Eindhoven Engine News – May 2023
In this edition of Eindhoven Engine News: Innovator Jesper Pilmeyer in the Spotlight, Using technology to tackle low literacy, Project VIPNOM welcomes Devansh Kandpal and more!
What else is happening at Eindhoven Engine?
Energetic start of 2023
We are only a few months into 2023 and so much has already happened! For Janne, as the new managing director, these are intensive weeks: full of getting to know all the people who have a warm heart for us and who discuss and share their thoughts with us as critical friends, such as our partners at Fontys, TNO and TU/e, our advisors and our other Brainport partners.
Let’s disrupt 2023 lunch
“It is so nice to get acquainted with the Eindhoven Engine projects, which are very diverse in terms of technical subjects,” says Janne. “Being engineers, we like this! In other respects, the projects are very similar: the energy and inventiveness are high. And also the involvement with each other, as shown, for instance, in the 5-weeklys.”
What also became clear in the past two months is that it is getting busier and more dynamic at our beautiful location in Disruptor. It is often a puzzle to find a workplace or workshop space for everyone with the increasing number of activities of projects and student groups. How different this was only half a year ago. It means a lot to us as the Eindhoven Engine core team: now that the COVID time is definitely behind us, we see the fruits of our efforts to turn our offices into a vibrant innovation location.
We are also making plans for the future: Maarten (Steinbuch, scientific director at Eindhoven Engine) and Janne are busy working out two scenarios for the future of Eindhoven Engine, aligning with the Brainport agenda and in close consultation with our critical friends. More on this later in the year. Stay tuned!
Events in January and February 2023
Eindhoven Engine News – May 2023
In this edition of Eindhoven Engine News: Innovator Jesper Pilmeyer in the Spotlight, Using technology to tackle low literacy, Project VIPNOM welcomes Devansh Kandpal and more!
What else is happening at Eindhoven Engine?
Farewell party for Katja
On 8 December, Eindhoven Engine and TU/e officially bid farewell to Katja Pahnke. On 1 November, she started as Chief Development Officer at Prodrive. We thank Katja again for her contribution, energy and many inspirations at Eindhoven Engine.
Find an impression of the farewell here.
Credits: Izzy Fotografie
Life is getting better and better at Eindhoven Engine!
Many activities took place, with the Festival of Disruption as a highlight. It was a great experience to have like-minded innovators together and so important to keep growing our community outside of Eindhoven Engine as well!
After the summer, we also introduced the project updates on Thursday mornings every five weeks, the ‘Every 5 weeks update’. These offer an informal moment to update and learn from each other and some valuable new connections have been made. From students to research to project leaders, all were present to provide mind-challenging presentations. We invite you to join these meetings as well; the time investment is low and the energy high!
As always, we will keep growing and gaining momentum with our community! If you would like to participate or be involved in any way, please contact us via community@eindhovenengine.nl!
Jasmijn, succesor to Joris
Meet also our new community manager Jasmijn Schol as the successor to Joris Dufils. Questions and advice about how to join the community or about community building, please contact her via community@eindhovenengine.nl
“I look foward to continuing to build the community of Eindhoven Engine. You can find me from Monday to Thursday in House of Disruption or 0.44 in building Disruptor.”
Eindhoven Engine News – May 2023
In this edition of Eindhoven Engine News: Innovator Jesper Pilmeyer in the Spotlight, Using technology to tackle low literacy, Project VIPNOM welcomes Devansh Kandpal and more!
What else is happening at Eindhoven Engine?