Dutch universities: breeding ground for innovation and patents

Dutch universities: breeding ground for innovation and patents

Inventions in fields such as vaccines or mRNA research, materials science, or advances in laser technology all owe their existence to university research. A new report published this week by the European Patent Office (EPO) shows that patent applications for...
How does Europe manage waste?

How does Europe manage waste?

For some, taking out the trash is a burden, while others can get nerdy at correctly separating garbage: attitudes towards waste change differ. With 2050 being the deadline for Europe’s climate neutrality, we need to curb our litter production and reuse more. Good...
Companies warn the Dutch government on education cuts

Companies warn the Dutch government on education cuts

24 major Dutch companies and 15 startups have penned an open letter to the cabinet, expressing grave concerns over proposed budget cuts in education, research, and innovation. The letter, initiated by employers federation VNO-NCW and Universities of the Netherlands...

Germany’s bid on hydrogen impacts Europe’s energy landscape

According to Bloomberg reports, Germany will invest €19 billion in a hydrogen network. The infrastructure, which will be ready by 2032, aims to connect industrial areas and replace fossil fuels and will be made in its 60% by converting existing gas pipelines. The...