Article Olympian gear helps IC staff beat the heat The coronavirus outbreak has led to the postponement of the 2020 Olympic Games due to be held in Tokyo this summer. A disappointment, but an understandable decision for athletes and sports aficionados alike. Fortunately, the Dutch Olympic committee was able to find a new purpose for some of its unused high-tech kit. 29 May 2020
Article Aquatics Centre Paris Olympics 2024: Cecilia Gross's sustainable sports architecture Introducing Cecilia Gross, representing VenhoevenCS, the Dutch architectural firm selected as the victor of the tender to bring to life the remarkable Aquatics Centre for the Paris Olympics 2024 along with co-architect Ateliers 2/3/4/ and international partners! 26 Feb 2024
Article Liwwa: finance for SMEs in Jordan The large majority of small and medium-sized enterprises in Jordan have difficulties to get financing. Fintech platform Liwwa is there to support them. 14 Jan 2021
Article Netherlands Innovation Roadshow 2021 After a very successful CES2021, part of the Dutch delegation continues to showcase its innovative tech solutions for global challenges during the virtual Netherlands Innovation Roadshow 2021. Join us for tailor-made market expansion sessions and meet our innovation and startup liaison officers at embassies and consulates throughout the world. 20 Jan 2021
Article FUMI Ingredients develops plant-based egg whites Egg white is the most important animal-based ingredient in many food products, from marshmallows and merengues to most bakery products. Using micro-organisms, the Netherlands Wageningen University biochemists Edgar Suarez Garcia and Corjan van den Berg, founders of FUMI Ingredients, created a tasteless ingredient with… 17 Mar 2020
Article 13 Dutch born solutions win CES Innovation Awards At the beginning of 2021, CES went fully digital for the first time ever. In January 2022, the world’s biggest Consumer Electronics Show will welcome 170,000 companies from 160 countries back to Las Vegas live. A record-breaking number of Dutch companies won CES Innovation Awards for excellent design, with 13 of… 14 Oct 2021
Challenge Digital transformation Towards an empowered digital transformation In solving societal and economic challenges the role of digital innovation is indispensable. For instance, in accelerating energy transition, maintaining security, and keeping healthcare affordable. 16 Aug 2022
Article Building a career in the Netherlands A small country that dreamed big: the Netherlands lays claim to countless business successes. It’s home to major multinationals, cutting-edge startups and a culture that welcomes innovation and collaboration. 13 Oct 2022
Article Sustainability champions: Women leading in agriculture innovation In a world where the demand for agrifood products continues to surge alongside concerns about climate change, resource depletion, and biodiversity loss, sustainable horticulture practices have become an urgent global priority. In the Netherlands, female entrepreneurs are taking the helm in sustainable agrifood and… 17 Oct 2023
Article Breathe easy with this innovative start-up In a fascinating twist, an aeronautical engineer delves into the intricate flows of the human body, leading to the birth of a groundbreaking medtech startup. Discover the story behind AMES and how their unique approach is simplifying health monitoring for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) patients,… 30 Jan 2024