Eindhoven’s Energy Initiative: €50K Boost for Grid Balancing Project
As the year 2024 kicks off, Eindhoven Engine, Simpl.Energy and TU/e EIRES (Eindhoven Institute for Renewable Energy Systems) are joining forces for an Energy Grid Balancing initiative, aimed at addressing the pressing energy challenges faced by the Brainport region. This pioneering project is receiving a boost with a subsidy from the Stimuleringsfonds (Stimulation Fund) of the Metropoolregio Eindhoven (MRE).
Energy Challenges in the Brainport Region
The Brainport region is grappling with energy security challenges on its journey towards a sustainable future. While planned grid investments are crucial, they alone won’t provide immediate solutions. Recognized as the Dutch high-tech industry’s national mainport, the strategic importance of Brainport demands a sustainable approach to powering its economic activities and meeting future energy demands.
The newly enacted Energiewet (Energy Act) in the Netherlands creates an opportunity to infuse flexibility into the electricity grid. The current centrally controlled system calls for operational systems at the campus level to adapt to the evolving energy landscape.
As this project unfolds, it promises not only to meet current energy demands but to also build a resilient and dynamic energy infrastructure for the future.
Collaborative Solutions for Brainport’s Future
In this groundbreaking initiative, Eindhoven Engine leads the way in crafting the playbook for simulation tools in Eindhoven-Oost. Simpl.Energy focuses on an operational monitoring and prediction system, while TU/e EIRES connects with ongoing university research and engages stakeholders for effective project dissemination.
Paving the Way for Sustainable Solutions
The Energy Grid Balancing project shines as a beacon of collaborative innovation, harnessing the strengths of Eindhoven Engine, Simpl.Energy, and TU/e EIRES. With MRE Stimuleringsfonds’ support, this initiative is set to forge the path to sustainable energy solutions, addressing Brainport’s unique challenges and contributing to the broader goals of the Dutch high-tech industry’s energy transition. As this project unfolds, it promises not only to meet current energy demands but to also build a resilient and dynamic energy infrastructure for the future. Get ready for a grid revolution in the heart of Brainport.
Janne Brok receives Knaller 2024 Award
A Catalyst for Eindhoven Engine’s Ambitious Plans
Our Managing Director, Janne Brok, was honored with the Knaller 2024 award at the Gerard & Anton Awards last Thursday! This recognition signifies the anticipation of significant achievements for her in the year ahead. Aligned seamlessly with the Eindhoven Engine’s 2024 plans, we’re set to embark on exciting initiatives in the year ahead. Also, many congratulations to all the winners!
More about the Gerard & Anton High Tech Piek Awards: https://lnkd.in/emPx6gGN
Media: ‘Slim schuurtje’ voorziet gebouwen het hele jaar door van energie (DUTCH)
Op de TU/e Campus in Eindhoven werken twee startups aan een nieuwe ontwikkeling die de energietransitie moet helpen versnellen. De startups combineren zogeheten warmtegevelpanelen met slimme energieopslag in de vorm van een berging; de zogeheten Smart Heat Shed.
Daardoor is bijvoorbeeld ook ‘s winters voldoende energie beschikbaar om een woning of kantoorpand te verwarmen. Om het systeem verder te verbeteren is een proefopstelling gebouwd op de TU/e Campus. Het project is één van 28 projecten van innovatieaccelerator Eindhoven Engine en is mede mogelijk gemaakt door Regio Deal Brainport Eindhoven.
Source: Brainport Eindhoven
Festival of Disruption filled with energy and enthusiasm
The Festival of Disruption’s second edition thrived with energy and enthusiasm. Kicking off the day, architect and urban designer Floris Alkemade offered a compelling perspective on how to embrace transformative changes.
Engaging workshops
Following this inspiring start, attendees were presented with seven engaging workshops, each delving into methods to expedite innovation, including ‘Design doing’, ‘Accelerating transitions via disruption’ and ‘1+1=3.’ Moreover, they had the chance to stay up to date on the latest developments in Eindhoven Engine’s OpenCall projects and the Emergence Lab initiative focusing on low literacy. As the day drew to a close, the atmosphere was charged with excitement during the wrap-up quiz, concluding a day, filled with learning, inspiration, and networking.
Did you miss out on the festival or do you want to relive the day? Get an impression of it here!
Empowering future-proof companies with Eindhoven Engine
In August of last year, Kay Smits, a fourth-year student of Business Innovation, embarked on his graduation assignment with Eindhoven Engine. The purpose of his assignment is to identify a systematic approach that stimulates accelerated innovation.
In this task he conducted extensive field research and organized brainstorming sessions with creative business innovation professionals and Eindhoven Engine’s office team. Kay’s efforts led to the conceptualization of the ‘Innovation Tool’, a gamified tool to propel projects with innovation objectives in a more cutting-edge direction. The goal was to provide tangible support to projects and organizations in accelerating their innovations. This tool represents a significant step forward in Eindhoven Engine’s commitment to overseeing innovation projects, serving as a visual aid in project management and future-proofing strategies.
Innovation Tool
The ‘Innovation Tool’ fosters a culture of innovation by promoting creative problem-solving and encouraging the establishment of ambitious long-term goals. Its framework enables projects to gain a broad perspective, allowing for a systematic approach to accelerating innovation and getting ready for the market.
This tool, presented to the management of Eindhoven Engine, has been identified as a pivotal asset for the organization. Recognizing its potential to accelerate innovation with social impact, the management has expressed a desire for its further development.
Consequently, Kay has been tasked with exploring the feasibility of creating a digital version of this tool. His role as project owner of Innovation Development for Eindhoven Engine commenced last summer, marking a significant milestone in the organization’s pursuit of sustained innovation.
The digital edition is set for release in early 2024. For more information on the tool or to initiate a detailed discussion, please reach out to us by clicking the button below.
How the tool works
The process kicks off with an initial project intake session with Eindhoven Engine, aiming to assess the project’s current innovation status and placement. Following the intake, the project integrates into the innovation tool. Eindhoven Engine collaborates with the project team to strategize and determine the necessary steps to get closer to market application.
Tailored sessions
Tailored sessions are available, catering to the project’s specific needs and progress. These sessions cover a range of topics, from expediting market integration using existing methodologies to solving challenges creatively and bolstering innovation knowledge. Additionally, there is the option to participate in sessions focused on enhancing innovation knowledge and addressing the challenges associated with slower progress due to linear planning.
This innovation tool gives its users an overview of an introduction to the many existing methodologies that are useful in making impact from knowledge. It is not only easy to use, it is also fun!
Eindhoven Engine News – July 2023
In this edition of Eindhoven Engine News: Festival of Disruption 2023, Innovator Ayda Golahmadi in the Spotlight, new project videos of Carbyon and more!
What else is happening at Eindhoven Engine?
New project videos: Carbyon 2.0
The atmospheric CO2 levels are excessively elevated, so urgent action is needed to lower them. Eindhoven Engine Project Carbyon is developping machines that are capable of capturing carbon from the surrounding air and filtering it out. The retrieved carbon dioxide can be either reused or securely stored for an indefinite period. By adopting this approach, Carbyon can effectively address the issue of climate change.
Into a working machine
Marco Arts is the chief operating officer at Carbyon. Currently, Carbyon is collaborating with Eindhoven University of Technology and DIFFER in the Eindhoven Engine project Carbyon 2.0 to verify their key technologies in their lab environments. Currently, they are developing a fully integrated working machine that takes in ambient air and delivers pure CO2.
Direct air capture by different solvents
Jasper Simons, CTO at Carbyon, showcases the first test version of their direct air capture equipment. And Shilpa Sonar is working as a postdoc researcher at Eindhoven University of Technology. Shilpa’s research is mainly focused on the direct air capture by the different solvents. Her research will be carried out in the Carbyon’s own home-produced reactor.
Vacancy: Finance & Project Controller (0,5-1,0 fte)
Currently we are looking for a Finance & Project Controller, who sees it as a challenge to work with complex financial flows and (research) projects. In your position you will take care of the entire financial and project administration of Eindhoven Engine B.V. You will provide the MT with the necessary management information, you will give solicited and unsolicited advice, and you will think along with them to come to joint solutions/improvements. It is therefore broader than just a financial function.
In your position you will take care of the entire financial and project administration of Eindhoven Engine B.V. You will provide the MT with the necessary management information, you will give solicited and unsolicited advice, and you will think along with them to come to joint solutions/improvements. It is therefore broader than just a financial function.
The position of Finance & Project Controller falls under the responsibility of the Project Control department. This department, with a team of about 50 employees, performs the complete administration and financial management of all research projects of the University. These are some 2,000 projects on an annual basis, spread across a wide range of grant schemes.
Vacancy: Finance & Project Controller (0,5-1,0 fte)
Currently we are looking for a Finance & Project Controller, who sees it as a challenge to work with complex financial flows and (research) projects. In your position you will take care of the entire financial and project administration of Eindhoven Engine B.V. You will provide the MT with the necessary management information, you will give solicited and unsolicited advice, and you will think along with them to come to joint solutions/improvements. It is therefore broader than just a financial function.
Eindhoven Engine and the TU/e department Industrial Design is offering a fully funded 2-year position to master graduates leading to the award of an EngD (Engineering Doctorate) degree in Designing Human- System Interaction.
About the assignment
In cooperation with a few project partners, Eindhoven Engine has decided to contribute the development of an integrated multi-dimensional digital twin of the Brainport region. Currently many scattered efforts for digital twinning are running. The aim of this project is to align a reasonable amount of these efforts into a state-of-the-art prototype that allows the Brainport region to address diverse actual problems (such as nitrogen reduction, the energy transition to renewables, the addition of 100.000 persons to the region and their impact on traffic, emergency service, …).
The challenge for the EngD position at Eindhoven University of Technology would be to develop and evaluate a concept prototype of a multidimensional, integrated digital twin for the MRE (Metropolitan Region Eindhoven) area. This digital twin should accurately represent the physical and functional aspects of the region, including infrastructure, transportation, buildings, and other urban systems.
Candidates should have a background in an area related to interaction design (e.g., industrial design, software engineering, and human computer interaction). They need to be creative, and entrepreneurial and to have an innovative mind. Candidates will be embedded in a multidisciplinary team consisting of computer scientists, industrial designers, and business entrepreneurs.
New project videos: Carbyon 2.0
The atmospheric CO2 levels are excessively elevated, so urgent action is needed to lower them. Eindhoven Engine Project Carbyon is developping machines that are capable of capturing carbon from the surrounding air and filtering it out. The retrieved carbon dioxide can be either reused or securely stored for an indefinite period. By adopting this approach, Carbyon can effectively address the issue of climate change.
Eindhoven Engine’s Disrupt Your Life series
In this series you will be inspired and encouraged to become more disruptive in your daily life, both in your private and professional life. It will bring new ways of thinking and acting.
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