Netherlands Innovation Network UK

📣 Call for Proposals - A new window on the Universe 📣 Curved spacetime, black holes, and the evolutionary history of the Universe speak immensely to the imagination of the general public as well as science enthusiasts, and yet physics is still perceived as a discipline only accessible for the intellectual elite. Physicist and gravitational wave expert Gideon Koekoek (Maastricht University) is on a mission to demystify the complexities of physics. In a wonderful lecture he held at The Royal Institution, Gideon let us in on the secret that nature repeats the same rules over and over again, so that once we understand one case, we can understand more abstract areas too. In this lecture (see below) he prepares the viewer to appreciate, and understand, the exciting discoveries that are coming our way in the next few years, thanks to the plans to build the Einstein Telescope (see more information below). The UK is an important partner to make this possible. To that end, the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in the United Kingdom is inviting both Dutch and British companies, research institutes and professional associations to submit joint NL-UK proposals for writing a white paper on gravitational waves, and other key enabling technologies that will contribute to the building and development of the Einstein Telescope. For example, proposals on topics such as vibration-free cooling, better sensors, new algorithms to isolate gravitational wave signals from noise and ultra-high vacuum system are also of interest. Per white paper €5,000 is available in funding. This funding can be used to explore a potential partnership between British and Dutch organisations, or to expand on a topic both parties are already working on. We encourage applicants to use this opportunity to highlight interesting bilateral innovations and R&D initiatives. For more information, the eligibility criteria and the required proposal submission template contact the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in the United Kingdom: Marjolein Bouwers or Laura van Voorst Vader ❗ The deadline for submitting proposals is Friday 22 November 2024 ❗ The underground Einstein Telescope will be Europe's most advanced observatory for gravitational waves. It will allow researchers to hear black holes collide and learn about the early universe. The Netherlands, Belgium and Germany are jointly studying whether to host this world-class observatory. #gravitationalwaves Juri Roerink Innovatie Attaché Netwerk / IA (Netherlands Innovation Network) Iris Leussink Pier de Vries Lodewijk Smoor Hanno Wurzner https://lnkd.in/gHGb9KQe

🔔 Calling UK and Dutch Researchers in Critical Raw Materials and Critical Minerals!🔔 The Netherlands Innovation Network UK is excited to invite researchers from both the UK and the Netherlands to a collaborative event focused on exploring research opportunities in Critical Raw Materials (CRM) and Critical Minerals (CM). 📅 Date: November 19, 2024 🏛 Location: Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in the United Kingdom Join us for an afternoon of insightful discussions and workshops aimed at fostering cross-border research collaborations. The event will kick off with an overview of policy differences between the UK and Dutch CRM strategies, followed by hands-on sessions exploring Horizon Europe funding opportunities for joint research. 📩 If you're a researcher interested in this topic and would like to join, please inquire by emailing Pier de Vries (pj-de.vries@minbuza.nl). Please find the draft programme attached. #CRM #criticalrawmaterials #criticalminerals Innovatie Attaché Netwerk / IA (Netherlands Innovation Network) TU Delft University of Birmingham University of Exeter Coventry University David Peck Sally Dibb Juri Roerink Marjolein Bouwers Martijn Bergmans Iris Leussink Pier de Vries

❗ Are you working for a quantum company or (research) organisation in the Netherlands? Would you like to connect with the quantum ecosystems in the UK? Then don't miss this opportunity to sign up for our 2 day programme around the UK's National Quantum Technologies Showcase. ❗ On 7 November the Netherlands Innovation Network UK is organising an event at the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in the United Kingdom with a special focus on quantum activities in Scotland and Northern Ireland, plus updates from Quantum Delta NL, the UK Office for Quantum and UKQuantum; On 8 November the delegation will visit the UK National Quantum Technologies showcase, where we will also receive an update from the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus Quantum Cluster specifically for our delegation. Please see the attached programme for more information. ✔ Interested parties can contact the Netherlands Innovation Network UK by emailing Martijn Bergmans (martijn.bergmans@minbuza.nl). #quantum #quantumtechnologies Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in the United Kingdom Innovatie Attaché Netwerk / IA (Netherlands Innovation Network) Marjolein Bouwers Iris Leussink Pier de Vries Mayra van Houts Jesse Robbers Anna Grace Grashuis Johann de Silva, PhD Cillian McPolin Jonathan Legh-Smith Rasmus Eriksson Alison McLeod Alastair McInroy Christopher Payne-Dwyer Juri Roerink

📣 Exciting news! PhotonDelta launches a €50,000 Global #Photonics Engineering Contest, driving breakthroughs in photonic #chip applications to tackle global challenges! The competition invites Engineers to leverage Photonic IC's characteristics to revolutionise industries such as healthcare, autonomous vehicles, #AI, and agriculture. Potential breakthroughs include advanced #sensors for earlier diagnostics, safer infrastructure, and more efficient food production. The goal is to discover future applications in emerging fields. Industry leaders like imec, LioniX International, SMART Photonics, PHIX Photonics Assembly, Epiphany, and BRIGHT integrated Photonics will help turn the winning idea into reality. PhotonDelta launches the Global Photonics Engineering Contest in collaboration with Wevolver, the world’s number one global knowledge and community platform for engineers. The contest will be open for submissions after the official launch next week at PIC Summit Europe. Check out the details here 👉 https://bit.ly/4dCL0AX Special thanks to Sander Arts, Tasos Polygenis, and Floris Maassen for making this happen! 🙏 #integratedphotonics #semiconductors #innovation

🚀 Revolutionising Communications with Generative AI We're happy to announce the publication of "From the Ground Up! How Generative AI is Revolutionising the Communications Industry", resulting from our second call for proposals. Produced in collaboration between ainigma and Grayling, this paper explores how AI is transforming creativity and productivity across communications, and how organisations can navigate this seismic shift. Key insights include: 🎨 AI for Creativity: AI isn’t just about automation; it’s about augmenting and boosting human creativity. 🌱 The Role of Leadership: A successful AI strategy demands top-down empowerment and bottom-up innovation. Leadership must set clear ambitions, legitimise AI use, and create the space for employees to experiment. 🛠️ Overcoming Adoption Challenges: It’s not enough to simply roll out AI tools—organisations need comprehensive change management, training, and upskilling to ensure AI reaches its full potential. 💪 Empowering Everyone: AI isn’t just for tech experts. All employees can engage with AI to drive innovation and unlock new opportunities. Curious about how AI can reshape the communications industry? Please find the white paper attached. Arne Mosselman Charlot Cramer Ginnia Cheng (鄭梓欣) Innovatie Attaché Netwerk / IA (Netherlands Innovation Network) Juri Roerink Marjolein Bouwers Martijn Bergmans Pier de Vries

❗The Netherlands Innovation Network UK is organising an event on research opportunities for British and Dutch researchers on the topic of Critical Raw Materials and Critical Minerals❗ On November 19 the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in the United Kingdom will host researchers from both the United Kingdom and the Netherlands to discuss potential collaboration on the topic of Critical Raw Materials and Critical Minerals. The afternoon will start off by highlighting policy differences between the CRM-strategies of the UK and the Netherlands, followed by workshops around potential bilateral research opportunities centered around Horizon Europe calls.   Please find the draft programme attached.   If you are a researcher interested in this topic and would like to join, please inquire by emailing Pier de Vries (pj-de.vries@minbuza.nl). #CRM #criticalrawmaterials #criticalminerals Innovatie Attaché Netwerk / IA (Netherlands Innovation Network) TU Delft University of Birmingham University of Exeter Coventry University David Peck Sally Dibb Juri Roerink Marjolein Bouwers Martijn Bergmans Iris Leussink Pier de Vries

We are setting out the UK's initial position on FP10: the successor to Horizon Europe Research is critical to boosting health, growing the economy & reaching net zero. It's in all our interests that the structures supporting our innovators are the best they can be https://lnkd.in/eeTmUA3b

📣 Calling all Netherlands-based organisations in medical technology, digital healthcare & innovative therapies! 🧪 Join us from 2-5 December for an life sciences and health-themed Economic Mission to the UK. 🔀 The mission has two tracks: (1) focused on med-tech and digital healthcare and (2) focused on innovative therapies such as regenerative medicine, cell and gene therapy, biosystems and organoids, and molecular vaccines and therapies. 🤝 Through this mission you can connect with leading UK experts, exchange knowledge, and explore collaboration opportunities in medical technology, digital healthcare & innovative therapies. 📝 Registration is open until 14 October 2024. More info and registration: https://lnkd.in/dNT-KyCw Innovatie Attaché Netwerk / IA (Netherlands Innovation Network) Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in the United Kingdom Task Force Health Care (TFHC) hollandbio Juri Roerink Niels van Leeuwen Micha Van Lin Angelique Heijl Margriet Veenstra Helena Pluimes Daniel Tserepnin Melanie Heidergott Evert Jan van Asselt Dora Menting Marjolein Bouwers Martijn Bergmans Iris Leussink Pier de Vries #innovation #lsh #lifescienceshealth #medtech #digitalhealthcare

📝 Register now to join our 2-day Quantum event in London on 7 and 8 November, including a visit to the UK National Quantum Technologies Showcase in London’s Business Design Centre❗ The Netherlands Innovation Network UK is organising a two-day visit for companies and (research) organisations based in the Netherlands: -       On 7 November, an event at the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in the United Kingdom with key representatives from, amongst others, the Scottish quantum ecosystem and a talk by Quantum Delta NL on the progress made after 1 year NL-UK Quantum MoU; -       On 8 November, a visit to the UK National Quantum Technologies showcase. On the first day we will discuss plans for the coming years and how Dutch institutions can make further connections with the ecosystems across the UK. The visit to the NQTS on the second day provides a unique opportunity to learn more about key players in the UK, and to make relevant industry connections. In addition, the day will include an update from the Harwell Campus Quantum Cluster specifically for our delegation. Please find the draft programme attached. Interested parties can contact the Netherlands Innovation Network UK by emailing Martijn Bergmans (martijn.bergmans@minbuza.nl). #quantum #quantumtechnologies Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in the United Kingdom Innovatie Attaché Netwerk / IA (Netherlands Innovation Network) Marjolein Bouwers Martijn Bergmans Iris Leussink Pier de Vries Mayra van Houts Jesse Robbers Giulia La Volpe Johann de Silva, PhD Sophie Mifsud Alison McLeod Christopher Payne-Dwyer David Armstrong Juri Roerink

Over the past two days, we got to show our colleagues from different departments in the Hague what it is that we do at the Netherlands Innovation Network UK, and why working together on innovation and key enabling technologies is so important. We brought the delegation to the Digital Catapult for a work visit, to give our colleagues an insight into the wide spectrum of interesting work that they do in relation to quantum, photonics, future networks, and immersive technologies. It was great to see the extensive work they do on creating an effective digital innovation ecosystem. It is bound to have been inspiring to all visiting. Many thanks for hosting us!