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Dataspeak: the bridge that connects AI to real business processes
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/dataspeak-the-bridge-that-connects-ai-to-real-business-processes
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Dataspeak: the bridge that connects AI to real business processes
The AI Pitch Competition spotlights the most innovative AI solutions, offering startups the opportunity to accelerate their growth.
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November 11, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Dataspeak: the bridge that connects AI to real business processes
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/dataspeak-the-bridge-that-connects-ai-to-real-business-processes
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/dataspeak-the-bridge-that-connects-ai-to-real-business-processes
€10 million for Saia’s greenhouse robot
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/10-million-for-saias-greenhouse-robot
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/10-million-for-saias-greenhouse-robot
€10 million for Saia’s greenhouse robot
SAIA Agrobotics has a solution whereby the robot no longer enters the greenhouse, but the plant comes to the robot.
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November 11, 2025 at 8:29 AM
€10 million for Saia’s greenhouse robot
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/10-million-for-saias-greenhouse-robot
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/10-million-for-saias-greenhouse-robot
Why the Dutch innovation ecosystem needs fewer startups, not more
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/why-the-dutch-innovation-ecosystem-needs-fewer-startups-not-more
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/why-the-dutch-innovation-ecosystem-needs-fewer-startups-not-more
Why the Dutch innovation ecosystem needs fewer startups, not more
Merging the efforts of startups operating in the same domains, and picking winners; could this be the way to create more Dutch unicorns?
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November 11, 2025 at 5:44 AM
Why the Dutch innovation ecosystem needs fewer startups, not more
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/why-the-dutch-innovation-ecosystem-needs-fewer-startups-not-more
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/why-the-dutch-innovation-ecosystem-needs-fewer-startups-not-more
Guideways raises capital to accelerate medtech approvals with AI
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/guideways-raises-capital-to-accelerate-medtech-approvals-with-ai
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/guideways-raises-capital-to-accelerate-medtech-approvals-with-ai
Guideways raises capital to accelerate medtech approvals with AI
Guideways, a company that helps medtech innovators navigate complex regulations and approval processes, has raised new funding.
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November 10, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Guideways raises capital to accelerate medtech approvals with AI
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/guideways-raises-capital-to-accelerate-medtech-approvals-with-ai
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/guideways-raises-capital-to-accelerate-medtech-approvals-with-ai
COP30 kicks off: how climate technology can make a difference
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/cop30-kicks-off-how-climate-technology-can-make-a-difference
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COP30 kicks off: how climate technology can make a difference
Today, the climate summit kicks off in Belém, Brazil.
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November 10, 2025 at 9:59 AM
COP30 kicks off: how climate technology can make a difference
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/cop30-kicks-off-how-climate-technology-can-make-a-difference
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/cop30-kicks-off-how-climate-technology-can-make-a-difference
Hippotainer: Fresh food, anywhere on Earth
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/hippotainer-fresh-food-anywhere-on-earth
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/hippotainer-fresh-food-anywhere-on-earth
Hippotainer: Fresh food, anywhere on Earth
This Dutch startup builds container-based farming systems to fight food insecurity, from Ukraine to remote islands.
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November 10, 2025 at 5:44 AM
Hippotainer: Fresh food, anywhere on Earth
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/hippotainer-fresh-food-anywhere-on-earth
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/hippotainer-fresh-food-anywhere-on-earth
Kyndryl acquires Solvinity, raising data sovereignty concerns
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/kyndryl-acquires-solvinity-raising-data-sovereignty-concerns-
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/kyndryl-acquires-solvinity-raising-data-sovereignty-concerns-
Kyndryl acquires Solvinity, raising data sovereignty concerns
Experts warn this acquisition could undermine Europe's efforts to build its own digital infrastructure and reduce reliance on American tech.
ioplus.nl
November 9, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Kyndryl acquires Solvinity, raising data sovereignty concerns
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/kyndryl-acquires-solvinity-raising-data-sovereignty-concerns-
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/kyndryl-acquires-solvinity-raising-data-sovereignty-concerns-
China lifts export ban on Nexperia chips, relief to automakers
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/china-lifts-export-ban-on-nexperia-chips-relief-to-automakers
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/china-lifts-export-ban-on-nexperia-chips-relief-to-automakers
China lifts export ban on Nexperia chips, relief to automakers
The details around the initial knowledge leak and security risks that led to the export ban remain unclear.
ioplus.nl
November 9, 2025 at 1:14 PM
China lifts export ban on Nexperia chips, relief to automakers
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/china-lifts-export-ban-on-nexperia-chips-relief-to-automakers
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/china-lifts-export-ban-on-nexperia-chips-relief-to-automakers
6 free patent search tools you can use right now
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/6-free-patent-search-tools-you-can-use-right-now-
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/6-free-patent-search-tools-you-can-use-right-now-
6 free patent search tools you can use right now
In a series of blog posts, Marco Coolen provides insight into his work as a Dutch and European patent attorney at AOMB.
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November 9, 2025 at 10:14 AM
6 free patent search tools you can use right now
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/6-free-patent-search-tools-you-can-use-right-now-
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/6-free-patent-search-tools-you-can-use-right-now-
The IO+ Week: The power of photonics explained
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/the-io-week-the-power-of-photonics-explained
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/the-io-week-the-power-of-photonics-explained
The IO+ Week: The power of photonics explained
Our weekly overview offers an overview of the most interesting stories around key innovations every Sunday.
ioplus.nl
November 9, 2025 at 6:44 AM
The IO+ Week: The power of photonics explained
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/the-io-week-the-power-of-photonics-explained
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/the-io-week-the-power-of-photonics-explained
“Smart glasses are the next AI interface”
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/smart-glasses-are-the-next-ai-interface
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/smart-glasses-are-the-next-ai-interface
“Smart glasses are the next AI interface”
Applied Materials maps the road from AR lab demos to mass-market eyewear.
ioplus.nl
November 8, 2025 at 1:44 PM
“Smart glasses are the next AI interface”
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/smart-glasses-are-the-next-ai-interface
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/smart-glasses-are-the-next-ai-interface
Systems engineering education: foundation for hightech production
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/systems-engineering-education-foundation-for-hightech-production
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/systems-engineering-education-foundation-for-hightech-production
Systems engineering education: foundation for hightech production
Educational institutions are joining forces to attract new talent to the profession with the ‘Dutch Approach to Systems Engineering’.
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November 8, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Systems engineering education: foundation for hightech production
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/systems-engineering-education-foundation-for-hightech-production
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/systems-engineering-education-foundation-for-hightech-production
The graphene revolution that could redefine computing
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/the-graphene-revolution-that-could-redefine-computing-
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/the-graphene-revolution-that-could-redefine-computing-
The graphene revolution that could redefine computing
At PIC Summit Europe 2025, Cédric Huyghebaert unveiled how Black Semiconductor is turning graphene’s lab promise into industrial reality.
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November 8, 2025 at 8:14 AM
The graphene revolution that could redefine computing
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/the-graphene-revolution-that-could-redefine-computing-
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/the-graphene-revolution-that-could-redefine-computing-
Green hydrogen via water splitting earns DIFFER grant
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/green-hydrogen-via-water-splitting-earns-differ-grant
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/green-hydrogen-via-water-splitting-earns-differ-grant
Green hydrogen via water splitting earns DIFFER grant
Debashrita Sarkar (DIFFER) investigates efficient, cost-effective electrocatalysts based on transition metals.
ioplus.nl
November 7, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Green hydrogen via water splitting earns DIFFER grant
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/green-hydrogen-via-water-splitting-earns-differ-grant
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/green-hydrogen-via-water-splitting-earns-differ-grant
ASML’s Anne Hidma: “AI is fueling demand; photonics can meet it”
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/asmls-anne-hidma-ai-is-fueling-demand-photonics-can-meet-it
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/asmls-anne-hidma-ai-is-fueling-demand-photonics-can-meet-it
ASML’s Anne Hidma: “AI is fueling demand; photonics can meet it”
At PIC Summit Europe 2025, ASML’s Anne Hidma outlined how the semiconductor and photonic chip industries must “scale together” to power AI.
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November 7, 2025 at 8:14 AM
ASML’s Anne Hidma: “AI is fueling demand; photonics can meet it”
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/asmls-anne-hidma-ai-is-fueling-demand-photonics-can-meet-it
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/asmls-anne-hidma-ai-is-fueling-demand-photonics-can-meet-it
Happy Plant Protein: Turning local flour into global opportunity
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/happy-plant-protein-turning-local-flour-into-global-opportunity
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/happy-plant-protein-turning-local-flour-into-global-opportunity
Happy Plant Protein: Turning local flour into global opportunity
This Finnish startup’s one-step technology transforms ordinary flour into high-quality plant protein, decentralizing the future of food.
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November 7, 2025 at 5:44 AM
Happy Plant Protein: Turning local flour into global opportunity
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/happy-plant-protein-turning-local-flour-into-global-opportunity
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/happy-plant-protein-turning-local-flour-into-global-opportunity
Chips shortage averted? Netherlands invokes availability act
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/chips-shortage-averted-netherlands-invokes-availability-act
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/chips-shortage-averted-netherlands-invokes-availability-act
Chips shortage averted? Netherlands invokes availability act
Minister Karremans: "The Netherlands trusts that the supply of chips from China will reach Nexperia’s customers over the coming days."
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November 6, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Chips shortage averted? Netherlands invokes availability act
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/chips-shortage-averted-netherlands-invokes-availability-act
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/chips-shortage-averted-netherlands-invokes-availability-act
New antibubble tech promises smarter drug release
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/new-antibubble-tech-promises-smarter-drug-release
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/new-antibubble-tech-promises-smarter-drug-release
New antibubble tech promises smarter drug release
A PhD student at Utrecht University has created ‘antibubbles’ that release medicine precisely where it's needed in the body.
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November 6, 2025 at 12:14 PM
New antibubble tech promises smarter drug release
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/new-antibubble-tech-promises-smarter-drug-release
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/new-antibubble-tech-promises-smarter-drug-release
Startup Struck raises €2M to cut construction red tape with AI
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/startup-struck-raises-2m-to-cut-construction-red-tape-with-ai
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/startup-struck-raises-2m-to-cut-construction-red-tape-with-ai
Startup Struck raises €2M to cut construction red tape with AI
Struck secures €2M seed funding to expand its AI platform, helping architects and developers navigate complex building rules fast.
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November 6, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Startup Struck raises €2M to cut construction red tape with AI
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/startup-struck-raises-2m-to-cut-construction-red-tape-with-ai
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/startup-struck-raises-2m-to-cut-construction-red-tape-with-ai
6 European alternatives to Slack and Teams
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/6-european-alternatives-to-slack-and-teams
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/6-european-alternatives-to-slack-and-teams
6 European alternatives to Slack and Teams
Slack and Teams are the most used professional communication platforms, but are from the US. Here are 6 European alternatives.
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November 6, 2025 at 8:14 AM
6 European alternatives to Slack and Teams
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/6-european-alternatives-to-slack-and-teams
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/6-european-alternatives-to-slack-and-teams
AI helps Dutch companies grow, new research finds
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/ai-helps-dutch-companies-grow-new-research-finds
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/ai-helps-dutch-companies-grow-new-research-finds
AI helps Dutch companies grow, new research finds
A new study shows AI's impact on Dutch companies, which, by adopting it are investing more and unlocking more value.
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November 6, 2025 at 5:44 AM
AI helps Dutch companies grow, new research finds
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/ai-helps-dutch-companies-grow-new-research-finds
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/ai-helps-dutch-companies-grow-new-research-finds
PhotonStudio: Turning industrial pains into photonic startups
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/photonstudio-turning-industrial-pains-into-photonic-startups
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/photonstudio-turning-industrial-pains-into-photonic-startups
PhotonStudio: Turning industrial pains into photonic startups
New venture studio by PhotonDelta and Gritd flips the script on startup creation: from “look what we can do” to “we can solve your problem”.
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November 5, 2025 at 3:59 PM
PhotonStudio: Turning industrial pains into photonic startups
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/photonstudio-turning-industrial-pains-into-photonic-startups
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/photonstudio-turning-industrial-pains-into-photonic-startups
Shuttle wants to redefine what 'smart' means in AI
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/shuttle-wants-to-redefine-what-smart-means-in-ai
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/shuttle-wants-to-redefine-what-smart-means-in-ai
Shuttle wants to redefine what 'smart' means in AI
The AI Pitch Competition spotlights the most innovative AI solutions, offering startups the opportunity to accelerate their growth.
ioplus.nl
November 5, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Shuttle wants to redefine what 'smart' means in AI
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/shuttle-wants-to-redefine-what-smart-means-in-ai
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/shuttle-wants-to-redefine-what-smart-means-in-ai
EU countries reach agreement: 90% emissions reduction by 2040
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/eu-countries-reach-agreement-90-emissions-reduction-by-2040
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/eu-countries-reach-agreement-90-emissions-reduction-by-2040
EU countries reach agreement: 90% emissions reduction by 2040
After more than 18 hours of negotiations, European environment ministers have reached an agreement on the new climate target for 2040.
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November 5, 2025 at 8:59 AM
EU countries reach agreement: 90% emissions reduction by 2040
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/eu-countries-reach-agreement-90-emissions-reduction-by-2040
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/eu-countries-reach-agreement-90-emissions-reduction-by-2040
Student wins global award with keyboard for Parkinson’s patients
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/student-wins-global-award-with-keyboard-for-parkinsons-patients
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/student-wins-global-award-with-keyboard-for-parkinsons-patients
Student wins global award with keyboard for Parkinson’s patients
A smart keyboard that helps people with Parkinson's disease type more easily has won the global James Dyson Award 2025.
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November 5, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Student wins global award with keyboard for Parkinson’s patients
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/student-wins-global-award-with-keyboard-for-parkinsons-patients
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/student-wins-global-award-with-keyboard-for-parkinsons-patients