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    Towards a more inclusive society to raise awareness of basic skills gaps

    In the Netherlands, 2.5 million people struggle daily with reading, writing, math, and digital skills, also called basic skills. These deficiencies make it difficult for them to fully participate in society, such as reading and understanding a letter or buying a train ticket, leading to various personal and societal problems.

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    Lack of basic skills

    In the Netherlands, 2.5 million people struggle with reading, writing, arithmetic and/or digital skills. These people are confronted with immense challenges on a daily basis, which seriously hinders their participation in society. Eindhoven Engine emphasizes the urgency of this problem and the need for action.

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    Innovative solution for grid congestion: GENIUS project

    9 October 2024
    The GENIUS project, involving 13 partners including Eindhoven Engine, focuses on smartly addressing grid congestion, improving connectivity, and creating a sustainable testing ground for innovations.
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    ThinkWave: empowering innovation, one move at a time

    1 October 2024
    ThinkWave helps you navigate your unique innovation journey, offering a flexible, structured framework.
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    New students at Eindhoven Engine

    16 September 2024
    In September, six talented students from Fontys, Avans, and TU/e joined Eindhoven Engine. They will contribute to our four key programs: Sustainable Semiconductors, Future-Proof Care, Inclusive Society, and Livable Region.
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    21 October 2024

    Dutch Design Week 2024

    Plug-in Paviljoen, Strijp-S, Eindhoven
    Eindhoven Engine is participating in Dutch Design Week this year! experience how complex the problem of a lack in basic skills is in our society and take action together with us!
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    28 November 2024

    Festival Of Disruption 2024

    building Disruptor, TU/e campus
    Are you ready to disrupt the status quo and tackle the world’s most complex challenges? Join with us to take up today's wicked problems, such as energy transition, preventive health and inclusive society. 
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