Many researchers have already preceded you. Would you like to learn from them how they took the first steps in their impact journey? Watch the videos or read the blogs of a number of researchers and learn how they started, what they encountered, what their next steps were or how they obtained funding.
The impact story of Amsterdam UMC researchers Rogier Sanders en Godelieve de Bree: watch their video about designing a vaccine against HIV.
The impact story of VU researcher Melvyn Roerdink: watch the video of Melvyn Roerding about improving Parkinsonian gait with augmented reality
The Impact journey of HvA spin-off Hipper Therapeutics: Watch the video: Eerder naar huis en in de eigen omgeving revalideren
The Impact journey of researcher Laura Rupp: Watch the video of Laura Rupp about VU Global English Centre for better understanding and more inclusve education
The Impact story of researcher Maaike van Rest: Watch the video of Maaike van Rest about Sociale Informatie verwerking Test voor kinderen met licht verstandelijke beperking
The Entrepreneurial journey of Imran Avci: read the blog of Imran Avci: from research to founder of start-up Rapid Photonics
RehabAI@Home: public-private innovation for advancing rehabilitation
With RehabAI@Home, there is a unique public-private partnership between VU Amsterdam, Amsterdam UMC, Hogeschool van Amsterdam, and ROM InWest. The goal is to elevate innovation in rehabilitation care by combining science, artificial intelligence (AI), and entrepreneurship, making home rehabilitation more accessible and effective. Why RehabAI@Home? Healthcare faces significant challenges: The number of people […]
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Innovative Minds: insights from the next generation of scientist-entrepreneurs
Photograhpy by Monika Vaskorova Explore the journeys of UvA Researchers Tijmen Bakker, Olivier Lugier, and Ewelina Weglarz-Tomczak as they transformed their research into impactful startups. From developing solar cells and nanoparticles to creating enzyme-based treatments against Alzheimer’s, these scientists share their experiences of overcoming obstacles, securing funding, and utilizing university support in the context of […]
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Optics11’s new partnership for breakthrough underwater surveillance by Royal Netherlands Navy
VU spin-off Optics11, partners with Thales to equip Dutch submarines with advanced sonar technology to enhance underwater surveillance capabilities. The ability for the Royal Navy to detect threats in deep waters ensures that potential dangers are identified early. Ultimately, the advancements contribute to stronger national security, safeguarding our interests and maintaining stability. Thales delivers cutting-edge Sonar […]
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