IO+ Podcasts

Today, we explore two fascinating Dutch innovations: a haptic system saving pilots' lives and Tilburg's socially impactful startup ecosystem addressing everyday challenges.Sources:https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/touchwaves-turning-touch-into-a-lifesaving-pilot-interfaceandhttps://ioplus.nl/en/posts/tilburg-demos-pitches--drinks-the-power-of-community-innovation

Today, we explore how regulatory burdens are affecting Dutch startups and some innovative diabetes care solutions emerging from Limburg that could transform patient outcomes.Sources:https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/study-regulatory-burden-hinders-growth-of-startups-and-scaleupsandhttps://ioplus.nl/en/posts/limburg-digital-solutions-ease-the-burden-on-diabetics-care-

Today, we explore breakthrough medical AI that's saving hearts and a student-built electric car that's challenging the entire auto industry. Sources:https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/ai-predicts-repeat-heart-attacks-better-than-expertsandhttps://ioplus.nl/en/posts/students-build-electric-car-that-you-can-repair-yourself

Today, we explore two fascinating dimensions of Dutch innovation. We'll examine why Dutch startups might be struggling to compete with Silicon Valley and explore the remarkable world of Dutch mechatronics, powering some of the world's most advanced technologies.Sources:https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/what-silicon-valley-gets-rightand-the-netherlands-still-doesnt-andhttps://ioplus.nl/en/posts/einstein-telescope-asml-the-power-of-dutch-mechatronics

Today, we explore cutting-edge Dutch drone defense technologies. With recent incidents disrupting Eindhoven Airport and military bases, these innovations couldn't be more timely. Let's hear what BeephoniX and Fiducial have in store for us.Sources:https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/beephonix-bets-on-acoustic-intelligence-to-counter-drone-threats-andhttps://ioplus.nl/en/posts/fiducial-brings-frontline-tested-autonomy-to-counter-drone-fightMore on the Blue Magic event, where BeephoniX and Fiducial presented their solutions here: https://ioplus.nl/en/series/blue-magic-netherlands

Today, we explore how Dutch companies are making waves in European deep tech funding and discover the Netherlands' innovative regional approach to defense technology.Sources:https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/3-out-of-8-awarded-eic-scale-ups-are-dutchandhttps://ioplus.nl/en/posts/cooperation-as-a-capability-rewiring-defence-innovation

Today, we dive into two critical Dutch issues: the housing crisis with a surprising engineering angle and an unprecedented media coalition fighting tech giants' growing influence over our information landscape.Sources:https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/the-solution-to-the-housing-shortage-train-more-engineersandhttps://ioplus.nl/en/posts/dutch-media-call-for-policy-to-safeguard-information-landscape

Today, we're exploring the innovative heart of Dutch manufacturing and a fascinating breakthrough in AI-powered food technology that's transforming product development. Sources:https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/brabant-gelderland-overijssel-nl-falling-behind-in-technologyandhttps://ioplus.nl/en/posts/aka-foods-raises-172m-to-launch-ai-powered-food-studio

From the uncomfortable realities of defense tech development to a breakthrough in university intellectual property frameworks, we're diving into how the Netherlands continues to shape tomorrow's landscape.Sources:https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/when-war-becomes-a-market-blue-magic-and-the-ukraine-living-labandhttps://ioplus.nl/en/posts/dutch-universities-set-new-ip-transfer-standard-for-spinoffs

Today, we explore some fascinating Dutch innovations. From a revolutionary butter alternative revolutionizing baked goods to nuclear-powered ships setting sail for a greener future.Sources:https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/prevo-biotech-engineering-nature-for-better-foodandhttps://ioplus.nl/en/posts/study-700-ships-will-be-sailing-with-nuclear-reactors-by-2050

Today, we to explore two fascinating innovations: a revolutionary solution for iron deficiency and a drone detection system that can hear what we can't see.Sources:https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/ironic-biotech-making-iron-absorption-as-easy-as-drinking-waterandhttps://ioplus.nl/en/posts/not-in-sight-still-visible-detecting-drones-around-the-corner

Today, we explore how AI is giving batteries a second life in Eindhoven and the economic impact of the Netherlands' space sector.Sources:https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/fabbs-wins-ai-pitch-competition-with-second-life-battery-solutionandhttps://ioplus.nl/en/posts/report-space-sector-generates-12-billion-for-the-netherlands

Today, we explore how the Einstein Telescope is revolutionizing Dutch deep tech and examine the concerning enrollment trends at Dutch universities.Sources:https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/einstein-telescope-as-a-catalyst-for-dutch-deep-techandhttps://ioplus.nl/en/posts/enrollment-decline-at-dutch-universities-raises-concerns

Today, we explore Dutch innovations tackling major challenges - from a startup freezing carbon emissions to an AI platform that bridges technology with business operations.Sources:https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/from-student-idea-to-co-capture-system-for-industryandhttps://ioplus.nl/en/posts/dataspeak-the-bridge-that-connects-ai-to-real-business-processes

Today, we explore two fascinating topics: a provocative idea about Dutch startups and the Dutch presence at the COP30 climate summit in Brazil.Sources:https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/why-the-dutch-innovation-ecosystem-needs-fewer-startups-not-moreandhttps://ioplus.nl/en/posts/cop30-kicks-off-how-climate-technology-can-make-a-difference

Today, we explore a fascinating Dutch startup revolutionizing food security with portable farms, and a cloud acquisition raising data sovereignty concerns across Europe.Sources:https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/hippotainer-fresh-food-anywhere-on-earthandhttps://ioplus.nl/en/posts/kyndryl-acquires-solvinity-raising-data-sovereignty-concerns-

Today, we explore the Dutch approach to systems engineering education and a revolutionary Finnish food-tech innovation that transforms ordinary flour into high-quality protein.sources:https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/happy-plant-protein-turning-local-flour-into-global-opportunityandhttps://ioplus.nl/en/posts/systems-engineering-education-foundation-for-hightech-production

Today, we explore how AI is driving real business growth in the Netherlands and a remarkable innovation from Delft helping Parkinson's patients communicate better.Sources:https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/ai-helps-dutch-companies-grow-new-research-findsandhttps://ioplus.nl/en/posts/student-wins-global-award-with-keyboard-for-parkinsons-patients

Today, we talk about transparent solar panels revolutionizing greenhouses and an AI system predicting recovery outcomes for coma patients.Sources:https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/terrachange-solar-harvests-the-sunlight-twice-energy-and-foodandhttps://ioplus.nl/en/posts/medai-clarity-for-relatives-and-doctors-in-the-toughest-times-

Today, we explore Axelera AI's revolutionary approach to edge computing and dive into a major initiative to attract international tech talent to the Netherlands' semiconductor industry.Sources:https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/stop-scaling-cloud-chips-axelera-ai-warns-purpose-built-ai-winsandhttps://ioplus.nl/en/posts/universities-of-applied-sciences-to-recruit-tech-talent-abroad