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VU researchers develop research equipment to identify contaminants in water
Water, comprising over 70% of our planet, is the source of all life. The presence of emerging contaminants in our water, including pharmaceuticals, pose serious health and environmental risks, such as DNA damage, reproductive issues, and cancer. New equipment to detect these contaminants developed by VU researchers has been sold to other research groups all over the world. Now the researchers are taking the next step, together with IXA, to expand sales to water companies worldwide as well as other applications such as food and drug discovery research.
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Tackling learning difficulties in Academic Workplace
The Academic Workplace Rudolf Berlin Center (AW RBC) aims to make a meaningful contribution by supporting young people with learning disabilities through enhanced education and care.
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Contribute to Amsterdam’s Future: test your innovation at SAIL and the Amsterdam Marathon
Are you looking for a testing ground for your innovation? SAIL and the Amsterdam Marathon present an excellent opportunity to test your ideas. These major events attract millions of visitors and come with sustainability, accessibility, and logistical challenges that need fresh solutions. The In Residence Events program allows you to test your innovation during these […]
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New vibrant red fluorescent protein has massive global impact on cell biology R&D
Fluorescent proteins are essential tools in biological research, helping to visualize various cell types and structures. They play a key role in studies ranging from stem cell research to investigations into cancer-related proteins. A research team from the University of Amsterdam, led by Dorus Gadella, has developed a new, bright red fluorescent protein called mScarlet3. […]
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Amsterdam UMC Impact Model: a guide for researchers
To support the impact journey of researchers, Amsterdam UMC has created an Impact Model that guides them through the stages needed for a successful impact initiative, covering key considerations and processes.
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HvA Venture Centre empowers over 650 students with entrepreneurship skills and mindset
We’re thrilled to share the success of the HvA-wide EXPLORE Workshops, organized by the Venture Centre HvA (part of IXA-HvA). These workshops are designed to ignite entrepreneurial spirit among students, helping them discover their competencies and attitudes. The goal? Equip students to spot opportunities and create value within their fields—whether in business, healthcare, or other […]
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AI start-up Longform.ai secures €300,000 funding to revolutionize audio data analysis
Longform.ai BV, a spin-off from the University of Amsterdam (UvA) and based in Amsterdam, has secured €300,000 in funding from Innovatiefonds Noord-Holland. In addition, the company has benefited from extensive mentorship provided by the TTT-AI program, accelerating both its research and commercialization efforts. Longform.ai is building a cutting-edge platform that leverages generative AI to extract […]
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NWO Demonstrator grant for new photonic microchip technology ready to create breakthroughs
Imran Avci, from the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, has secured the NWO Demonstrator grant for a project titled SOHO: A New Approach for Ultra-Precise, Fast, and Sensitive Photonic Microchip Measurements. The innovation in this field is expected to lead to breakthroughs in quantum computing, neuromorphic processors, wearable sensors, Lidar systems, […]
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VU becomes member of the Next Food Collective to accelerate transition into sustainable food
VU Amsterdam has become partner of Next Food Collective, an organisation that unites the entire agro-food industry to launch and implement impactful initiatives to accelerate the transition to a healthy and sustainable food system. Also closely involved in the Next Food Collective membership is VU IXA-GO, to support collaborations between researchers and third parties. “The […]
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Green chemistry breakthrough for sustainable advances in medicine and manufacturing
Researchers Tati Fernandez and Kezuan Deng of the University of Amsterdam have developed an innovative, eco-friendly method for producing biaryls—chemical compounds that play a crucial role in the creation of many medicines, agrochemicals, and materials used in displays and lighting (OLEDs). Traditionally, manufacturing biaryls involves complex processes that generate significant waste and rely on harmful, […]
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