‘If we want to set the agenda, we must really dare to identify problems’
Jacqueline Cramer on her retirement from the Board ...
Let’s save 15% energy
The urgency to save energy is increasing: energy prices have risen to record highs, an energy crisis is manifesting itself and the number of people facing financial hardship is growing by the day.
Beyond the triple helix
Transitions require not only technological but also social innovations. Research institute DRIFT argues that government, knowledge institutions and businesses must work together with the entire community to get those necessary transitions done. Beyond the triple helix, in other words.
Nupur Kohli: ‘Make use of Millennials and Gen Z brainpower’
For a smart, green and healthy region, we can put the brainpower of Millennials and Gen Z to good use. Young on Board represents those generations within the Amsterdam Economic Board. Nupur Kohli (32) is the new president of Young on Board.
Data sharing in healthcare: big promises, but also big challenges
Amsterdam Economic Board, ahti, Smart Health Amsterdam, Rabobank and Sigra jointly organise ...
KPN mechanics in a new, sustainable outfit
Making an impact through procurement: it is often just a matter of doing. Circular procurement of corporate clothing is sometimes easier than expected. KPN demonstrates this with its procurement process for new, circular workwear. From the end of this year, KPN mechanics and retail employees will be wearing comfortable clothing made from recycled polyester.
Davide Iannuzzi helps academics make an impact
Ensuring that the university uses its research results for the benefit of society. That is the mission of Davide Iannuzzi, the new Chief Impact Officer of the VU. And also: “Helping entrepreneurial academics become academic entrepreneurs”.
Cora Smelik: ‘Do you dare go against your own interests?’
The province can make an important contribution to the challenges of our region. That is what Cora Smelik, deputy for the province of Flevoland and, since this spring, also a member of our Board. She focuses on circularity, the energy transition and sustainability: "The phase when we had to inspire people with fun projects is over."
Guests diner pensant discuss housing and labor market
70 frontrunners from the Amsterdam Metropolitan Area gathered in the A'DAM Toren during the diner pensant that we organized on 4 July, together with Rabobank and VNO-NCW. The occasion arose following a study by RaboResearch Economy, which shows that there is no question of 'broad prosperity' in this region.
Jesse Aarden: AI is a necessity for sustainable healthcare
“If you want to make connections in the field of technology and Artificial Intelligence and use each other's data, you have to work together,” says Jesse Aarden, initiator of the Smart Health and Vitality Lab at Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences. “This requires a good network, and that is what Smart Health Amsterdam offers.”