{"id":621706,"date":"2024-05-24T17:00:03","date_gmt":"2024-05-24T14:00:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/this-week-in-dutch-tech-6\/"},"modified":"2024-05-24T17:00:03","modified_gmt":"2024-05-24T14:00:03","slug":"this-week-in-dutch-tech-6","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/this-week-in-dutch-tech-6\/","title":{"rendered":"#This week in Dutch tech"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a36eaee56b2e\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a36eaee56b2e\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/this-week-in-dutch-tech-6\/#What_were_writing\" >What we\u2019re writing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/this-week-in-dutch-tech-6\/#What_were_reading\" >What we\u2019re reading<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/this-week-in-dutch-tech-6\/#Dutch_startup_of_the_week_Cradle\" >Dutch startup of the week: Cradle<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/this-week-in-dutch-tech-6\/#TNW_conference_speaker_spotlight\" >TNW conference speaker spotlight<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div id=\"article-main-content\">\n                            <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Friday is here, the weather is\u2026 not horrible,\u00a0and it\u2019s time for your weekly round-up of <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/news\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"2\" title=\"News\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">news<\/a> from the Dutch tech ecosystem.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>There was plenty to talk about when it came to the crown jewel in the Dutch tech ecosystem this week. Chip machine-maker ASML featured in two of our top stories. Firstly, it seems the government is succeeding in its scheming to keep its shining star from expanding outside of the country, as ASML this week announced plans of investing \u20ac180 million in the Eindhoven region.<\/p>\n<p>Secondly, we also learned that the company, which has become embroiled in the chip war between the US and China, could have the option of bricking its machines should the latter decide to do more than practice its military action in the South China Sea.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our highlights have you covered<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, but we\u2019d also love to hear your thoughts on the local ecosystem. Drop us a line if you want to showcase your startup, share a digital tip, or just tell us your deepest, darkest secrets.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"inarticle-wrapper channel-cta\">\n<div class=\"ica-text\">\n<p class=\"ica-text__title\">TNW Conference, June 20-21 &#8211; Last chance to get your pass!<\/p>\n<p>Cease all the networking opportunities: roundtables, masterclasses, tech tours, 1:1s&#8230; Last chance to book before we run out!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the meantime, let\u2019s get to the news.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_were_writing\"><\/span><b>What we\u2019re writing<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_were_reading\"><\/span><b>What we\u2019re reading<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span>Meta, X doing little against deepfakes of Dutch politicians ahead of European elections (<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/nltimes.nl\/2024\/05\/24\/meta-x-little-deepfakes-dutch-politicans-ahead-european-elections\">Dutchnews.nl<\/a>)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"jeg_post_title\">Delft-based Ore Energy exits stealth mode with \u20ac10M; unveils battery based on only iron, water, and air (<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/siliconcanals.com\/news\/startups\/ore-energy-exits-stealth-mode-with-10m\/\">Silicon Canals<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li class=\"grid-title\"><span>AAC Clyde Space markets TNO\u2019s laser terminal for satellite communications (<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tno.nl\/nl\/newsroom\/2024\/05\/aac-clyde-space-brengt-tno-laserterminal\/\">tno.nl<\/a>)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"jeg_post_title\">Dutch startup VRelax gets \u20ac1.2M to help people with mental and physical complaints using VR (<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/siliconcanals.com\/news\/startups\/dutch-startup-vrelax-gets-1-2m\/\">Silicon Canals<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dutch_startup_of_the_week_Cradle\"><\/span>Dutch startup of the week: Cradle<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1406948 js-lazy\" alt=\"Cradle synbio software platform\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2024\/05\/cradle.jpeg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1406948\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2024\/05\/cradle.jpeg\" alt=\"Cradle synbio software platform\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cradle, a biotech software startup out of Delft, Netherlands, is using generative AI to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">help biologists engineer improved proteins, making it easier and quicker to bring synthetic bio-solutions for human and planetary health to market. This includes products such as <span>medicines, non-animal whey proteins, and detergents and plastics without petrochemicals.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cAt the core of all these products are proteins, which are little cellular machinery,\u201d Stef van Grieken, co-founder and CEO of Cradle, told TNW a little while back. \u201cIf you want to change them to be better for the <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>lication you have in mind, you have to alter the DNA sequence. That\u2019s a really complicated task because DNA is basically an alien programming language.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>When prompted, Cradle\u2019s AI platform can generate a sequence of a molecule that has a higher probability of matching what researchers are looking for, than when scientists need to try everything out for themselves.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>This equals fewer and more successful experiments, drastically reducing R&amp;D time and costs. For most projects, this means they can proceed at twice the speed compared to the industry average.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>The company recently announced a $24mn <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/watch-movies-tv-seriess\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"8\" title=\"Watch Movies &amp; TV Series\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Series<\/a> A funding round and is working on more than 12 R&amp;D projects, including vaccines and antibodies. Its 20+ staff is divided between Delft in the Netherlands and Zurich in Switzerland.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TNW_conference_speaker_spotlight\"><\/span>TNW conference speaker spotlight<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span>Each week one of our writers will share a top tip for TNW Conference. Today\u2019s pick comes from\u00a0<\/span>Andrea Hak<span>:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span aria-label=\"\" class=\"c-mrkdwn__br\" data-stringify-type=\"paragraph-break\"\/><span>SpaceTech is truly the next frontier with a slew of exciting new startups emerging with the potential to help us solve some of Earth\u2019s greatest challenges and uncover more mysteries about our universe. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>If you\u2019re interested in this field, there are two sessions not to be missed:<\/span><span aria-label=\"\" class=\"c-mrkdwn__br\" data-stringify-type=\"paragraph-break\"\/><span>Check out\u00a0<\/span><i data-stringify-type=\"italic\">Revolutionizing Space Connectivity<\/i>\u00a0on Day 1 from 11:50 \u2013 12:00 on the TNW Talks stage for a fireside chat with Dr. Sethu Saveda Suvanam, CEO of ReOrbit, about the company\u2019s mission to develop satellites that are adaptable for different missions, equipped with autonomous orbital capabilities, and beneficial for the environment.<\/p>\n<p><span aria-label=\"\" class=\"c-mrkdwn__br\" data-stringify-type=\"paragraph-break\"\/><span>Join\u00a0<\/span><i data-stringify-type=\"italic\">SpaceTech: A new frontier<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/i><span>on Day 2 from 15:15 \u2013 15:55 on the Growth Quarters stage for a panel discussion with founders and VCs about the latest challenges, trends, and opportunities shaping the sector<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s all for this week\u2019s round-up. Until next Friday, tot ziens!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As we count down to <\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TNW conference<\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in Amsterdam on June 20 and 21, we\u2019re ramping up our coverage of the Dutch IT sector. If you\u2019re interested in attending the tech festival, we\u2019ve got a special offer for our readers. At the ticket checkout, use the code TNWX<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/social-mediaa\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"Social Media\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MEDIA<\/a> to get 30% off your <\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">business pass<\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">investor pass<\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or startup packages (<\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bootstrap<\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scaleup<\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/i>\n                        <\/div>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. Follow us on\u00a0<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" href=\"https:\/\/news.google.com\/publications\/CAAqBwgKMN63nwsw68G3Aw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Google News<\/a><\/span>\u00a0too, click on the star and choose us from your favorites.<\/span><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>If you want to read more like this article, you can visit our <span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><a style=\"color: #ff9900;\" href=\"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/technology\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Technology category.<\/a><\/span><\/strong>\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"color: black;\"><a style=\"color: #ff9900;\" href=\"https:\/\/thenextweb.com\/news\/dutch-tech-this-week\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Friday is here, the weather is\u2026 not horrible,\u00a0and it\u2019s time for your weekly round-up of news from the Dutch tech ecosystem.\u00a0 There was plenty to talk about when it came to the crown jewel in the Dutch tech ecosystem this week. 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