IO Podcast

Today, we explore two stories shaping the future of Dutch tech — a groundbreaking new photonic chip factory rising in Eindhoven, and new research revealing how AI is quietly reshaping who gets hired — and who doesn't. More here: ioplus.nl/en

Yesterday was International Women's Day, and both of our stories reflect that. We're covering a five-million-euro national innovation push for women's health in the Netherlands, and take a closer look at the women who are quietly reshaping Dutch tech. More here: ioplus.nl/en

Today, we explore two genuinely exciting developments — a smart camera system helping nurses save lives in Eindhoven, and Europe's bold 75-million-euro bet to break free from Big Tech's cloud dominance. More here: ioplus.nl/en

Today, we explore two stories shaping Europe's industrial future — the EU's ambitious new Industrial Accelerator Act, and a massive rare earth discovery in Norway that could help break Europe's dependency on China. More here: ioplus.nl/en

Today, we explore two stories that really get to the heart of Dutch innovation — what we throw away, and what we could be burning instead. We're talking about the hidden goldmine inside your old appliances, and a Dutch scale-up turning iron powder into clean industrial fire. More details here: ioplus.nl/en

Today, we explore two stories with serious global stakes. First, an AI company caught between a presidential boycott and active military use. And then, one narrow strait, and the energy crisis it's triggering across the globe. More here: ioplus.nl/en

Today, we explore two stories from the Netherlands sitting right at the heart of humans and technology. A social robot helping adults with autism structure their daily lives — and a sharp look at why so many people distrust AI-generated content, even when it's completely accurate. More here: ioplus.nl/en

Today, we explore two stories shaping Dutch innovation — a controversial overhaul of the Netherlands' patent law that could shut out small inventors, and how the city of Eindhoven is betting on local startups to build the next chapter of its legendary tech legacy. More here: ioplus.nl/internationals

Today, we take a deep dive into a company that just made history — raising over two hundred and fifty million dollars in a single round and planting a serious European flag in the global AI chip race. More background here: ioplus.nl/en

Today, we explore two stories that put Dutch tech firmly on the global map. First, a Dutch AI chip startup just made history with a quarter-billion-dollar funding round. And then, ASML raises the bar on what's physically possible in chipmaking. More on these topics here: ioplus.nl/en

Today, we explore two stories worth your attention: Dutch online drugstores quietly sharing your most sensitive health data with tech giants — and whether AI can actually plan your next vacation.

Today, we explore two fascinating stories out of the Netherlands: why crowds follow strangers instead of the shortest path, and how the Dutch chemical industry is mapping its escape from fossil fuels.

Today, we explore two stories shaping Dutch innovation. First, a new rail ambition connecting Brainport Eindhoven to Brussels. And then, how a Dutch solar vehicle startup is betting big on India. More on ioplus.nl/en

Today, we explore the challenges facing Dutch tech startups' growth, and a major congress on autonomous systems in Drachten that's bringing together industry leaders across the value chain. More details here: ioplus.nl/en

Today, we explore the push for a European capital markets union and strengthening UK-Netherlands technological cooperation. More here: ioplus.nl/en

Today, we explore how virtual reality is revolutionizing job recruitment and Twente's ambitious leap into photonic chip manufacturing. More here: ioplus.nl/en

Today, we're diving into the future of education with gaming and AI, plus how a Dutch startup is revolutionizing industrial energy asset management. More details on ioplus.nl/en

Today, we explore whether we should trust AI with our investments and the Netherlands' bold plans to create its own version of DARPA for breakthrough innovation. More details on ioplus.nl/en

Today, we explore funding for female entrepreneurship in the Netherlands and Europe's ambitious semiconductor strategy to achieve tech sovereignty. More on these topics here: ioplus.nl/en

Today, we focus on a potential overhaul of the Dutch patent system that could reshape access to innovation and a breakthrough analysis revealing geothermal energy's massive potential across Europe. More about these topics on IO+ > ioplus.nl/en.

Today, we explore why innovation often fails in the Netherlands' Brainport region and a groundbreaking AI-driven medical imaging project that could transform healthcare accessibility. More backgrounds on our website: ioplus.nl/en

With the Winter Olympics kicking off in Milano Cortina, we're exploring how Olympic-level technology is becoming accessible to everyday sports enthusiasts like you and me. More about the two items here: ioplus.nl/en

Today, we explore an AI robot clinician being tested in hospitals and a major overhaul of the Netherlands' patent system that could reshape innovation. More on ioplus.nl/en

Today, we cover CERN's hot new approach to sustainable energy and a surprising shift in the Dutch electric vehicle market. More on these topics on ioplus.nl/en

Today, we explore how LiveDrop is revolutionizing secure communications with light-based data transfer and dive into the talent challenges facing the booming Dutch semiconductor industry. More on ioplus.nl/en