Home of Innovation, November 2020

'Embed innovation within education'

'Universities should give researchers greater recognition and support' according to Jan Paternotte, member of parliament.

Hydrogen takes centre stage in the energy transition

Sustainably generated hydrogen is set to play an important part in the energy transition. Electricity alone will not be enough.

The next big thing: ocean energy

When you consider offshore energy, you usually think of wind, sun and hydrogen. But that is only part of the story.

'We're becoming the creativity and impact hotspot'

Paul Althuis has been in charge of the TU Delft Valorisation Centre since 2005. What's the secret behind the TU Delft innovation projects?

Convergence and societal impact

How do you respond as a country to the social disruption caused by infectious diseases such as Covid-19? How can we further innovate the technologisation of society?

Point of View - Sigrid Johannissen

'We can learn much from the American mentality to do everything faster and differently.'

Towards a renewable offshore energy system

A new wind farm is rising from the Dutch sea. It will generate enough energy to supply over one million households with green power.

'The Netherlands must return to the breakaway group'

Though performing well in terms of innovation, we are beginning to fall behind the leaders in this field, says Paul Duisenberg of VSNU.

In need of technological paradigm shifts

ProRail is facing some major challenges. In response, the Dutch railway infrastructure manager is investing in new digital technologies, such as artificial intelligence and advanced IoT applications.

The promise of deep tech

The term ‘deep tech’ is increasingly being used in the context of radical innovation. It is a phrase steeped in mystery and expectation. Deep tech companies could solve major societal challenges, open up completely new markets and offer a key role for start-ups in the process. But what kind of technology is actually involved and is all the hype justified?