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Pre-finalists of the Innovation Award 2023 announced!

Topics that you will see this year are most definitely novel uses of AI, for instance in academia and in health, clever notions on how to deal with the effects of climate change, inspiring solutions in medical care technology, ideas about solving mental health issues, and innovative plans for improving education.

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IXA at the BIO International Convention to boost life science partnerships

From 4-9 June, IXA attended the BIO International Convention in Boston, aiming for global partnerships. The BIO International Convention attracts 14,000+ biotechnology and pharma leaders for one week of intensive networking to discover new opportunities and promising partnerships. A team of six business developers from both the Amsterdam UMC and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam had 87 […]

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REC Impact at University of Amsterdam’s Roeterseiland Campus

At Amsterdam’s Roeterseiland Campus (REC) a Hub will arise, dedicated to cultivating a culture of impact learning, research, innovation, and valorisation.

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CZ invests in eHealth app IkHerstel

IkHerstel, an app that helps patients recover after surgery, is getting a capital injection by  CbusineZ – the investment arm of health insurer CZ, together with investment company Healthy Capital.

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Madglove wins ASIF P!tch XL event, revolutionizing rehabilitation with innovative solution

Madglove, a participant in the Demonstrator Lab at VU Amsterdam, has clinched the top spot at the ASIF P!tch XL event, marking a significant milestone in their mission to revolutionize the field of rehabilitation.

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VU start-up Fitsurance receives subsidy for innovative health platform

Fitsurance is intensifying the development of the digital health platform 3D lifestyle Coaching that counters chronic diseases through generating personal lifestyle advice.

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Two VU start-ups in Techleap’s Pole Position programme

Photosynthetic & Veridis, two VU start-ups, are part of the Pole Position Programme #4 by Techleap. Through the programme, like-minded industry experts who will guide the founders of Photosynthetic & Veridis on their journey towards becoming global leaders and take Pole Position. Techleap is a government funded organization to connect and empower startups to grow and sustain a productive tech community.

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Phlox Therapeutics raises additional seed funding for RNA therapies

Phlox, a private biotechnology spin-off from Amsterdam UMC and specializing in developing innovative RNA-therapeutics for rare genetic cardiomyopathies, has secured additional seed funding to advance Phlox’s lead program aimed at rare genetic laminopathies.

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UvA spin-off Panel BV receives PoC funding from Innovatiefonds Noord-Holland (IFNH) 

Panel B.V., a spin-off from the University of Amsterdam, has received a loan from the Innovatiefonds Noord-Holland. This loan will enable Panel to continue building its innovative tool for inclusive participation processes. The unique method was designed by sociologists Gerben Moerman and Christiaan Bröer of the UvA Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences.  The method […]

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Levi’s partners with VU alumni start-up Lalaland.ai to revolutionize shopping experience

Levi Strauss & Co., a well-known denim giant, recently announced its partnership with VU start-up Lalaland.ai, a Dutch start-up co-founded by VU alumni International Business Administration Michael Musandu and Ugnius Rimsa. During the recent Business of Fashion Professional Summit, Levi’s shared its plans to test Lalaland’s AI technology to transform its shopping experience, making it […]

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