Circular procurement of ICT
Computers, laptops and monitors have a huge impact on the environment. The potential for smarter and circular solutions is great, but underutilized. Circular procurement can be an important tool to change this.
Current innovations that Amsterdam Smart City partners are working on
This September, the 20 partners of Amsterdam Smart City came together to present the progress of innovation projects, ask for input, share dilemmas and involve other partners in their initiatives. Following the thought that nobody wants to live in a smart city but in a nice, friendly, cosy city we work on challenges in which people play a central role. These gatherings are called Demo days and occur every 8-10 weeks. Get a quick overview of the topics and projects about to happen in the Amsterdam Metropolitan Area and let us know if you want to be involved!
Service logistics on the cargo bike: these are the lessons so far
The service technician emission-free into the city: the idea is great, but how does that turn out in practice? The Board is investigating this together with the AUAS and a number of companies in the Service Logistics via Hubs project. The first results are very promising. "It was not really difficult to convince the management."
Amsterdam coalition publishes special AI edition in New Scientist
To highlight the importance of AI to a broader public, the Amsterdam coalition ‘AI technology for people’ has published a special AI edition in the October issue of the popular science magazine New Scientist. The special edition showcases some of the research, teaching and innovation in AI being carried out across the Amsterdam region.
TNW2020: How to scale your health/AI business
At The Next Web conference, Smart Health Amsterdam hosted a range of startups to present their healthcare innovations. This was backed by a roundtable diving deep into the best practices when scaling your Health/AI business. The panellists from PacMed, Breathomix and Philips Ventures shared insights on how to reach the next level. Key takeaways: partner with larger organisations and be aware that “loopholes can be dangerous for both ethics and the effectivity of your AI”.
Mapping the Talent Development Ecosystem
The corona crisis has resulted in a huge contraction in the catering, transport and transport sector, temporary employment and travel sector, industry and healthcare services. Layoffs and bankruptcies are becoming reality. At the same time, there is a great demand for talent in sectors such as technology, ICT, education and healthcare. It is more necessary than ever to support lifelong learning and upskilling and retraining. Together with partners, the Amsterdam Economic Board has taken the initiative to create a tool that can support the effective deployment and development of talent initiatives in the region. The prototype is now a fact.
Circular protective clothing: purchase price is no longer decisive
Now that we have entered a second wave of the Coronavirus, the demand for safe and adequate protective clothing in healthcare is steadily increasing again. After launching the first reusable aprons before the summer, the Amsterdam Economic Board - together with partners from the healthcare sector - is continuing to work on a schedule of requirements and scenarios to be able to produce reusable insulation jackets as a replacement for disposable aprons. The emotional value of protected work is now more important than the price.
How does your organization score on sustainable purchasing?
Purchasing, how do you do that as an organization in a responsible manner? For example, you can always opt for a more sustainable alternative to energy and transport, but you can also purchase ICT, catering and office furniture more honestly and innovatively. How much impact does your organization already make when it comes to facility purchasing?
Sapiens Amsterdam is a museum, lab, workshop and testing ground in one
Sapiens will open on the Zuidas in Amsterdam in the autumn of 2021. In this special institute, young scientists and other professionals will work on innovations and ideas about biodiversity and the climate. The building, the Valley, will soon also house exhibitions about the Anthropocene, our current era. Sapiens is an initiative of Board partners VU University Amsterdam & EDGE Technologies, Naturalis Biodiversity Center and architectural firm MVRDV.
It is possible to get out of the corona crisis in a sustainable way!
As a result of the corona crisis, many entrepreneurs and employees are worried about their future. At the same time, the current economic headwind offers opportunities to accelerate the course that has been set towards a climate-neutral and circular Amsterdam Metropolitan Area. Nina Tellegen, general director of the Amsterdam Economic Board, is convinced of this. "We encounter a lot of enthusiasm in the region and are confident that we will be able to present the MRA Green Deal on December 2." In the slipstream of the European document with this name, the agreement set outlines the route to a green economy.