The Metropolitan Region benefits from digitalisation. But technological developments also bring threats: how do we deal with energy-guzzling data centers and how much power do we give big tech? In the Board Talk series, we talk with Board member Marleen Stikker (director of Waag) about the responsible use of data and technology.
A mythical, all-seeing giant inspired the Panops.ai team to harnesses the power of computer vision and improve healthcare. The goal was to improve the detection of kidney stones. The team developed a prototype that provides more information than existing methods.
In the municipality of Haarlemmermeer, only data centers that are energy-efficient, innovative and sustainable are allowed to be established. The unique municipal policy fits in seamlessly with the ambitions of LEAP, which aims to accelerate the transition to a sustainable digital infrastructure.
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The pandemic has taught us many valuable lessons. One being: while data is best presented in digital format, pizza is not. So obviously, many were happy that Medical Data + Pizza was returning as an in-person event, since it could now better serve its prime directive: playing Cupid between data scientists and medical professionals, so they can work together to develop solutions for elevating health and healthcare.
Making the world a bit better through purchasing for organizations. That is what the Amsterdam Economic Board wants to achieve with the High Impact Procurement initiative . In this article you will find an overview of sustainable purchasing options.
Connected intravenous care at home is the regional winner of the Noord-Holland Healthcare Innovation Award. The innovation of the Amsterdam scale-up CareXS ensures that people can get IV care safely and efficiently at home. The digital presentation of the prize was packed with valuable and interesting insights from and for other healthcare entrepreneurs. “Always include a foreign hospital in your study.”
City Barging transports construction goods by water in the (inner) urban area with eight zero-emission pusher tugs. The Rutte Groep subsidiary thus makes an important contribution to the Green Deal Zero Emission City Logistics MRA, an initiative of Amsterdam Economic Board. For example, the satellite tower of the Nederlandsche Bank has already sailed out of the city via the Amstel river.
With her passion for technology and sustainability and a background in politics, Eske van Egerschot is the ideal intendant for LEAP. Together with Amsterdam Economic Board's LEAP team and 40 frontrunners, she is continuing to work on the accelerated transition to a sustainable digital infrastructure. “By joining forces, you can solve complex social issues.”
For a few years now, textile frontrunners in the Amsterdam Metropolitan Area have been working towards a great goal: 100 percent circular textiles by 2030. With a new vision they give a clear and concrete interpretation to this ambition. This was the main topic at last week's Meetup #5 Circular Textile.
