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Climate-neutral Brainport 2040: Circular water hubs

We proudly announce a landmark collaboration between Eindhoven Engine, Rijkswaterstaat, and a coalition of visionary partners. This agreement, officially kicked off during the Festival of Disruption 2025, marks a decisive step toward achieving a climate-neutral Brainport by 2040 through circular water hubs.

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EngD design challenge

Climate-adaptive regions

This year, the EngD Design Challenge is set to inspire and innovate with a focus on climate-adaptive regions. From April 7th to April 11th, mixed teams of 20+ EngD trainees from TU/e and JADS will collaborate with case owners from Signify, Rijkswaterstaat, and Volcycle to develop innovative and practical solutions for pressing challenges.

Date: 7 – 11 April 2025
Location Disruptor, TU/e campus

Using the design thinking approach, the trainees will tackle issues presented by industrial partners and devise with creative concepts. Throughout the challenge, they will also delve into several key areas, such as understanding wicked problems (addressing complex issues that are difficult to define and have no clear solution), DISC Profile (understanding different personality types to enhance team dynamics and communication), and presentation skills (learning how to effectively convey ideas and solutions to diverse audiences), .

Would you like to know more or are you considering submitting a case next year? Then please contact us