Best TU Delft Podcasts (2026)

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#23 | How to perfect your pitch: 10K Pitch Prize competition - with Gelion Care, CARAPAX and Thoughtful Oasis (from Enschede Slush'D 2025) 25:19

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Sweaty palms, quivering voice... Pitching isn't always easy. So how do you go about it - especially when there's €10K at stake? Bekk Blando (Thoughtful Oasis, UT), Anne Vortkamp (CARAPAX), and Shahriar Mirpour (Gelion Care, TU/e) were among the lucky teams selected to pitch in the 10K Pitch Competition. The day after they delivered their pitch for …

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#22 | Participating in student challenges: 4TU Impact Challenge - with Vindi Biosystems, SimplyPill & Sea2Skin (from Enschede Slush'D 2025) 25:34

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What’s it like to participate in a student challenge? How does it work? And how does it feel to pitch your idea in front of a live audience and a panel of judges? Three student teams from different universities talk about their experiences with the 4TU Impact Challenge. Wouter van Amelsvoort (SimplyPill, UT), Jolke Beijnvoort (Vindi Biosystems, TU …

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#21 | Life after missions: how to get the most out of it - with Brilliance RGB & maxairea (from Enschede Slush'D 2025) 27:56

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International missions can be overwhelming - even so much that you can't make it to a podcast recording session. Tim Tiek (Brilliance RGB - UT) & Rabih Hamid (maxairea - WUR) joined the mission to Hello Tomorrow in Paris. Now, several months later during Enschede Slush'D, they look back on the mission and the steps taken afterwards. This episode wa…

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#18: Growing Systems Engineering at Vanderlande by Marcel van Houtum 25:48

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About Marcel van Houtum Marcel works at VanderLande in Veghel. ... About NXT Gen The goal of NXTGEN Hightech is to bring the Netherlands back to the top. NXTGEN Hightech officially started in May 2023. The aim of the program is to bring the Netherlands back to the top and to contribute to solutions to major social challenges. To achieve this, the N…

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Eberhard Gill is Professor Space Systems Engineering at TU Delft 28:24

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About Eberhard Gill Dr. Gill has been working as researcher at the German Aerospace Center (DLR) from 1989 to 2006 in the field of precise satellite orbit determination, autonomous navigation and spacecraft formation flying. He has been Co-Investigator and Principal Investigator on several international Earth and deep space space missions. He devel…

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#20 | Valorisation of Deep Tech - with Techleap, UTwente & TU Delft (from Hello Tomorrow) 25:28

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What is necessary for successful deep tech transfer in The Netherlands? A big question with a lot of different answers. Vera Boertien is joined by Roy Kolkman (UT), Kenneth Heijns (TU Delft) and Arjan Goudsblom (Techleap) to discuss the national valorisation landscape. Together, they look at what is going well and where there is room for improvemen…

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Marcel Vollebregt is Systeem Expert bij Signify in Eindhoven 28:36

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About Marcel and Signify Marcel is Systems Expert at Signify. That role contains training, support first of a kind/pilots, test new releases, issue analysis/solving. Signify is a Dutch multinational lighting corporation, formerly known as Philips Lighting, that spun off from Royal Philips in 2016 and is a world leader in lighting, providing product…

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#19 | Deep Tech Deep Dive: the state of quantum - with Quix Quantum (from Hello Tomorrow) 30:05

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As technology evolves, we're inching closer to the day when quantum computers are part of our daily lives, in some way or another. But what's the current state of quantum? And what are the challenges entrepreneurs in this field face? During Hello Tomorrow, host Vera Boertien invited Stefan Hengesbach, CEO of Quix Quantum, for a deep tech deep dive …

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#18 | Female founders in deeptech: advantage or hurdle? - with ARTIC (from Hello Tomorrow) 23:59

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During the mission to Hello Tomorrow, the majority of the delegation was male. Where are all the female founders in deeptech? Host Vera Boertien sits down with Laure van der Sande (ARTIC) to talk about the position of women in deeptech. Does she see it as a hurdle? Or is it an advantage? This episode was recorded during Hello Tomorrow. Don't forget…

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#17 | Say 'bonjour' to Hello Tomorrow: why you should join - with Superlight Photonics (from Hello Tomorrow) 17:19

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As of 2026, Hello Tomorrow's Global Summit will be organized in Amsterdam. During this final edition in Paris, host Vera Boertien sits down with Cees Links (Superlight Photonics) to talk about why it's worth joining Hello Tomorrow if you run a deeptech startup. How is it different from other events, such as CES? What can you get out of it? This epi…

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#16 | Bonus: alumni talk | Taking the step from Twente to the Bay Area - with Quirina de Ruiter (from the Bay Area mission) 27:11

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Senior Advisor of Alumni Relations Joe Laufer (UT) talks to Quirina de Ruiter (UT) about her journey from the city of Breda to University of Twente and her recent adventures as senior research scientist at Intuitive in San Francisco. How did she decide to study Technical Medicine at the UT? And how did she end up as a senior research scientist at I…

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System thinker Naomie Verstraeten about the Brainport region 18:29

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About Naomie Verstraeten and Brainport Development For the Brainport region, being at the forefront of Key Enabling Technologies is crucial for Brainport to make a relevant contribution to solutions that the world of today and the future demands. And more importantly, we are better than anyone else at connecting high-tech complex systems and integr…

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#15 | Taking over the US market and tackling cultural differences - with Amplify & 4TU (from the Bay Area) 19:14

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Doing business in the Netherlands is one thing. But the US? That's a whole new ballgame. So how do you tackle the differences? And how do the US and Europe compare to one another? Host Cindy Marsman dives into this topic together with Marcel Verheijen of Amplify and Mike Verkouter of the 4TU. This podcast was recorded during the CES/Bay Area missio…

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Joris van den Aker is Program manager Systems Engineering and (Digital) Business Transformation at TNO 29:11

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About Joris and TNO Supporting hightech companies to transform from a project- to a product/platform driven systems company. Keywords are transformation, leadership, business, and systems engineering/architecting. ... About NXT Gen The goal of NXTGEN Hightech is to bring the Netherlands back to the top. NXTGEN Hightech officially started in May 202…

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#14 | What to expect at CES - with Superlight Photonics & Veridis (from CES) 25:48

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CES is one of the biggest tech events in the world. Combined with the flashing lights of Las Vegas, it can be quite an overwhelming experience. So how do you thrive at CES? Host Cindy Marsman (Novel-T & UT) talks to Cees Links of Superlight Photonics (UT) & Jeroen Glansdorp of Veridis (TU/e) about what to expect at CES and dives into the most valua…

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Maarten Bonnema is Professor in Systems Engineering and Multidisciplinary Design at University of Twente 26:44

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About Maarten Bonnema -Maarten Bonnema is Professor in Systems Engineering and Multidisciplinary Design at University of Twente. Some additional information * SEMD homepagina: www.utwente.nl/semd * SE in 45 minutes: tinyurl.com/SEin45min * Inaugural lecture at University of Twente: https://research.utwente.nl/en/activities/complex-tasks-simple-tool…

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#13 | The art of pitching: perfecting your pitch deck and nailing Slush - with Young Heroes (from Slush) 22:37

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If you want to crush it at Slush - or any other conference - a good pitch is essential. But how do you craft the perfect pitch and pitch deck? Host Jochen Meischke talks about it with Eva van Leeuwen from Young Heroes. This episode is filled with valuable tips to build the most effective pitch for investors. Don't forget to rate this episode on wha…

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Mike van Lieshout is projectmanager Cobotics bij i-team Global en Jules van Horen 24:45

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Over Mike van Lieshout Mike is projectmanager Cobotics bij i-team Global. ... Over Jules van Horen Mechatronica engineer bij i-team Global. ... Over i-team Global Quote van de website van i-team Global: Wij ontwikkelen en distribueren innovatieve producten en oplossingen voor de schoonmaakindustrie. ... Over NXT Gen Het doel van NXTGEN Hightech is …

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#12 | Investing 101 for early-phase startups: do's and don'ts - with University of Twente Holding & Delft Enterprises (from Slush) 36:30

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Don't you wish you could look into an investor's mind sometimes? Well, that's why we had this chat with Albert-Jan de Croes and Joost Mathot. In this episode, host Jochen Meischke talks all about investments for early-phase startups. What are things to consider? What are the biggest pitfalls? You hear it in this episode! Guests Albert-Jan de Croes,…

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EuroSpaceHub PODCAST: From Antarctica to Mars. Exploring Lichens and Space Research with Prof. Leopoldo García Sancho 11:18

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In this podcast episode, we dive into the frontiers of science with Professor Leopoldo García Sancho from the Complutense University of Madrid, as he takes us through his fascinating work on Antarctic botany, its parallels with Mars, and groundbreaking discoveries about photosynthesis and the resilience of organisms in extreme conditions. With over…

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Marcus Pereira Pessoa is Associate Professor in Systems Engineering and Multidisciplinary Design at University of Twente 31:04

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About Marcus Pereira Dr. Pereira is an Associate Professor of Educational Systems at the University of Twente's Systems Engineering and Multidisciplinary Design Chair. His expertise in systems engineering enables innovative applications in educational design and development. His research focuses on educational systems engineering, Model-Based Syste…

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#11 | The challenges of tech transfer - with ScoutInScience (from TTT Team Up Day) 22:54

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Getting research off the shelves of universities is no easy feat. Of course, we have entrepreneurial researchers who spin out from the universities. But what if they don't? How do we ensure that their breakthroughs go to market and make an impact? With ScoutInScience, Gilles Meijer aims to bridge that gap by actively scouting for business potential…

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Wouter Leibbrandt is Director Digital Systems bij TNO 32:06

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Over Wouter Leibbrandt Wouter Leibbrandt is directeur Digitale Systemen bij TNO. Hij heeft een passie voor complexe systeemproblemen. Hij wil mogelijkheden ontwikkelen om deze met de juiste methodieken te ontwerpen. En deze vervolgens te onderhouden zodat ze blijven doen wat ze moeten doen en de systemen niet vastlopen. Het business segment Digital…

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#10 | Collaborating with UMCs - with Maastricht UMC & Radboud UMC (from TTT Team Up Day) 28:21

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Collaboration is necessary to make sure MedTech innovations break out through the university walls. That's why host Vera Boertien had a conversation with Adriana Berlanga (Maastricht UMC) and Alexander Nicastia (Radboud UMC) about the value of collaboration between business and knowledge institutes. This episode was recorded during the Team Up Day,…

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Robots in the Brewery with Heineken's Robotics PO, Wessel Reurslag 48:05

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Breweries are dynamic and challenging environments for automation, which is where robotics truly shines. With over 160 breweries worldwide, Heineken has a vast and varied testing ground—no two breweries are alike. This diversity highlights something that robotics and Heineken have in common: adaptability. In this episode, we sit down with Wessel Re…

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Casper Voogt is head of System Engineering at Thales 25:22

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About Casper Voogt Casper Voogt is head of System Engineering at Thales. .... About Thales Thales Group is a French multinational company that designs, develops and manufactures electrical systems as well as devices and equipment for the aerospace, defence, transportation and security sectors. ... About NXT Gen The goal of NXTGEN Hightech is to bri…

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Actemium deelt ervaringen over System Engineering 25:07

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Joris Theiner In 2015 afgestudeerd bij Actemium en daarna direct in dienst gegaan. Werkzaam als Controls Consultant waarbij hij aan het voortraject van projecten zit, voornamelijk in de advies rol. Dit houd in sparren met de klant en de juiste vragen stellen om de vraag achter de vraag helder te krijgen, met als doel dat de klant het juiste eindres…

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#09 | Working and living internationally - with Amplify, FlowBeams, and Liva Healthcare (from Enschede Slush'D 2024) 20:03

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What do you have to think about when you do take your business to another country? And when does it make sense to live there, too? Our host Vera Boertien sat down in the Enschede Slush'D studio to discuss the experiences of Marcel Verheijen (Amplify), Lea Milovich (FlowBeams), and Shahram Sharif (Liva Healthcare). Don't forget to rate this episode …

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Marjan Hoofman over System Engineering binnen ASML 12:37

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Over Marjan Hoofman Marjan Hoofman werkt sinds 2000 als system engineer bij ASML ... Over NXT Gen Het doel van NXTGEN Hightech is om Nederland weer aan de top te brengen. NXTGEN Hightech is in mei 2023 officieel van start gegaan. Het doel van het programma is om Nederland weer aan de top te brengen en bij te dragen aan oplossingen voor grote maatsc…

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#08 | Defining impact and how to make it - with Novel-T and Lumo Labs (from Enschede Slush'D 2024) 25:48

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There's a lot of talk about impact. But how do we define it and - more importantly - how do we make it? We decided to talk a little more about it to settle it once and for all. Joining our host, Vera Boertien, in the studio at Enschede Slush'D are Meron Mekonnen (Lumo Labs) and Bas Kerkwijk (Novel-T). Don't forget to rate this episode on whatever p…

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PODCAST TU Delft and EU Policy in Innovation: insights from Marceline Du Prie 20:36

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In this episode of the Podcast Business of Collaboration, we are welcoming Marceline Du Prie, Director of European Affairs at the TU Delft in Brussels. Keep reading to find out more about EU Policy for Innovation, TU Delft and technological innovation developments in Europe! Marceline Du Prie is the Director of European Affairs at the… Read More »P…

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#07 | Female Founders in Tech - with Trialflow and Managescape (from Enschede Slush'D 2023) 16:10

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In this special episode, we sit down with two remarkable female tech founders, Leona Turner – Co-Founder of Trialflow, and Amalia Bălan - Co-Founder & CMO of Managescape, as they share their incredible journeys in the tech industry. Join our host, Vera Boertien from Novel-T, as she delves into insightful conversations with Leona and Amalia. Discove…

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#06 | Why you need a co-founder - with CodeSandbox and Helloprint (from Enschede Slush'D 2023) 18:49

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Join us in this special episode of Enschede Slush'D 2023 as we delve into the world of co-founding and teamwork. Bas Buursma, co-founder of CodeSandbox, and Hans Scheffer, entrepreneur and CEO at Helloprint, share their valuable experiences and perspectives on building successful startup teams. This conversation uncovers the essence of effective co…

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PODCAST The power of Emotional Intelligence. Insights from Dr. David Caruso and Lisa Rees 52:01

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Welcome to our new Collabwith Business of Collaboration podcast episode! Today, your host is Jara Pascual, CEO and Founder of Collabwith. Our guests are David Caruso and Lisa Rees, two incredibile experts in the field of Emotional Intelligence. David Caruso is co-founder of the Emotional Intelligence Skills Group, at YCEI Yale Center for EI. Lisa… …

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#05 | What are the effects of Slush half a year later? - with wearM.AI 18:50

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We sat down again with Huawei Wang of WearM.AI, half a year after Slush. How did he experience his first time visiting the conference? What did he get out of it? And how is his UT spin-off doing half a year later? Listen to find out! Don't forget to rate this episode on whatever platform you listen this to, and share it with someone who might enjoy…

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#04 | Experiencing Slush for the first time - with MEMSYS, wearM.AI, and Konekti (from Slush 2023) 17:30

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In this first episode of this two-part series, host Vera Boertien sits down with three startup founders on the first morning of Slush 2023. These founders are on the cusp of experiencing this crazy conference for the very first time. How did they prepare for it? What do they expect? And what are their goals? Vera dives into it together with Huawei …

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Josée Kleibeuker is Grouplead mechatronic system engineering bij DEMCON 22:16

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Over Josée Kleibeuker Josée is Grouplead mechatronic system engineering bij DEMCON. ... Over NXT Gen Het doel van NXTGEN Hightech is om Nederland weer aan de top te brengen. NXTGEN Hightech is in mei 2023 officieel van start gegaan. Het doel van het programma is om Nederland weer aan de top te brengen en bij te dragen aan oplossingen voor grote maa…

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EuroSpaceHub (PODCAST) Building a collaborative Ecosystem for Space: a conversation with Professor Ana Inés Gómez de Castro 54:19

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In this special episode of the Podcast Business of Collaboration for EuroSpaceHub, we are welcoming Professor Ana Inés Gómez de Castro. Continue reading to find out more about the intersection of academia, innovation, and space exploration! Professor Gómez de Castro has extensive experience in astronomy and astrophysics at the University Complutens…

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(EuroSpaceHub) PODCAST Training the next generation of Analog Astronauts: a conversation with Dr. Roxana Perrier 24:18

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In the rapidly advancing field of Space exploration, collaboration is fundamental for achieving success. In this special episode of the “Business of Collaboration” podcast by EuroSpaceHub, our guest Dr. Roxana Perrier, conference coordinator at IPSA and scientific support at Euromoonmars, delves into the world of fostering collaboration for analog …

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#03 | The value of (international) alumni relations - with Heimdall Sensor Intelligence (from London) 17:54

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During the 4TU alumni mission to London, Vera Boertien (Novel-T & UT) talks to Jeroen Sassen from Heimdall Sensor Intelligence (TU/e). What is the value of alumni relations? How can they help you on your startup journey? And how has the 4TU alumni network benefitted Jeroen so far? A recap of the mission: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:…

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Gert van Schothorst is Principal Systems Engineer bij Philips 29:28

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Over Gert van Schothorst Gert is Principal Systems Engineer bij Philips in Eindhoven. ... Over Michiel van Osch Michiel is Associate Lector bij Fontys Hogeschool in Eindhoven ... Over NXT Gen Het doel van NXTGEN Hightech is om Nederland weer aan de top te brengen. NXTGEN Hightech is in mei 2023 officieel van start gegaan. Het doel van het programma…

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#02 | Expanding to the UK - with RapAgra (from London) 24:12

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The 4TU went on a startup mission to riveting London after being invited by 4TU alumni. Ronald de Bruijn from RapAgra (WUR) joined the mission, as he's preparing to expand to the UK. Vera Boertien (Novel-T & UT) talked with him about the challenges he faces and how a 4TU mission can help overcome them. How do you find the sweet spot? When do you op…

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#4: Albert Falck is eigenaar van Lay3rs in Best 33:07

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In deze aflevering deelt Albert Falck onder andere zijn kennis en ervaring met: Design for Additive Manufacturing, Print farm oplossingen voor 24/7 Lights Out Factory AI toepassingen binnen Additive Manufacturing, Hoe neemt AI het werk van CAD tekenaars over, en natuurlijk over de nieuwste 3D printers en 3D scanners die momenteel op de markt zijn. …

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#3: Ingmar Hendriks and Remko van Brakel about Allseas and Systems Engineering 26:27

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About Remko van Brakel Unit Head Innovations at Allseas. ... About Ingmar Hendriks Senior Software Engineer at Allseas. ... About Allseas Allseas is a world-leading contractor in the offshore energy market. Experts in the design and execution of large and complex offshore projects, we are constantly pushing the boundaries of technology. Designed an…

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#2: Casper Maree works at VDL-ETG technology 32:15

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About Casper Maree Casper currently works as a senior systems architect where he also uses his interest in organizational management and technology strategy to support continuous improvement efforts in the organization and project teams. ... About NXT Gen The goal of NXTGEN Hightech is to bring the Netherlands back to the top. NXTGEN Hightech offic…

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PODCAST Sobre Financiacion para Innovar y Startups con Rebeca Sancho de Mayoral 52:17

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Bienvenidos al podcast Business of Collaboration creado por Collabwith. Collabwith es una plataforma digital y SaaS que permite que los ecosistemas de innovación conecten con startups, académicos y empresas en un entorno de matchmaking y marketplace. Soy Jara Pascual, fundadora y CEO de Collabwith y soy vuestro host de este podcast. Hoy, tenemos co…

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#1: Erik Puik is Lector Smart Manufacturing bij Fontys Hogeschool voor Engineering 28:06

2y ago28:06

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For Dutch: see below About Erik Puik Erik Puik is Professor of SMART Manufacturing, Fontys University of Applied Sciences ... About NXT Gen The goal of NXTGEN Hightech is to bring the Netherlands back to the top. NXTGEN Hightech officially started in May 2023. The aim of the program is to bring the Netherlands back to the top and to contribute to s…

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(EuroSpaceHub) PODCAST Unlocking the power of Collaboration: A conversation with Monika Blodgett of the HEI EIT Initiative 24:16

2y ago24:16

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In the evolving landscape of innovation, collaboration stands tall as the key to succeed. In this special episode of the “Business of Collaboration” podcast by EuroSpaceHub, our guest Monika Blodgett, Project Manager at EIT Manufacturing, EIT HEI Initiative, delves into the intricate world of fostering collaboration for groundbreaking projects and …

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(EuroSpaceHub) PODCAST Insights from the Space Ecosystem in Estonia: a Conversation with Sven Lilla 30:59

2y ago30:59

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Today, we are thrilled to host Sven Lilla as our podcast guest for this special EuroSpaceHub podcast episode. Sven Lilla serves as the Manager at ESA BIC in Estonia and is also the Incubation Manager at Tartu Science Park. With a proven track record as an experienced Business Services Coordinator in the field of technology… Read More »(EuroSpaceHub…

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Exploring multimodal blockchain solutions and skills for digitalization in logistics: a conversation with Cristina Martin Lorenzo, CEO of Usyncro 28:50

2y ago28:50

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Dear Collabwith friends, here we are again with another amazing episode of our podcast “Business of Collaboration”! Today, your host is Jara Pascual, CEO and Founder of Collabwith. Our guest is Cristina Martin Lorenzo, CEO of Usyncro. Keep reading to find out everything about this special episode! In this podcast episode, Cristina will delve into… …