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The EU's DIGITAL Europe Programme marks a bold statement on the future of digital technology and sovereignty, promising to fundamentally alter Europe's approach to digital innovation.

Four major AI calls for have been published in the past 4 weeks: Innovation Labs, Learning Communities, ELSA Labs and the MIT call.     

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.

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.  

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.