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26 March 2024
Five new awards AiNed Fellowship grants to retain AI talent for the Netherlands >
Leveraging exceptional AI talent is important to strengthen the national knowledge and training base in AI. We are therefore pleased to announce five new awards from the AiNed Fellowship grants Programme . The AiNed Board warmly congratulates all awardees on these awards and looks forward with interest to their contribution to the AiNed Programme and AI research in the Netherlands.
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March 25 2024
EU Data Act: Government pushes for better data control >
The digital landscape is rapidly evolving, with data at the heart of economic and societal transformations. Recognizing the pivotal role of data, the European Union has introduced the Data Act, aimed at fostering a more equitable data economy. Minister Micky Adriaansens of Economic Affairs and Climate has now initiated an internet consultation for the Dutch implementation legislation of the Data Act, marking a crucial step towards its application starting September 2025.
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March 25 2024
Amsterdam UMC launches HeartGuard >
Amsterdam UMC is taking significant strides in heart patient care by introducing HartWacht (HeartGuard), an innovative e-health tool. This technology enables patients to monitor their blood pressure and arrhythmias from the comfort of their home using a compact measurement device and a mobile app. This development not only reduces the need for regular cardiologist visits but also ensures more accurate and timely medical interventions.
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22 March 2024
SCRIPT project >
SCRIPT: Scripting criminal processes: Review and implementation of practical tools” led by Avans University of Applied Sciences in which the MultiX group is partner, has been accepted by NWO in the mission-driven innovation program.
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19 March 2024
An empowering collaboration: Netherlands AI Coalition (NL AIC) partners with Women in AI >
Women in AI recently conducted an insightful interview with Miriam Veronesi, shedding light on the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the collaborative efforts between the Netherlands AI Coalition (NL AIC) and Women in AI. As Chair of Start-ups and Scale-ups for the NL AIC and a prominent figure at TNO, where she focuses on the societal, economic, and ethical aspects of AI, Miriam has been at the forefront of tech innovation for years.
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19 March 2024
Amsterdam hospitals will share data >
'Health Data Space Amsterdam' enables (re)use of medical data to improve care and keep it accessible
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15 March 2024
AiNed MIT AI call for SMEs launched to boost AI innovation power in the Netherlands >
Are you working with other SME entrepreneurs to develop or innovate products, production processes or services in the field of AI? Then the MIT scheme may be for you.
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March 9 2024
Mapping stress with AI: The DESTRESS initiative >
Amsterdam UMC, in collaboration with a consortium of partners, is taking a significant leap forward with the innovative DESTRESS project. Spearheaded by Professor Christiaan Vinkers, a renowned expert in Stress and Resilience, DESTRESS focuses on employing Artificial Intelligence (AI) to revolutionize the way organizations manage stress and bolster resilience. At a time when stress-related absenteeism results in 2.9 million days lost and over one billion euros in costs annually, such an initiative couldn't be more timely.
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March 8 2024
Nominate your AI application for the Dutch Applied AI Award >
Is your AI application a beacon of innovation? Nominations are now open for the Dutch Applied AI Award! This year marks the fifth anniversary of the award, presented at the annual Computable Awards. The Centre of Expertise Applied AI at the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences, alongside ICT platform Computable and the podcast De Dataloog, is calling for entries that showcase practical and innovative uses of artificial intelligence.
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September 30
The future of computer systems: fast and sustainable >
Professor Andy Pimentel from the University of Amsterdam is developing computer systems that are not only faster but also more sustainable. As AI and data processing expand, this work becomes increasingly critical.
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September 28
Participate in the National AI Benchmark! >
The National AI Benchmark is designed to quickly provide companies with insights into their AI maturity. By completing a survey, businesses gain access to a detailed report offering practical recommendations and comparisons with other organizations. This project is in collaboration with the Amsterdam Centre for Business Innovation (ACBI) and is supported by prominent AI researchers such as Prof. Henk Volberda, Dr. Michiel Tempelaar, and Dr. Rick Hollen. The benchmark offers tangible steps to improve your AI strategy, identify new applications, and strengthen your competitive edge. Take the survey here .
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25 September 2024
Sennay Ghebreab talks to Villamedia >
When will it be possible to plug AI into our brains? Sennay Ghebreab (neuroinformatician at the University of Amsterdam) shares his view in a article from Villamedia: calls for 'being open to the insights that AI provides us.
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23 September 2024
Participate in the National AI Benchmark! >
How does your industry use AI? Join the National AI Benchmark for free and find out!
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10 September 2024
ICAI Announces Strategic Collaboration with 18 Dutch Knowledge Institutions >
As of September 1st, the Innovation Center for Artificial Intelligence (ICAI) has officially become a collaboration between 18 Dutch knowledge institutions. With the signing of the agreement by these institutions, a nationwide ecosystem of knowledge institutions is now involved, enhancing the governance of the ICAI network.
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