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IXA organizes workshops, webinars, the Amsterdam Science & Innovation Award (AmSIA) and other events. You can find our upcoming activities under Agenda.
In the News section you will find the latest news about IXA, university spin-offs, new research consortia and projects and other valorisation related items.
Our Stories offer inspiring testimonials and real-life cases illustrating the endless possibilities and outcomes of research that made its way outside the university, with the help and support of IXA.
Tackling learning difficulties in Academic Workplace
The Academic Workplace Rudolf Berlin Center (AW RBC) aims to make a meaningful contribution by supporting young people with learning disabilities through enhanced education and care.
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Contribute to Amsterdam’s Future: test your innovation at SAIL and the Amsterdam Marathon
Are you looking for a testing ground for your innovation? SAIL and the Amsterdam Marathon present an excellent opportunity to test your ideas. These major events attract millions of visitors and come with sustainability, accessibility, and logistical challenges that need fresh solutions. The In Residence Events program allows you to test your innovation during these […]
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VU researchers develop research equipment to identify contaminants in water
Water, comprising over 70% of our planet, is the source of all life. The presence of emerging contaminants in our water, including pharmaceuticals, pose serious health and environmental risks, such as DNA damage, reproductive issues, and cancer. New equipment to detect these contaminants developed by VU researchers has been sold to other research groups all over the world. Now the researchers are taking the next step, together with IXA, to expand sales to water companies worldwide as well as other applications such as food and drug discovery research.
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