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The technology of #automateddriving is developing steadily and is demonstrating impressive skills. What hurdles do industry and policymakers still have to clear on the way to safe deployment on public road? At TNO we work on this topic daily together with industry and policymakers. In this article I share my view on the current state of play in this field. 'Industry and public authorities need a thorough understanding of the fundamentals of safety thinking, so we don't get lost in anecdotal stories.' Five developments: ➡️Impressive progress in automated truck development ➡️Making safety risks quantifiable ➡️New standards and regulations need interpretation ➡️AI makes safety assessment even more important ➡️DCAS also calls for mentally engaged drivers            Read the full article > https://tno.to/jy7 #TNO #AV

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Partner in (fighting) crime and happy customer Valcon made an in-depth video about the results from our AI against Oil Spills Challenge with Rijkswaterstaat! Bram and Bart say why they and Valcon make time and budget available to participate in our AI for Good Challenges: 1️⃣ Sustainability - contributing to the #SDGs as part of Valcon's #CSR 2️⃣ Learning & Development! We challenge & guide engineers to implement the cutting-edge of AI 3️⃣ Getting to know new clients & industries 💪 It fills me with pride that we've created an environment with FruitPunch AI which helps cutting-edge engineers & companies like Valcon stay on the cutting-edge 😊 Reach out if you're interested to see what we could do for you 😉 Watch the video for a quick breakdown or the extended version here: https://lnkd.in/dwjuTWzA Maurice I Sako I Dorian I Soogeun I Gijs I Nik I Rafaël I Ruurd I Martine I Hilde | Arjé | LUMO Labs | Shamrock Ventures | Gerard | Jay | Mirja #aiforenvironmentalgood #ai4good #aiforgood #aitechnology #learninganddevelopment

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Yesterday, a couple of members of the Charging Energy Hubs project participated in the inspiring Holland High Tech Network Event 2024. This event focused on innovation and transformation, essential themes for the future of Europe and the rest of the world. As a sector, we play a crucial role in the urgent transitions to a circular economy, the energy transition, and the implementation of digitalization. Together, we find solutions to societal challenges. At the marketplace, various National Growth Fund programs were presented, including the Charging Energy Hubs (CEH) project. The future of logistics is electric, and this transition places high demands on both fleet managers and the power grid. Tim van 't Wel, work package leader of CEH, explained how in 'Charging Energy Hubs' the supply and demand for electricity are matched in terms of both location and time. The electrification of transport plays an essential role in this. By aligning the electricity demand from logistics with the energy generated by, for example, solar panels, we can relieve the electricity grid. These innovative strategies not only accelerate the energy transition but also pave the way for the integration of electric trucks and associated charging infrastructure. The CEH project represents a significant step forward in the transition to sustainable energy and demonstrates the potential of decentralized energy systems. We continue to innovate and transform, for our future, for Europe, and the world. #Innovation #Energy #EnergyTransition #CEH #HollandHighTech2024 #SustainableEnergy #SmartIndustry #CircularEconomy #ChargingEnergyHubs Nationaal Kennisplatform Laadinfrastructuur NKL, Brainport Development, RAI Automotive Industry NL , RAI Vereniging, Didi Cobussen, Andreas Ligtvoet, Inge van der Kraan, Christine Swinkels, Anna Paar, Danielle van den Berg, Nadieh van Kesteren, Nicole de Boer, Marc Hendrikse

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We interviewed Johan Breukelaar, Director General at EFCC - European Federation for Construction Chemicals. EFCC represents the construction value chain in IRISS and we wanted to know what role SSbD plays within the value chain and what opportunities and challenges lie ahead. - There is a lot of innovation going on in our value chain, which typically comes from larger companies. Research and innovation are a must for companies that want to survive beyond five years or more, says Johan Breukelaar. #SustainableConstruction #SSbD #innovation #IRISS_SSbD #EUFunded

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This Thursday, we will publish our seventh newsletter of the year. We will present the EIC Accelerator cumulative data since June 2021 and after ten cut-offs. France, Germany and the Netherlands are in the top 3 and all the trends seem to indicate they will consolidate their leadership this year. We are working on a brand new report featuring the 68 companies selected in March. The goal is to finally answer the dilemma we have been sharing in our newsletter. Curious about it? Read the next newsletter and stay tuned for the new report coming in September. #eic #eicaccelerator Lira.ltd, Emmanuele Angione, Paul Pietrangelo, Marcello De Falco, Giorgio Recine, Maura Bernardini, Lorenzo Stramucci, Marco Abate, Mario Kostan, Nicole Di Nardo, Bevan Carr, Jim Ryan, Tzali Cnaani, Peter Ostoich, Maria Federica Carboni, Alison Destoc, Ayşegül GUNDUZ, PhD, Maddy Daogaru, Edward Emmanuel, Paolo Molinari, Gal Grossfeld, Sean Jones

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🔋 Join this free Webinar by Martin Unfried organised by Fontys Venlo University of Applied Sciences and its Euregional Sustainablity Centre (ESC) 🔸 How can we solve problems like net congestion through deeper cross-border cooperation? 🔸 What role can energy communities play in overcoming national subsidy and pricing barriers? 🔸 How can we ensure citizens on both sides of the border are fully engaged? Regions and municipalities along the German-Dutch border have ambitious plans to increase renewable energy and move toward climate neutrality. However, unique cross-border challenges often complicate these efforts. Martin will speak about these challenges that border regions face. From complex spatial planning issues for wind parks to legal restrictions limiting electricity exchange, these obstacles hinder progress. Sign-up now: https://lnkd.in/eEFANQPr

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📢 Coming up! European Elections 📢   Next week, on June 6th, the European elections will take place. Obviously, as a startup in cleantech, we find it important to understand where various political parties stand on key issues like climate and energy transition. 🌱   The Nederlandse Vereniging Duurzame Energie (NVDE) has done an excellent job of compiling an overview of the relevant sections from each party’s (concept) election programs. This comprehensive guide highlights the policies and proposals that touch on climate and energy transition. 🌏   Whether you're passionate about renewable energy, reducing carbon emissions, or sustainable development, this overview provides valuable insights into how different parties plan to address these issues. 🌿   👉 You can find the full overview via the link in the comments!   Let's make informed decisions and ignite positive change!💡   #cleantech #innovation #energytransition #sustainability

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Big news for Heavy Duty hydrogen mobility ! 💧🚛   A subsidy project coordinated by TEAL Mobility was just awarded €4.5M through the SWIM (Subsidy for Hydrogen in Mobility) program, thanks to the Ministerie van Infrastructuur en Waterstaat and Netherlands Enterprise Agency .   This subsidy will fuel the road ahead, enabling our customers to deploy around 40 hydrogen powered vehicles. Also two TotalEnergies H2 stations will be upgraded once transferred to TEAL Mobility.   This achievement is a true testament to collaboration: public funding, vehicle manufacturers, and committed transporters working together to launch a greener future.   A special thanks to TotalEnergies and TEAL Mobility Benelux teams for making this possible.   Hydrogen isn’t the future, it’s here. Let’s drive it forward, together.   #TEALMobility #HydrogenMobility #Innovation #CleanEnergy #FutureOfTransport #HydrogenFuel #HydrogenTrucks #SWIM #TotalEnergies #AirLiquide #Hydrogen #MobilityRevolution  

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Amsterdam and Eindhoven-based Innovation Industries just dropped some major news: they’ve launched the Innovation Industries Fund III 🚀 With a whopping €500M, the fund is aimed at turbocharging deep-tech start-ups and scale-ups in the Benelux and Germany. With backing from the Dutch Future Fund II, Invest-NL, the European Investment Fund (EIF), and heavy hitters like pension funds PME and PMT, the fund is set to bring about positive change. But deep-tech isn’t for the faint-hearted. It’s complex, it’s cutting edge, and it needs serious cash and patience. The rewards are more than worth it though: Game-changing solutions for some of society’s biggest challenges  – think energy supply, circularity, healthcare, and agrifood 🏆 Plus, they're working closely with Dutch technical universities and TNO. With a team of 19 pros stationed in Amsterdam and Eindhoven, they're ready to make waves. We can't wait to see what kind of innovations become possible with their support, watch this space 👀 Want to find out more? We've dropped a link to their website in the comments 👇 #netherlandstech #startups #venturecapital

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🔋 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘂𝗺 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗔𝗔𝗞 𝗣𝗥𝗢 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 🔋 On September 12, 2024, the RAAK PRO Sustainable Batteries consortium, led by Fontys Hogeschool, gathered to discuss the progress of this impactful project. The focus? Developing practical methods to assess and determine used batteries' health and remaining lifespan, ultimately promoting reuse and recycling. 🌿 Significant strides have been made in battery modeling and creating a test bench for real-time data processing. Exciting technologies are also being explored to more accurately determine the 'State of Health' and 'Remaining Useful Life,' boosting the commercial feasibility of second-life applications. 🔄 Students play a vital role, gaining hands-on experience with test benches and Battery Management Systems (BMS), while actively contributing to the project's advancement. This initiative is a crucial step toward achieving sustainability goals in the battery sector! ⚡ 🔗 Read more: #SustainableBatteries #BatteryReuse #BatteryRecycling #RAAKPRO #BatteryInnovation #Sustainability #BCCNL #FontysHogeschool #SecondLifeApplications

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𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿? #DroneHorizon2024 by DronePort Rotterdam and Unmanned Valley We’re gearing up for something big (𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗯𝗶𝗴!). In the next couple of weeks, we’ll start sharing some major announcements that we know you won’t want to miss. From visionary speakers to strategic partnerships, all focused on driving the future of autonomous and uncrewed systems (AUS). Whether it’s #𝐝𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐢𝐫, 𝐨𝐧 𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝, 𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫, 𝐨𝐫 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞, DroneHorizon 2024 is 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞. We’re not just about showcasing tech—𝐰𝐞’𝐫𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐧. This is where industries such as logistics, security, emergency response, and more come to get business done. 𝗜𝗻 𝗮 𝗻𝘂𝘁𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗹, 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲’𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗲’𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁: Genuine connections, 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬, and real B2B matchmaking opportunities that 𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 and push your organization forward. Want to be part of the conversations that matter? Or maybe you’re just ready to experience the event that 𝐬𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰’𝐬 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐦𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬? ➡️ 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀. Tickets are live—secure yours and be there when it all unfolds: https://lnkd.in/e8RgK9jR. 🤝 Or better yet, 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐮𝐬 to ensure you’re in the room when the connections and deals driving tomorrow’s #AUSinnovations are made: https://lnkd.in/ezGrGz5x. Drone footage by KRVE Rotterdam Boatmen and Skeye. Thank you! #DroneHorizon #AutonomousAndUncrewedSystems #AUSEcosystem #DronePortRotterdam #UnmannedValley

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𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐭 𝐂𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐔𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐭: 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 🚀 At DEEP.KBB GmbH, we are pleased that our colleague Heike Bernhardt, together with our partners in the Netherlands the State Supervision of Mines, Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy and TNO, successfully co-organized the workshop “Proceedings in Salt Cavern Uses and Abandonment: Bridging the Technical and Social Perspectives.” The workshop provided a fantastic platform for productive discussions on the latest challenges and developments in the use and abandonment of salt caverns. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐤𝐞𝐲 𝐭𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐝: • State-of-the-art perspectives from operators and scientists • Developments in abandonment, monitoring, and reuse for the energy transition • Public participation and social embeddedness • Future perspectives on salt mining We are excited about the valuable insights and the collaborative efforts towards sustainable solutions for the future of salt caverns. A big thank you to all participants for the inspiring discussions! 🙏 #SaltCaverns #EnergyTransition #Science #PublicParticipation #Sustainability #DEEPKBB #FuturePerspectives #StateSupervisionofMines #Utrecht

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Join us and fellow energy experts, including innovative entrepreneurs and public authorities, for an interactive online workshop on developing national digitalisation agendas. The event will take place on June 26 and 27, 2024, featuring separate sessions dedicated to strengthening innovation ecosystems in the energy sectors of the Netherlands, Hungary, Slovakia and Ukraine. Wennovate, a project funded by the European Commission, will offer you the opportunity to: - Discover insights and the latest updates about innovation ecosystems - Share your vision for the future of the energy sector - Network with policy experts, industry leaders, and fellow stakeholders To achieve the EU’s ambitious goals of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 55%, we must improve the integration of digital and deep tech innovations. Therefore, we are mapping actions to bring us to more interconnected, inclusive and efficient innovation ecosystems. Are you ready? 👉Secure your spot by signing up via this form: https://ow.ly/PUME50RQyUv. 👉Read more about WEnnovate here: https://lnkd.in/e_CUXV2v #InnovationEcosystem #SustainableGrowth #EnergyTransition #WEnnovate #CommunityEngagement #SDGs #deeptechinnovation #innovativesolution #influencepolicy #decisionmaking #digitalisation #EUproject #workshop #EUBusinesssupport European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA)

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✅ Re-elected VDL's political guidelines show there is no going back on climate and just transition... ...but it is too early to celebrate. Focus on the competitiveness and deregulation agenda risks overshadowing ambitious climate action. Our reaction ➡ https://lnkd.in/d-kuvmkv #europeanparliament #europeancommission #climateaction

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𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗼 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 UN Global Compact Network Netherlands - 𝟭𝘀𝘁-𝟮𝗻𝗱 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗔𝗜 𝗔𝗺𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗺! As a special initiative of the United Nations Secretary-General, the UN Global Compact is a call to companies worldwide to align their operations and strategies with Ten Principles in the areas of human rights, labour, environment and anti-corruption. Their ambition is to accelerate and scale the global collective impact of business by upholding the Ten Principles and delivering the Sustainable Development Goals through accountable companies and ecosystems that enable change. With more than 20,000 participating companies and 62 Country Networks, the UN Global Compact is the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative — one Global Compact uniting business for a better world. As one of the country networks, the UN Global Compact NL facilitates and mobilises an engaged network of ambitious businesses who take accountability for the Ten Principles and Sustainable Development Goals. By offering an extensive and varied set of programming, training and events, they strive to take the lead in creating durable partnerships that accelerate the positive impact of organisations based in The Netherlands. You can find UN Global Compact NL at their stand on the show floor, offering our attendees a unique opportunity to explore the work they are doing across the Netherlands and get involved! 𝗗𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝘁! 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗻𝗼𝘄 - 𝘀𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝟮𝟬%: https://lnkd.in/ezsCJjXX #SustainabilityExpo #Sustainability #Netherlands #NetZero #Environment

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Impact Stories 📜 | HighTechXL's story on solving societal challenges by building deep-tech ventures. John Bell is the CEO of HighTechXL with expertise in economics, joint ventures, partnerships, and strategy. His passion for sustainability and deep-tech innovation positions him as the driving force propelling HighTechXL's ambition to build 100 deep-tech ventures within a decade! Collaborating with HighTechXL, John envisions the creation of connections between ventures and major enterprises, fostering partnerships and driving disruptive innovation and solutions. 💡 HighTechXL, a dynamic hub of innovation, integrates deep-tech advancements with impactful value propositions. As a regional catalyst, it establishes global partnerships, builds deep-tech ventures, and drives innovation in directions that complement existing businesses. Committed to circularity and sustainability, startups within the HighTechXL community confront critical societal challenges head-on; from climate change to healthcare, agriculture and food, driving impactful transitions. Link to the full article in the comments below ⬇️ P.S. Impact Stories is a series of stories that ImpactX shares on people creating sustainable impact in the Brainport region. #deeptech #ventures #sustainability #brainport #innovation

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Eindhoven Engine is breaking new ground. Since its flying start in 2018, this joint initiative of TU/e, Fontys, and TNO is entering a new phase. The focus used to be on technological innovations that could potentially have a positive impact on society. Now, the innovation accelerator focuses on tackling complex social issues. From now on, Eindhoven Engine will focus on four social themes: inclusive society, livable region, future-proof care, and sustainable Semicon. Director Janne Brok: “We see Eindhoven Engine as a place where you can think freely, detached from existing systems or interests. And we start with the problems to make the biggest possible impact. System thinking, which we are so good at in this region, is central to this.” Director Maarten Steinbuch is also pleased with the turnaround: “We are ready for a 2.0 version of ourselves.” Are you curious about the new trail Eindhoven Engine is blazing? 👉 https://lnkd.in/eCx4G2bY #TU #Eindhoven #TNO #EindhovenEngine #Fontys #Semicon

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Exciting Plans for October! 🚀 On October 3rd, we’ll be introducing the #CircularBlueMoonVillage and #LunarNomadYurts to impact investors in the space industry at Space Business Innovation Centre Noordwijk and NL Space Campus. This project aims to create affordable and sustainable homes for 220 people—an important step toward addressing housing needs both on Earth and the Moon. From October 14-18, we’ll be participating in the SOSV's Climate Tech VC-Founder Matchup for 2024, where we will present our initiative to leading climate tech VCs. Later in the month, on October 25th, we’ll present our hashtag #CeramicCATs during the "Advanced Ceramic Manufacturing in the Benelux" event at Eindhoven University of Technology, exploring new markets for additive manufacturing in the circular built environment for Earth and beyond. This summer has been incredibly productive for our operating company, 4 Earth 2 Mars, with amazing support from the Autodesk Technology Impact Program and Autodesk Pro Bono Consulting program through the Autodesk Foundation. Looking ahead, we are excited about potential collaborations as we expect to hear from some key stakeholders in the sector on Earth and space this October. 🍂 Even though autumn has arrived, we’re still feeling the warmth of sunny days—and we expect this warm up to continue through autumn and winter. ☀️ Would you like to know what our offer is to impact investors? Don’t hesitate to contact us or register for the events via the links in the comment section below. #Sustainability #CarbonRemoval #ConstructionInnovation #EUClimateAction #GreenBuilding #CircularEconomy #klimaatburgemeester #NKW2024

Great news for quantum research in the Netherlands and for the Dutch quantum technology ecosystem: quantum tech, and with four other major projects, will receive the final stage of funding by the National Growth Fund as well. (The €615 million you may have heard about were a pledge, with funding to be awarded in conditional stages.) I think it’s extremely cool that a small country likes ours has the vision to invest in innovation and future technologies with such commitment. This will certainly help maintain the strong research position that the Netherlands has reached in this field, and further accelerate valorisation.

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