has officially opened its doors in Kortrijk. It is the starting point for the development of a strong Flemish EdTech sector, at the initiative of the Flemish Minister of Economy and Innovation Hilde Crevits. provides space for researchers, schools and companies to experiment and collaborate on new educational technologies for education and training in companies. … Read more
At 74 percent, the Belgian employment rate is below the euro area average, according to the latest figures from Eurostat. Flanders scores relatively well with 78.3 per cent. But there is no reason for euphoria, shows an analysis by labor economist Stijn Baert. Unemployment is low, but for the inactivity rate (non-employed who are not … Read more
(Read more about Bio Science Park here) On February 11 this year, a disaster strikes for the Leiden biotech company ProQR. On that day, CEO Daniel de Boer must announce that the drug Sepofarsen, which his company is developing for rare eye diseases, is not working. “A sad day for everyone involved in this program,” … Read more
The companies’ response to the corona pandemic became a huge proof of concept for technology: Organizations had to immediately invest in digital applications, which would normally be spread over several years. However, higher technology budgets are more of a long-term trend than a short-term solution. This is reflected in the fact that companies focus on … Read more
The companies’ response to the corona pandemic became a huge proof of concept for technology: Organizations had to immediately invest in digital applications, which would normally be spread over several years. However, higher technology budgets are more of a long-term trend than a short-term solution. This is reflected in the fact that companies focus on … Read more
In Canada’s second smallest province – Nova Scotia – a modern, decent-sized dairy farm is up for sale. The company with 115 hectares of ownership (of which 80 hectares can be cultivated) and 47 hectares on lease has a bid price of € 7.7 million. It seems very high, but that price includes a milk … Read more
To start with a joke from the erotic angle. The sex shop Willie.nl wants to do something about the waste of sex toys. These sometimes end up in the trash after short-term use, for example because ‘that dildo in question does not meet your standards or your vibrator does not have enough positions’. Used sex … Read more
What is Curi? Curi is a platform where entrepreneurs can buy or sell their business themselves. The selling party creates a clear online profile in a series of steps. The buyer sees the companies for sale via the search function or with a created search profile. Is there a match? Curi then puts the buyer … Read more
The Cabinet is allocating 60 million euros to stimulate the development of farmed meat and dairy products. The investment will go to a consortium of companies, universities and other organizations working on the technology to produce animal products such as milk, cheese and meat from cells. The money comes from the National Growth Fund, with … Read more
Via @njgov on Twitter – Advertisement – EA select few cannabis retailers will be allowed to start selling recreational cannabis to people 21 and older on Thursday, April 21, Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy announced last week. New Jersey’s first legal weed for adult sales from April 21st From April 21, adults aged 21+ will be … Read more