Sustainability Top 2021 is committed to five agreements

By |2023-06-06T15:38:02+02:007 May 2021|News, News|

The Board has been working with a wide range of partners for some time to develop concrete investment propositions for themes such as circular textiles and the Amsterdam region as a bicycle metropolis or other firm agreements for employment and a smart, green and healthy region. Interesting coalitions have now emerged with parties that are actively engaged. To reinforce this, the authorities in the MRA are preparing to make five concrete agreements during the MRA Sustainability Top 2021 in October.

Democratize health data

By |2024-06-27T16:20:35+02:006 May 2021|News|

Data is crucial for the Amsterdam-based startup Clear. The company offers a personalized nutrition plan based on glucose readings from customers themselves. In this way, Clear hopes not only to contribute to a healthier Amsterdam Metropolitan Area, but also to the democratization of health data.

Innovation for Health: How data can shape future of healthcare

By |2024-06-27T16:20:40+02:0026 April 2021|News|

At Innovation for Health 2021, it became clear that an ambitious vision has crystallised over the last year of lockdowns. A unified data infrastructure backed by complementary collaborating parties can drive AI-backed innovation: not only to improve health and healthcare, but also to prepare us against future pandemics. “What would it cost in the Netherlands? Five hundred million euros is peanuts against what was lost in the last year.” Is it time for a Delta Plan for data?

Circular textile: creating scale together

By |2023-06-06T15:38:06+02:0023 April 2021|News, News|

From education to government and healthcare institutions and from innovative start-ups to well-known clothing brands: in the Amsterdam Metropolitan Area more than 50 organizations are working together on the Green Deal Circular Textiles. And that already yields a lot of beauty, as shown during the second Community Meetup Circular Textile.

Bridging the data gap to bring AI to the bedside

By |2023-06-06T15:38:08+02:0015 April 2021|News, News|

The Women in Data Science (WiDS) event in Amsterdam attracted a range of experts sharing their insights into applying artificial intelligence to improving health and healthcare. Everyone agrees: the potential is almost boundless. However, it will only happen with cleaner data streams and diverse teams that involve the end-users from the beginning – whether they are patients or healthcare professionals.

How to purchase responsible data solutions?

By |2024-06-27T16:20:44+02:0015 April 2021|News|

With purchasing we can not only have a sustainable impact, but also a social or societal impact. When we look at ICT and data services, we not only look at sustainable devices or sustainable ways to store and use your data, but also at socially responsible use of data. How can you deal with this as an organization? And how can you make an impact by purchasing ethically responsible data solutions?

Research organisations and commercial parties start developing AMdEX

By |2024-06-27T16:20:51+02:0014 April 2021|News|

• AMdEX is set to become a neutral, independent infrastructure, providing organisations the secure foundation they need to develop data-based innovations in a controlled environment. - • Users will enjoy the benefits of various standardised and secure data templates, which are language and operating system independent. • AMdEX eliminates a common problem: many organisations are eager to share their data, but decide against it because they have no control over its subsequent use.

Strengthening the international cycling metropolis together!

By |2023-06-06T15:38:10+02:0013 April 2021|News, News|

A bicycle service station near Schiphol, ideas for better bicycle working conditions, a regional bicycle knowledge cluster and ensuring more children on bicycles: the Green Deal Fiets is increasingly taking shape and there is also a great deal of enthusiasm for the ideas developed, as shown during the Green Deal Fiets Follow-up Session on April 8.

Quickstart: how to purchase responsible data solutions?

By |2024-06-27T16:20:50+02:0012 April 2021|News|

As an organization, how do you deal responsibly with purchasing ICT and data? And how do you take further steps with ethically responsible data solutions? Sustainable alternative products are available on the market for (usage rights for) software, tools, apps and services. Are your data services and ICT products in line with the values within your organization? In this article you will receive concrete tips to make an immediate impact.

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