(IN BRIEF) The Dutch Research Council (NWO) has appointed Delft University of Technology professor Ena Voûte to its Executive Board and as chair of the Applied and Engineering Sciences (TTW) domain. Voûte, who currently serves as Pro Vice-Rector for International … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Netherlands, Science, Technology
Tagged academic leadership appointment, Applied and Engineering Sciences TTW domain, CESAER network of technical universities, Delft University of Technology TU Delft, Dutch Research Council (NWO), Ena Voûte, European technical universities, higher education leadership, industrial design engineering, innovation and applied research policy, international academic collaboration, Marcel Levi, Margot Weijnen, NWO Strengthens Leadership with Appointment of Ena Voûte to Executive Board and TTW Domain Chair, research governance Netherlands, science and engineering research strategy, TU Delft’s Ena Voûte Named Chair of NWO Applied and Engineering Sciences Domain and Member of Executive Board
(IN BRIEF) Eneco and Rabobank have partnered to launch Eneco GroenGebouw™, a leasing solution that helps businesses invest in sustainable energy technologies for their properties without requiring large upfront capital expenditures. Through the program, Rabobank finances the installation of energy … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Management, Netherlands, Technology
Tagged battery storage, commercial building decarbonization, commercial property sustainability, Eneco, Eneco and Rabobank Develop Integrated Financing and Energy Solution to Support Sustainable Commercial Real Estate, Eneco and Rabobank Launch GroenGebouw Leasing Solution to Help Businesses Finance Sustainable Property Upgrades, Eneco GroenGebouw™, energy efficiency upgrades, energy infrastructure investments, energy transition, EV charging stations, green leasing solutions, heat pumps, Rabobank, renewable energy for businesses, Robert-Paul Doove, Selina Thurer, smart energy management, solar panels, sustainability financing, sustainable buildings, sustainable real estate
(IN BRIEF) Prosus hosted its first global technology showcase, Prosus Forward, to present a strategic vision for the future of ecommerce built around AI agents and intelligent digital assistants. The event demonstrated how the company plans to connect its ecosystem … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Financial, Industrial, Internet & Online, Investment, Management, Marketing, Media, Netherlands, Technology
Tagged agentic marketplace economy, AI agents for business, AI commerce platform, AI ecommerce innovation, Ailo assistant, Despegar travel platform, eMAG ecommerce platform, Fabricio Bloisi, Flume autonomous AI assistant, global technology ecosystem, iFood Brazil, Just Eat Takeaway, Large Commerce Model LCM, OLX marketplace, Prosus, Prosus Forward technology showcase, Prosus Introduces Large Commerce Model and Global AI Agent Ecosystem to Power Future of Digital Commerce, Prosus Showcases AI Driven Ecommerce Vision at First Prosus Forward Technology Event, Sofia travel assistant, Toqan internal AI platform, Zapia AI assistant
(IN BRIEF) Garanti BBVA has launched a completely redesigned version of its BonusFlaş mobile application, transforming it into an integrated digital wallet that combines payments, rewards, personalized offers and card management in one platform. The new version features a modern … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Investment, Management, Netherlands, Technology
Tagged 3D Secure payments, BBVA Group, BonusFlaş app, card management features, Ceren Acer Kezik, digital banking innovation, Digital Wallet Platform, Garanti BBVA, Garanti BBVA and Mastercard Introduce New Generation BonusFlaş App Combining Digital Wallet Payments and Hyper-Personalized Rewards, Garanti BBVA Relaunches BonusFlaş as AI-Powered Digital Wallet Integrating Payments Rewards and Card Management, GarantiPay, hyper-personalization, Kerem Orbay, Mastercard, Mastercard Advisory Services, mobile payments Turkey, NFC mobile contactless payments, Onur Faydacı, personalized offers, QR payments, Turkey fintech ecosystem
(IN BRIEF) Wolters Kluwer has announced the nomination of Maarten de Vries for appointment to its Supervisory Board, with the proposal set to be submitted for shareholder approval at the company’s Annual General Meeting on May 21, 2026. De Vries … Read the full press release
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Tagged Akzo Nobel, Ann Ziegler, Annual General Meeting 2026, Audit Committee, Board of Management, board transition, corporate governance, Financial Leadership, global professional information services, Intertrust, Jack de Kreij, Maarten de Vries, Royal Philips, Supervisory Board nomination, TNT Express, TP Vision, Wolters Kluwer, Wolters Kluwer Announces Supervisory Board Transition with Nomination of Maarten de Vries, Wolters Kluwer Nominates Akzo Nobel CFO Maarten de Vries for Appointment to Supervisory Board
(IN BRIEF) De Nederlandsche Bank has published its Payment Strategy for 2026–2028, outlining plans to strengthen resilience, broaden payment options, and encourage innovation within the payment system. The strategy aims to reduce dependence on a small number of providers and … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, Netherlands, Norway, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged AI governance and stronger payment system resilience, artificial intelligence in payments, cyber resilience payments, De Nederlandsche Bank, De Nederlandsche Bank sets roadmap for secure and diversified European payments ecosystem through 2028, digital euro, distributed ledger technology, DLT payments, DNB, DNB Payment Strategy 2026–2028 highlights digital euro, Dutch central bank strategy, European digital payment instruments, European payment system resilience, financial infrastructure resilience, payment fraud prevention, payment service providers Europe, Payment Strategy 2026 2028, payment system innovation, stablecoins euro ecosystem, Tobias Oudejans, tokenised bank deposits, wCBDC, wholesale central bank digital currency
(IN BRIEF) The University of Groningen and the University Medical Center Groningen have appointed Anne Been as quartermaster to explore the establishment of a joint valorization organization designed to strengthen the translation of academic research into societal and economic impact. … Read the full press release
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Tagged academic innovation ecosystem, Academic Startup Competition, academic startups Netherlands, Anne Been, Anne Been appointed quartermaster to assess joint valorization organization linking UG, Faculty of Medical Sciences Groningen, Groningen innovation ecosystem, Hans Biemans, IMChip, knowledge transfer, MimeCure, Northern Netherlands innovation, QT Sense, regional economic development, regional technology transfer initiatives, research commercialization, research impact, science commercialization, UG and UMCG explore new joint valorization organization to accelerate research commercialization and regional economic development, UMCG, UMCG and regional innovation partners, university industry collaboration, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, valorization organization, Wiro Niessen
(IN BRIEF) The University of Groningen’s Scholierenacademie programme is helping introduce research skills and scientific thinking to pupils in primary and secondary schools across the Northern Netherlands. Through collaborations between researchers, students, and teachers, the initiative translates academic research into … Read the full press release
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Tagged classroom science engagement, critical thinking in schools, Douwe van der Tuin, Dutch education initiatives, escape room learning game, fake news education, interdisciplinary teaching materials, Northern Netherlands education, primary school science education, research based learning, research literacy, research skills education, Scholierenacademie, science education, Science for Society series, scientific literacy, secondary school research skills, University of Groningen, University of Groningen programme connects researchers and teachers to translate academic research into classroom learning, University of Groningen Scholierenacademie expands science education outreach to strengthen research literacy among young students, university outreach programmes, university school collaboration
(IN BRIEF) TomTom announced that co-founder and Chief Executive Officer Harold Goddijn will step down from his role and from the company’s Management Board at the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders on 16 April 2026. Alain De Taeye’s term as … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automotive, Business, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, Netherlands, Technology
Tagged AI driven mapping technology, Alain De Taeye, automotive mapping technology, automotive navigation systems, corporate governance changes, Derk Haank, enterprise geolocation solutions, enterprise location platform, Harold Goddijn, location technology company Netherlands, Mike Schoofs, Taco Titulaer, technology company leadership change, TomTom, TomTom Announces Management Board Changes and Proposed Appointment of New Chief Executive Officer, TomTom CEO succession, TomTom Co-Founder Harold Goddijn to Step Down as CEO After More Than Two Decades Leading the Company, TomTom leadership transition, TomTom Management Board, TomTom shareholder meeting April 2026, TomTom Supervisory Board, TomTom Supervisory Board Nominates Mike Schoofs as CEO Following Succession Process
(IN BRIEF) Vesteda addressed a two-notch credit rating downgrade by S&P Global triggered by an unexpected €4.1 billion investor redemption request. The rating agency cited concerns about potential weakening credit metrics, dependence on investor sentiment in the Dutch residential real … Read the full press release
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Tagged asset sales programme, bond issuance strategy, bond refinancing 2026 2027, bridge facilities €900 million, cost of debt 2.4 percent, credit rating downgrade, CreditWatch, debt investor note March 2026, Dutch residential real estate market, Frits Vervoort, investor redemption request, liquidity management strategy, loan to value ratio, LTV 24 percent, real estate investment company Netherlands, residential property portfolio, residential real estate investment Europe, revolving credit facility €650 million, S&P Global, VESTEDA, Vesteda CFO, Vesteda Highlights Strong Residential Portfolio and Liquidity Buffers Following S&P Global Rating Action, Vesteda Maintains Confidence in Financial Strength Despite S&P Global Downgrade and Large Investor Redemption Request, Vesteda Plans Bond Issuance and Asset Sales While Managing €4.1 Billion Investor Redemptions, €4.1 billion redemption
(IN BRIEF) Royal Philips introduced its next-generation CT imaging system, Rembra, at ECR 2026 in Vienna. The system is designed to address the growing demands on radiology departments caused by rising patient volumes, complex clinical cases and workforce pressures. Rembra … Read the full press release
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Tagged advanced detector technology, AI-enabled radiology workflows, bariatric imaging, computed tomography imaging, CT imaging throughput, CT scanner technology, Dan Xu, diagnostic imaging, ECR 2026 Vienna, emergency imaging, extended field of view CT, healthcare technology, high-acuity imaging, high-speed image reconstruction, Hospices Civils de Lyon, hospital imaging departments, Improved Patient Access and AI-Driven Imaging Efficiency, medical imaging equipment, medical imaging technology, NanoPanel Precise XD detector, New Philips Rembra CT System Combines Advanced Detector Technology, Olivier Rouvière, Philips Unveils Rembra CT at ECR 2026 Delivering Faster Image Reconstruction, radiology innovation, radiology workflow efficiency, Rembra CT system, Royal Philips, RSNA 2025, spectral CT innovation, trauma imaging, Verida spectral CT system, wide-bore CT scanner, Wide-Bore Design and High Throughput for Modern Radiology Departments
(IN BRIEF) Zapia has secured new funding, bringing total capital raised to $19.3 million, with Prosus Ventures making its second investment in the company. The funds will accelerate the launch of Zapia Max, an AI assistant capable of autonomously executing … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged AI assistant platform, AI funding round, AI security controls, autonomous AI agents, browser automation, digital task execution, Europe expansion, Juan Pablo Pereira, Latin America tech startup, Prosus Ventures, Prosus Ventures Backs Zapia Again as Company Expands AI Agent Capabilities, task automation, United States expansion, venture capital investment, Zapia, Zapia Max, Zapia Raises Funding to Advance Launch of Autonomous AI Assistant Zapia Max
(IN BRIEF) Flink has secured around US$100 million in new funding led by Prosus, with Btomorrow Ventures joining as a new investor. The capital will support targeted expansion and operational investments in Germany and the Netherlands following industry consolidation in … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Financial, Food & Beverage, Germany, Industrial, Internet & Online, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Retail, Technology
Tagged Berlin startup, Btomorrow Ventures, EBITDA profitability, European ecommerce, Flink, Flink Confirms EBITDA Profitability and Strengthens Financial Position with New Funding Round, Flink Raises US$100 Million to Accelerate Profitable Expansion in Germany and the Netherlands, Germany, grocery delivery hubs, growth capital financing, Julian Dames, market consolidation, Netherlands, online grocery market, Prosus, Quick Commerce, REWE, venture investment
(IN BRIEF) Deka Immobilien has signed a long-term lease with Databricks for around 13,000 square meters of office space in ‘The Rock,’ a landmark office building in Amsterdam’s Zuidas district. The property is currently undergoing a major renovation that will … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Construction, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, Netherlands, Real Estate, Technology
Tagged 000 Square Meters at Amsterdam Zuidas Landmark ‘The Rock’ to Databricks, A++ energy label, Amsterdam office market, BREEAM, Databricks, Databricks Chooses ‘The Rock’ in Amsterdam Zuidas for Major Office Expansion Following Extensive Renovation, Deka Immobilien, Deka Immobilien Leases 13, energy efficiency, long-term lease, office redevelopment, office renovation, real estate investment, sustainable offices, technology tenants, The Rock, WestInvest InterSelect, Zuidas
(IN BRIEF) FrieslandCampina has commissioned a new €10 million ice-water installation at its Lummen production facility to improve sustainability, efficiency, and safety in cream processing operations. The modernized cooling system reduces electricity consumption by up to 50 percent and lowers … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Food & Beverage, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Netherlands, Technology
Tagged ammonia replacement, circular energy use, climate goals 2030, CO2 refrigerant, cream production, dairy processing, energy efficiency, energy savings, FrieslandCampina, FrieslandCampina Enhances Sustainable Dairy Processing with Commissioning of High Efficiency Cooling Infrastructure in Lummen, heat pumps, ice water installation, industrial cooling, industrial sustainability, Lummen production site, New Ice Water Installation at FrieslandCampina Lummen Site Cuts Energy Use and Supports Long Term Climate Goals, pasteurisation, residual heat recovery, Ricardo van Wijk, skimmed cream, sustainable production
(IN BRIEF) Vesteda Residential Fund has received indicative redemption requests totaling €4.1 billion, representing about 52 percent of its equity, as most investors intend to reduce their holdings. The requests are mainly driven by strong property value growth, portfolio rebalancing, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, Netherlands, Technology
Tagged ABP, Affordable Living Venture, Astrid Schlüter, credit rating A minus, EU Market Abuse Regulation, FBI regime, Housing Market, institutional investors, investor redemptions, liquidity plan, middle income households, pension funds, portfolio rebalancing, property investment fund, property portfolio value, real estate transfer tax, rental housing, residential real estate, S and P, total return 2025, VESTEDA, Vesteda Plans Structured Redemption Process Following Significant Investor Withdrawal Requests, Vesteda Residential Fund, Vesteda Residential Fund Receives €4.1 Billion in Redemption Requests as Investors Rebalance Real Estate Portfolios
(IN BRIEF) Eneco has welcomed Martijn Hagens as its new Chief Executive Officer, marking the start of a new leadership phase following the interim tenure of Kees-Jan Rameau. Hagens brings extensive experience from his previous leadership roles at Vattenfall, including … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Netherlands, Technology
Tagged CEO Appointment, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer Integrated Energy and Assets, Eneco, Eneco Begins New Leadership Chapter with Martijn Hagens Taking Office as Chief Executive Officer, Eneco Welcomes New Chief Executive Officer Martijn Hagens Following Interim Leadership Transition, energy company, energy transition, executive leadership, Kees-Jan Rameau, Management Board, Martijn Hagens, Mel Kroon, N V Eneco, renewable energy, sustainable energy, Vattenfall, Vattenfall NV
(IN BRIEF) ABL has successfully delivered a reliability and condition-monitoring program for Damen Shipyards’ next-generation electric ferries, helping to improve operational resilience and support the transition to zero-emission maritime transport. Using advanced FMECA analysis and condition-based maintenance principles, ABL developed … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Industrial, Investment, Netherlands, News, Norway, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged ABL, ABL Completes Validation Program Supporting Reliable Operation of Damen Shipyards Electric Ferries, ABL Supports Damen Shipyards Electric Ferry Development with Reliability and Condition Monitoring Program, Alessio Lombardi, Bureau Veritas AUT-CCS, Condition Based Maintenance, condition monitoring, Constanța Romania, Damen Shipyards, electric ferries, ferry technology, FMECA, maritime electrification, Mission-Critical Systems, reliability engineering, sustainable shipping, vessel reliability, zero-emission vessels
(IN BRIEF) KPN’s 2025 Annual Report highlights a year of solid growth and continued investment in fiber expansion, 5G-quality mobile networks, cybersecurity, and sustainable energy, with the company now providing fiber access to about 70 percent of Dutch households and … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, Netherlands, Society, Technology
Tagged 2025 Annual Report, 5G network investment, ABP Pension Fund, AI network automation, Althio tower company, Annual General Meeting April 2026, Connect Activate Grow strategy, CSRD reporting, cybersecurity strategy, Digital Inclusion, Digital Resilience, Digitalization and Sustainability Drive KPN’s 2025 Progress as Company Strengthens Networks and Social Inclusion Efforts, Eneco partnership, fiber rollout Netherlands, KPN, KPN Mooiste Contact Fonds, KPN Reports Strong 2025 Performance With Expanded Fiber Coverage and Strategic Investments in Digital Resilience, renewable energy networks, Simyo, Sustainability Initiatives, The Value of Connection, Youfone
(IN BRIEF) SWI Capital Holding Ltd. has been listed on Euronext Amsterdam via a direct listing, achieving an initial market capitalisation of about €1.6 billion. The company, which oversees the globally active Stoneweg Icona Group, manages investments across sectors including … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Financial, Government, Industrial, International Trade, Investment, Management, Marketing, Netherlands, Technology
Tagged cross border listing, data centres investment, direct listing, Euronext, Euronext Amsterdam, Euronext Securities, European capital markets, global asset management, international investment platform, Jaume Sabater, market capitalisation 1.6 billion euros, Max Hervé George, real estate portfolio, Stoneweg Icona Group, Stoneweg Icona Parent Company Lists in Amsterdam to Access Public Markets and Accelerate Long Term Growth, SWI Capital Holding Ltd
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