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."
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.
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”.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
The corona crisis hits Amsterdam hard. The city is a virus hotspot, the economy and the population are shrinking, the social consequences are enormous. TomTom director Harold Goddijn: 'The cosmopolitan character of Amsterdam is returning.'
Next Step-athon proved to be a successful online substitute for Hacking Health Amsterdam. An intensely diverse group actively helped those with an innovative idea to improve health and healthcare in the Amsterdam region. As a result, many next steps are now in the works.
