoven Read it here: https://lnkd.in/edhKXV3Q