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How Amsterdam’s Container Village Is Turning University Science into Tech Businesses

How Amsterdam’s Container Village Is Turning University Science into Tech Businesses

Amsterdam, Saturday 25 July 2026
Amsterdam’s Startup Village, a unique container-based hub, is successfully launching university spin-offs by bridging cutting-edge research in artificial intelligence and quantum computing with crucial venture capital.

Regulators Approve Major Deal to Speed Up Flemish High-Speed Internet Rollout

Regulators Approve Major Deal to Speed Up Flemish High-Speed Internet Rollout

Brussels, Thursday 23 July 2026
Belgian regulators have approved a landmark alliance between Proximus and Telenet, accelerating high-speed internet rollouts to over two million Flemish homes and preventing a rural digital divide.

Dutch AI Firm Ovellan Launches Partner Programme with Recurring Commissions

Dutch AI Firm Ovellan Launches Partner Programme with Recurring Commissions

Amsterdam, Thursday 23 July 2026
Dutch AI chatbot provider Ovellan has launched a partner programme offering up to 30% recurring commission, uniquely vetting all affiliates manually to maintain brand trust.

AI Firm Anthropic to Pay Record $1.5 Billion in Copyright Settlement

AI Firm Anthropic to Pay Record $1.5 Billion in Copyright Settlement

London, Wednesday 22 July 2026
A US judge has approved Anthropic’s historic $1.5 billion settlement. Crucially, the fine penalises the storage of pirated books, while training AI on legally acquired texts remains protected.

Microsoft Partners with Mistral in Multibillion-Dollar Deal to Power European AI

Microsoft Partners with Mistral in Multibillion-Dollar Deal to Power European AI

Brussels, Wednesday 22 July 2026
Microsoft’s multibillion-dollar partnership expansion with Mistral AI introduces fully offline, sovereign artificial intelligence systems, allowing European banks and governments to run sensitive operations without an internet connection.

Leaseweb Becomes the Largest VMware Partner in the Netherlands

Leaseweb Becomes the Largest VMware Partner in the Netherlands

Amsterdam, Wednesday 22 July 2026
By acquiring ITQ’s VMware customer base, Leaseweb has absorbed 35,000 cores to become the Netherlands’ largest partner, securing vital business continuity amidst Broadcom’s licensing shake-up.

The Netherlands Approves Major Funding Boost to Retrain Workers for High-Tech Jobs

The Netherlands Approves Major Funding Boost to Retrain Workers for High-Tech Jobs

The Hague, Tuesday 21 July 2026
The Dutch government has greenlit the next phase of its Lifelong Development Catalyst, securing vital funding to retrain workers and address critical technical skills shortages across key industries.

Global Media Event in Amsterdam Expands to Showcase Emerging Artificial Intelligence Startups

Global Media Event in Amsterdam Expands to Showcase Emerging Artificial Intelligence Startups

Amsterdam, Saturday 18 July 2026
The upcoming IBC 2026 exhibition in Amsterdam will expand its dedicated technology zone by 30 per cent, offering early-stage artificial intelligence startups unprecedented access to international investors.

Nominations Open for Benelux Tech Startups to Pitch to Investors

Nominations Open for Benelux Tech Startups to Pitch to Investors

Eindhoven, Saturday 18 July 2026
Benelux tech startups can apply until 1 September 2026 to pitch at Eindhoven’s LEVEL UP 2026, where three finalists will present to 1,500 investors and experts.

European Commission Orders Google to Share Search Data with Artificial Intelligence Rivals

European Commission Orders Google to Share Search Data with Artificial Intelligence Rivals

Brussels, Saturday 18 July 2026
Brussels has ordered Google to share its search data and grant rival artificial intelligence assistants equal access to Android, targeting the tech giant’s mobile monopoly.