Eventlijst FOI newsletter September
Upcoming events (Oct 2024–Feb 2025) include major AI, tech, and startup conferences like World Summit AI, DPW, Web Summit, Slush, and sector-focused investor summits in Amsterdam, Lisbon, Helsinki, Utrecht, and beyond—plus monthly online webinars on EU funding, IP, and startup support.
From science to impact: Meet our new Fellows
Faculty of Impact has welcomed new fellows who are turning science into real-world solutions: a mood-boosting fermented food bar, sustainable battery electrolytes, and affordable tactile displays for the (deaf)blind.
‘We truly need this for our future’
Margrethe Jonkman, Chair of VU Amsterdam, stresses that innovation needs stronger investment and scaling, warning that without a well-stocked pipeline of ideas and talent, the Netherlands risks falling behind. She champions the Faculty of Impact as a vital instrument but argues it must grow far beyond its current scale to truly deliver societal and economic returns.
‘Begin with the application in mind’
Rebecca Saive, Professor of Applied Physics at the University of Twente and successful entrepreneur, argues that scientists shouldn’t have to choose between research and entrepreneurship—both can and should go hand in hand. She highlights the Faculty of Impact program as a vital step in bridging funding gaps and enabling researchers to translate innovations into real societal impact.
Building a Greener Future: The Journey of Hoss Karimi and CarbonsAI
Hoss Karimi, Faculty of Impact alumnus, founded CarbonsAI to reduce concrete’s carbon footprint using AI and industrial waste. Backed by TU Eindhoven and a strong team, he’s turning deep-tech research into scalable climate impact.
Meet the next wave of impact-driven innovators
Meet Carina, Roland, and Salma—three new Faculty of Impact fellows turning scientific breakthroughs into real-world solutions. From sustainable yeast and microbial crop protection to climate-smart poultry feed, their ventures are set to make waves.
