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Launch of LubaLabs at VU brings innovations in oncology, IVF and pharmaceuticals closer to reality

A new spin-off... but how do you actually turn a scientific breakthrough into a business?

VU’s nutritional innovation for better mental health is heading for supermarket shelves

The initiative Happy Bar is investigating the relationship between the gut microbiome and our mental wellbeing.

Interdisciplinary consortia for complex challenges: apply for NWA‑ORC 2026

Opportunity to establish consortia that tackle complex societal challenges. Read more about themes and requirements.

VU start-up Speaklee starts new project to tackle waiting lists for speech therapy

Speaklee has been granted the Topsector ICT mkb subsidy of €425K for PhonoLearn AI. What about its impact?

Faculty of Impact fellowships open again: turning research to business or social impact

A full-time, salaried two-year fellowship for researchers at Dutch public research institutions. Something for you?

New incentive fund for young companies in North Holland

A second Early-Stage Financing (VFF) has been launched. INH is investing €5 million in innovative start-ups and SMEs.

Funding opportunity: €25,000 vouchers available for validating innovative AI idea’s

Especially interesting to early-stage validation of AI innovations. Exploring your idea’s feasibility or build a demo?

Rehabilitation at home: AI for personal monitoring and coaching after heavy surgery or stroke recovery

These 3 projects bring AI-supported rehabilitation out of the lab and into people’s homes, discover them now!

Innovative hydrogel offers new hope for healing chronic wounds

The inventors are now working with partners to bring this hydrogel to hospitals and clinics.

Significantly fewer babies in ICU thanks to RS vaccine developed by Amsterdam UMC

The RS vaccine led to a sharp drop in ICU admissions among babies, resulting in savings of millions.

Innovative researchers can now apply for NWO Take-off 1 Grants on a rolling basis

Applying on a rolling basis shortens the turnaround time!

Good news for Amsterdam AI innovations: Thematic Technology Transfer scheme continues

200 startups supported by the TTT scheme have raised more than €300 million in additional funding.