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Societal Impact Awards for two VU humanities projects

As part of the VU profile theme Connected World, the Societal Impact Award has been awarded to humanities researchers Fokke Gerritsen and Laura Rupp. Fokke Gerritsen’s project, Water Memories, aims to address modern sustainability challenges through a heritage walk, harnessing the historical water structures of Istanbul reflecting its Byzantine and Ottoman heritage. Laura Rupp’s project […]

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VU researcher of ‘Levenstestament’ sheds light on societal dynamics

The ‘levenstestament’ is on the rise as a legal document enabling adults to appoint a representative and record their wishes for when they are no longer able to make decisions, for example due to old age.

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Open now: TKI call for public private partnerships Amsterdam UMC

The grant amounts available to both AMC and VUmc will of course be combined again, creating a budget of approximately € 4 million that will be divided over the best PPP-research proposals that we will receive from all of you. Deadline for the pre-application is May 24.

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New investment in VU spin-off Rapid Photonics for even faster internet

Rapid Photonics receives funding from Innovatiefonds Noord-Holland for the development of an innovative production process of photonic chips with lithium niobate. Rapid Photonics B.V. is a spin-off of the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. Through the new convertible loan of €300,000, the company will be getting their technology market-ready to produce integrated photonic chips with lithium niobate, […]

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Four Amsterdam researchers admitted to NWO’s Faculty of Impact

In the Life Sciences & Health round, 14 researchers have been selected for the Faculty of Impact programme for two years of intensive and personal guidance in entrepreneurship, intellectual property and investment. Four Amsterdam based researchers have been selected as well: Anouk Post (VU), Olivier Lugier (UvA), Felix Paulußen (VU) and Ewelina Weglarz-Tomczak (UvA). A […]

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A glimpse of AI in chemistry: innovation, human capital, and partnerships

The Dutch chemical industry grapples with pressing challenges, such as green energy supply stability, the need for enhanced facilities and infrastructures to facilitate efficient scaling up of chemical processes, and the complexities surrounding material transition. These challenges underscore the imperative for increased innovation and robust public-private cooperation. Marco Tibaldi, from the Amsterdam Chemistry Network, explains […]

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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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