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Revolutionary Design for Quantum Gates in Trapped Ions Quantum Computers

Researchers Dr. Arghavan Safavi-Naini, Dr. Robert Spreeuw, Dr. Rene Gerritsma and Matteo Mazzanti (Institute of Physics of the University of Amsterdam) have patented a groundbreaking design for quantum gates in trapped ions, resulting in cheaper and simpler quantum computers. Quantum computers can do complex calculations at very high speeds which will be groundbreaking when used […]

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NWO Take-off approvals for VU, UvA and Amsterdam UMC

As a result of the spring 2023 round of the NWO Take-off Grant, no less than seven Amsterdam projects, developed at Vrije Universiteit, Universiteit van Amsterdam and Amsterdam UMC, have been awarded a Take-off grant.

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Speciale app zorgt voor sneller herstel na grote buikoperaties

Met de zogeheten ikHerstel-app herstellen patiënten aanzienlijk van grote buikoperaties dan patiënten die de app niet gebruiken. Het herstel duurt nog maar 7 in plaats van 9 weken. Met de app ervaren patiënten meer eigen regie door zelf actief aan hun herstel te werken. Daardoor wordt ook het zorgpersoneel ontlast.

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Pulse, Madglove and VU-AMS won the DLAB’s Summer Pitch Event

Demonstrator Lab was celebrating their successes with the Demonstrator Lab’s Summer Pitch Event on June 22nd. Out of a total of 21 pre-finalists, 6 projects made it to pitch their idea to an expert jury in the finals. Madglove, Pulse and VU-AMS won the competition and were each awarded EUR 1.000 vouchers to be spent […]

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Pre-finalists of the Innovation Award 2023 announced!

Topics that you will see this year are most definitely novel uses of AI, for instance in academia and in health, clever notions on how to deal with the effects of climate change, inspiring solutions in medical care technology, ideas about solving mental health issues, and innovative plans for improving education.

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IXA at the BIO International Convention to boost life science partnerships

From 4-9 June, IXA attended the BIO International Convention in Boston, aiming for global partnerships. The BIO International Convention attracts 14,000+ biotechnology and pharma leaders for one week of intensive networking to discover new opportunities and promising partnerships. A team of six business developers from both the Amsterdam UMC and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam had 87 […]

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REC Impact at University of Amsterdam’s Roeterseiland Campus

At Amsterdam’s Roeterseiland Campus (REC) a Hub will arise, dedicated to cultivating a culture of impact learning, research, innovation, and valorisation.

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CZ invests in eHealth app IkHerstel

IkHerstel, an app that helps patients recover after surgery, is getting a capital injection by  CbusineZ – the investment arm of health insurer CZ, together with investment company Healthy Capital.

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Madglove wins ASIF P!tch XL event, revolutionizing rehabilitation with innovative solution

Madglove, a participant in the Demonstrator Lab at VU Amsterdam, has clinched the top spot at the ASIF P!tch XL event, marking a significant milestone in their mission to revolutionize the field of rehabilitation.

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VU start-up Fitsurance receives subsidy for innovative health platform

Fitsurance is intensifying the development of the digital health platform 3D lifestyle Coaching that counters chronic diseases through generating personal lifestyle advice.

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