Eindhoven Engine News – February 2024
In this edition of Eindhoven Engine News: Eindhoven’s Energy Initiative recieves a boost for Grid Balancing Project, Innovator in the spotlight Steven Beumer & more!
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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
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!
Eindhoven Engine News – November 2023
In this edition of Eindhoven Engine News: Flashback Festival of Disruption 2023, Innovator in the spotlight Petros Zimianitis & more!
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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!
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Disrupt your Life serie no.1 : Thrive in a Rapidly Changing World
Last Thursday, May 25, renowned futurist and biohacker Peter Joosten showed us how to thrive in a rapidly changing world. In this context, we have worked on: how to change behavior, how to do your storytelling, and how important and fun it is to be part of an ecosystem.
To move forward in your project, at some point you might find yourself with a question you don’t have an answer to yet. In this session we learned that through one or two contacts in your ecosystem you can already help you move forward!
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.
Keep an eye on our social media for the next Disrupt your Life!
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!
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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!
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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!
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