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Amsterdam knowledge institutions and ROM InWest sign collaboration agreement for innovation in Life Science Health
The UvA, VU, Amsterdam UMC, HvA and ROM InWest have signed a collaboration agreement on 12 March 2024. The parties are intensifying their collaboration for more entrepreneurship and innovation in Life Science Health (LSH).
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SusPhos partners with Europe’s largest sludge incinerator to build first-of-its-kind phosphate recycling factory
UvA spin-off SusPhos partners with Europe’s largest sludge incinerator, Slibverwerking Noord-Brabant (SNB), to build first-of-its-kind phosphate recycling factory.
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Giulia Giubertoni and Sander Woutersen receive IXA Proof-of-Concept funding
To develop an optical spectroscopy device for sizing molecules and nanoparticles
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HvA Venture Centre is now powered by IXA-HvA
For IXA -HvA and HvA Venture Centre 2024 started positive with their partnership in full swing. It is a milestone in the mission to support students from all AUAS faculties in developing their entrepreneurial competences. The Venture Centre is dedicated to nurturing the entrepreneurial spirit within AUAS student community. Through different initiatives like the 10K […]
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Berno Bucker appointed interim director Demonstrator Lab VU
Berno Bucker will step into the role of interim director of Demonstrator Lab VU. He’s succeeding Linda van de Burgwal, who was director for the past two years. Berno is no stranger to the Demonstrator Lab, having launched his own start-up there six years ago and spending the last four years coaching Demonstrator Lab projects. […]
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Funding for novel lysosomal protease inhibitors for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease is becoming a healthcare burden of epidemic proportions for which there is no cure. UvA researcher Dr. Ewelina Weglarz-Tomczak addresses the underlying molecular mechanisms of neurodegeneration in the disease. She will be bringing her invention one step closer to clinic with a €100,000 proof-of-concept grant by IXA to evaluate the designed lead structures […]
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Scouting, training and polishing: in search of a world-class HIV vaccine
There is not yet a vaccine against the second deadliest infection in the world after tuberculosis: HIV. No one has been able to develop a vaccine thus far, but Professor of Virology Rogier Sanders of Amsterdam UMC is optimistic about the possibility of developing one now, specifically targeting rare immune cells capable of making antibodies. […]
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Lightcore aims to Revolutionize Consumer Electronics through Light-Powered Innovation
Every Dutch household has over 40 electronical devices that have a staggering need for batteries. Our reliance on batteries results in significant financial and environmental costs. UvA spinoff Lightcore, founded by Dr. Tijmen Bakker, is developing a revolutionary light-powered solution for consumer electronics that is efficient, innovative, and sustainable. Lightcore has now been granted a […]
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Four Amsterdam start-ups selected in Academic Startup Competition’s top 20
On the basis of their pitch, these start-ups have been selected by an expert jury and investors to participate in workshops, promotional programmes and peer-to-peer learnings to help the startups’ founders accelerate the growth and scalability of their companies.
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Exciting Collaboration between Amsterdam UMC and Primal Pictures Enhances Medical Education
There is a significant milestone in medical education through a newly forged licensing agreement between Amsterdam UMC and Primal Pictures. This collaboration marks a pivotal step in the enhancement of anatomical education, thanks to the innovative work of Dr. Bernadette de Bakker, embryologist at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
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