Netherlands Innovation Network India

⚡  𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭-𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝? From 2 to 7 March 2025, we invite Dutch professionals, researchers, innovators, and companies in the semiconductor sector to join the Semicon Innovation Mission to India. India's semiconductor industry is on the rise, driven by rapid innovation, government initiatives, and increasing global demand. This mission offers you the chance to: 🌍 Connect with leading Indian players across the semiconductor value chain. 🔍 Explore opportunities for collaboration, technology partnerships, and market entry. 💡 Discover India's vision for semiconductor manufacturing, R&D, and talent development. This is your opportunity to align with India's ambitious goals, forge meaningful partnerships, and position your expertise at the heart of India's growing semicon landscape. Let’s co-create the future of semiconductors! ✏️ Interested? Learn more and sign up here: https://lnkd.in/gM_guJce #Semiconductors #InnovationMission #India #Netherlands #TechnologyPartnership #GlobalCollaboration #SemiconIndia #FutureOfTech Roy Paulissen Wilbert Schaap Tim van Essen Renze de Keiser Chantal Mas High Tech NL Frank Feringa Tom van der Dussen Tong Jiang Roy Netherlands Embassy in India | Consulate-General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Bengaluru | Consulate General of the Netherlands in Mumbai | Dhoya Snijders | Dr. NAMAN AGRAWAL | Nutan, PhD | Aleena Joseph | Arun Thekkedath | Mony Klaus

This month the EU organized a regional visit on #research and #innovation to #Kerala and we were honored to join with colleagues, Dr. Nutan, PhD and Ms. Aleena Joseph. The visit focused on fostering collaborations in science, technology and innovation across key sectors like maritime, healthcare, renewable energy, environmental science, biotechnology and space. 💡 Some of the highlights:   🏥 Healthcare and MedTech: Discussions on cutting-edge advancements at Amrita Hospital, Kochi and Maker Village, the largest electronic hardware incubator in India   📚 Academic Excellence: Exchanges at Amrita University and the University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, emphasizing multidisciplinary research and Horizon Europe collaborations and other bilateral opportunities with the EU countries   🚀 Space Research: A special visit to ISRO's VSSC - Indian Space Research Organization in Trivandrum, focusing on India's human spaceflight program and the discussions explored potential areas of collaborations with EU countries   💡 Energy and sustainability: Exploring hydrogen energy and renewable technologies at ANERT (Agency for New and Renewable Energy Research and Technology), and the Kerala State Council For Science Technology & Environment, which has sustainability programs across Kerala on #climatechange and #environmentalsciences 🌊 Maritime Innovation: Insights into marine fisheries, climate change, and sustainable management at ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute and visiting Nansen Environmental Research Centre (India) in Kochi and hearing about their innovation activities in #maritime, #climate and #agritech   We topped the visit off with the buzzing EURAXXES science slam, https://lnkd.in/g4NxXhFV   We thank our EU colleagues, Mr. Pierrick Fillon-Ashida and Dr. Vivek DHAM for arranging this one-week interaction with the innovation entities in Kerala and look forward to engaging with the Kerala innovation ecosystem in the coming years! 🎯 Innovatie Attaché Netwerk / IA (Netherlands Innovation Network) | Netherlands Embassy in India | Consulate-General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Bengaluru | Consulate General of the Netherlands in Mumbai | Dhoya Snijders | Dr. NAMAN AGRAWAL | Arun Thekkedath | Mony Klaus | Delegation of the European Union to India | Rajiv Gandhi Center for Biotechnology | EURAXESS India #india #netherlands #eu #india #research #visits

Happy to share IESA's participation in the 'Indo-Dutch Semiconductor School', which kicked off on December 9, 2024. Representing IESA, Mr. Anku Jain (IESA EC Member & MediaTek MD, India) joined the inspiring opening session, setting the stage for an exciting week ahead. This event builds on the momentum of IESA’s #IndoDutchSemiconductorOpportunities #Report, unveiled earlier this year on March 4, 2024, which outlines key areas for collaboration between the two nations. The program began with insightful opening addresses by MeitY Secretary, S Krishnan and Yvette van Eechoud, Deputy Director General at Ministerie van Buitenlandse Zaken. Both emphasized the importance of strengthening #India-#Netherlands partnerships in the #semiconductor space. Dhoya Snijders (Innovation Counsellor for India at Netherlands Embassy in India) moderated the session with a warm welcome and introduction to the school, followed by engaging lectures by: ◉ Tom van der Dussen (High Tech NL) ◉ Anku Jain ( EC IESA and India - MD MediaTek), who showcased IESA's initiatives and highlighted India’s booming #semiconductor ecosystem. He encouraged the audience to seize the opportunities in this vibrant sector and contribute to making India a #global #Semiconductor #Powerhouse. As ashok chandak (President, IESA) aptly noted: "This week-long event underscores the strengths of the #Dutch #semiconductor #industry and India’s expanding opportunities in #design, #innovation, #research, and #Talent #development." This one week knowledge sharing event is a follow up of one of the key actions of #TheIndoDutchSemiconductorOpportunities #Report on #TalentDevelopment. Looking forward to a productive week of collaboration and innovation! 🌐🤝    🎓 What’s ahead this week? 🥲 Interactive lectures featuring leading organizations ( IESA Member companies) like NXP Semiconductors, Tata Electronics and ASML, Smartphotonics Ltd. and top academic institutions including Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, Madras,Gandhinagar,  Guwahati University of Twente and Technical University Eindhoven. 🥲 A career-focused panel discussion to close the week, featuring insights from industry and academic leaders. 🥲 On Friday participants will kick off an exciting group assignment, designed by NXP Semiconductors to apply the insights gained throughout the week and foster collaboration across teams from both countries. 👉 Visit website for updates: https://lnkd.in/gSFdKgjr  . Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology S Krishnan Akash Tripathi, IAS . India Semiconductor Mission . Veerappan VV Ruchir Dixit ashok chandak Sudhir Naik Sanjay Gupta Anku Jain Ashok Mishra Hitesh Garg Dr. Manoj Kumar Navin Bishnoi Rajeev Khushu Sanjeev Keskar . . . Ved Prakash Mall Gowthami S . #Semiconductors #Electronics #GlobalImpact #Sustainability #TalentDevelopment #Semiconductor #Innovation #IndoDutchCollaboration #IESA #TechnologyLeadership

✨ Science Slams: Bridging Innovation and Inspiration! ✨   The Netherlands Innovation Network India was honored to participate as a jury member at the 12th EURAXESS India Science Slam India, celebrating the art of science communication. Hosted by the Goethe-Zentrum Trivandrum, the event showcased talented researchers transforming complex ideas into engaging narratives.   🥇 Congratulations to suman tiwari from Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), Mumbai, for her outstanding presentation on gold nanoparticles as a delivery system to tackle antimicrobial resistance—a groundbreaking approach addressing global health challenges. Her victory has opened the door to an exciting opportunity to visit the prestigious European university of her choice.   👏 Kudos to the other incredible finalists: 🌟 Giggin T, Kerala Agricultural University (KAU), who shared insights on the wound healing process in elephants 🌟 Shabana K M, Indian Institute of Technology, Palakkad, who presented on personalized education using artificial intelligence 🌟 Shrestha Ganguly, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, who explored cellulose cross-linked polymer electrolytes for zinc-ion batteries.   A special thanks to EU India and Dr. Samrat S. Kumar for organizing this impactful event and to our own Dr. Nutan, PhD for representing the Netherlands Innovation Network’s role in fostering collaboration and innovation between Europe and India.   Great to see media coverage in The Times of India and The Hindu, emphasizing the significance of platforms like these in inspiring global research connections. https://lnkd.in/gahqRzS3 https://lnkd.in/gruXcErq Here’s to more innovative ideas and collaborations that shape a brighter future!   #ScienceSlam #NetherlandsInnovation #GlobalCollaboration #AMR #ScienceStorytelling #Euraxess   Innovatie Attaché Netwerk / IA (Netherlands Innovation Network) | Netherlands Embassy in India | Consulate-General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Bengaluru | Consulate General of the Netherlands in Mumbai | Dhoya Snijders | Aleena Joseph | Arun Thekkedath | Dr. NAMAN AGRAWAL | Mony Klaus

🌟 Kicking Off the First Indo-Dutch Semiconductor School! 🌟 Yesterday, we launched the Indo-Dutch Semiconductor School with an inspiring opening session that set the tone for an interesting week ahead! 🚀 The program began with opening addresses from Secretary S Krishnan from the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, and Yvette van Eechoud, Deputy Director General of the Ministerie van Buitenlandse Zaken, who both emphasized the importance of this initiative and the collaboration between India and the Netherlands. Moderator Dhoya Snijders delivered a warm welcome and brief introduction to the school, followed by engaging lectures from Tom van der Dussen of High Tech NL and Anku Jain from India Electronics and Semiconductor Association, who shed light on the semiconductor ecosystems of both countries. 🎓 What’s ahead this week? 🥲 Interactive lectures featuring leading organizations like NXP Semiconductors, ASML, Smartphotonics Ltd. , Tata Electronics, and top academic institutions including Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar , Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati, University of Twente, and Technical University Eindhoven. 🥲 A career-focused panel discussion to close the week, featuring insights from industry and academic leaders. 🥲 On Friday participants will kick off an exciting group assignment, designed by NXP to apply the insights gained throughout the week and foster collaboration across teams from both countries. 💡 For participants: This is your moment to explore the semiconductor landscapes of both countries, ask questions, and connect with top experts in the field. 👉 Visit our website for updates: https://lnkd.in/gSFdKgjr Looking forward to an exciting week of innovation, collaboration, and knowledge-sharing! #Semiconductors #IndoDutchCollaboration #Innovation #TalentDevelopment #IndiaNetherlands #Collaboration Eline Jansen Mony Klaus Rob Stroeks Martijn Heck Netherlands Embassy in India | Consulate-General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Bengaluru | Consulate General of the Netherlands in Mumbai | Dhoya Snijders | Dr. NAMAN AGRAWAL | Nutan, PhD | Aleena Joseph | Arun Thekkedath| Innovatie Attaché Netwerk / IA (Netherlands Innovation Network) Kelly Huntjens

💡 NEW INTERVIEW ON WATER AND AMR!! 💡 In our Indo-Dutch Innovators series we interview innovators who are paving a bridge between India and the Netherlands. This month we were happy to interview Dr Peter A. Behnisch, Director at Biodetection Systems. Dr Behnisch talks about water technology and the role of his company in this interview. He joined our AMR & Water mission that took place recently and was also a panelist at the IFAT India event on "How India-Netherlands Collaboration is Shaping Sustainable Water Solutions". 🎯 Do read the #interview below and let us know which Indo-Dutch Innovator we should interview next! 💯 Innovatie Attaché Netwerk / IA (Netherlands Innovation Network) | Netherlands Embassy in India | Consulate-General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Bengaluru | Consulate General of the Netherlands in Mumbai | NBSOs India | Dhoya Snijders | Aleena Joseph | Dr. NAMAN AGRAWAL | Sandra Kalidien | Arun Thekkedath | Nutan, PhD | Nishi Chandra Pant | Joep Steinbusch | Prajkta MALVE | Priya Jashnani Anil | Anne Cremers | Daniël van Horn | Mony Klaus #water #amr #india #netherlands #interview

🌟 First Indo-Dutch Semiconductor School coming up: website now LIVE! 🌟 We’re thrilled to announce the first edition of the Indo-Dutch Semiconductor School, starting in just one week! 🚀 As India sets its sights on becoming a global semiconductor hub, the Innovation Team took action to identify opportunities for collaboration between the Netherlands and India. That’s why earlier this year we launched an opportunities report on semiconductors, and one key theme stood out: knowledge exchange and talent development. To bring this to life, the Netherlands Embassy in India, together with our ministry of foreign affairs and the Eindhoven University of Technology, are organizing a one-week program (9th - 13th of December) where students from both countries will gain insights into the semiconductor ecosystems of India and the Netherlands. Participants will engage with leading organizations such as  NXP Semiconductors, ASML, Smartphotonics Ltd. , High Tech NL, Eindhoven University of Technology, University of Twente, Tata Electronics and four of India’s top IIT’s Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi Indian Institute of Technology, Madras Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar and Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati. The program will conclude with an exciting panel discussion on career development, featuring NXP, SmartPhotonics, IIT Delhi, University of Twente, moderated by the Technical University Eindhoven and the University of Twente. 💡 For Dutch students: If you have a strong foundation in semiconductors (end bachelors or masters), we’d love to have you participate! Since this is not an introductory course—come prepared to dive deep. 🌐 We’ve launched our dedicated website to showcase this unique initiative. We invite you to share it with your network and help us spread the word! 👉 Click here to see the site: https://lnkd.in/gSFdKgjr Let’s build stronger ties, foster innovation, and shape the future of semiconductors together. 🌍🤝 #Semiconductors #IndoDutchCollaboration #Innovation #TalentDevelopment #IndiaNetherlands #Collaboration Eline Jansen Mony Klaus Rob Stroeks Martijn Heck Netherlands Embassy in India | Consulate-General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Bengaluru | Consulate General of the Netherlands in Mumbai | Dhoya Snijders | Dr. NAMAN AGRAWAL | Nutan, PhD | Aleena Joseph | Arun Thekkedath| Mony Klaus | Innovatie Attaché Netwerk / IA (Netherlands Innovation Network) Kelly Huntjens

#NetherlandsmeetsChennai2024 is halfway through the events with the arrival of the Clipper Stad Amsterdam to the Chennai port!! 🚢 With various events organised by the Consulate-General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Bengaluru the #Netherlands is strengthening their bilateral relations in Tamil Nadu. 🇮🇳🤝🏼🇳🇱 ➡️ As part of the many events conducted this week, our Consul General, Mr. Ewout de Wit had an interaction with the students at Women's Christian College- Chennai (India) where the young audience conversed with the Consul General on topics from Indo-Dutch relations, political systems, work culture to tulips, canals, bicycles and windmills. 💯🌷 ➡️ On Tuesday, along with Rela Hospital in Chennai, our Netherlands Innovation Network India colleagues organised a seminar on "Emerging Scenarios in Oncology". The event showcased Dutch advancements like the Oncode Accelerator, the existing Indo-Dutch NWO and Global Stars programs like TRAIN and BIONICS, and the discussions reinforced the potential of Indo-Dutch collaborations to revolutionize cancer care and address global health challenges. 🧬 ➡️ In the evening, a reception was hosted by our Ambassador H. E. Ms. Marisa Gerards, together with our Honorary Consul in Chennai Mr. Gopal Srinivasan for our stakeholders and connections from agriculture, innovation and economic relations in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. During the reception, our Ambassador highlighted the long-standing collaboration with Tamil Nadu in various sectors and our future aspirations to work with the state! 🎯 ➡️ The team also organised a heritage session on the Dutch heritage links with South India and particularly to Tamil Nadu with experts joining us from India and the Netherlands. This session was a wonderful opportunity to retrospect the Indo-Dutch cultural heritage since the 1700s. 💡 As we are wrapping up the events in Chennai this week, more updates on our program with the Clipper Stad Amsterdam will be coming your way! ⚓🛳️ Follow us more for the updates on #NmC2024! 🔛 Netherlands Embassy in India | Consulate General of the Netherlands in Mumbai | NBSOs India | Netherlands Foreign Investment Agency | Ewout de Wit | Anne Cremers | Balaji Venkatraman | Daniël van Horn | Nutan, PhD | Aleena Joseph | Surya Kiran Vaddadi | Vijay Kumar Vaddadi | Bhaskar Subramani | Nishel Chung | Dr. Nancy Elizabeth | Lennart Bes | Sriram V | Lipika Bansal #netherlands #india #tamilnadu #chennai #netherlandsmeetschennai #NmC2024 #networking

🧬 Uniting Expertise: Netherlands and India in the Fight Against Cancer 🧬 The Consulate-General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Bengaluru is organizing a series of events under the banner #NetherlandsMeetChennai along with the arrival of the Clipper Stad Amsterdam to the Chennai port this week! ⚓🛳️ As part of these events, our Innovation colleagues in Bengaluru, Dr. Nutan, PhD and Aleena Joseph organised a session on "Emerging Scenarios in Oncology", emphasizing the importance of Indo-Dutch collaborations along with Rela Hospital, Chennai. The event brought together leading minds to highlight the critical role of early detection in oncology and the transformative potential of #Indo-#Dutch collaborations. 💡 The event was inaugurated by Ewout de Wit, Consul General of the Netherlands in Bangalore, who reaffirmed the Netherlands' commitment to fostering impactful healthcare innovation partnerships in India. Presentations by representatives from the Netherlands Innovation Network India and the Health Counselor, Mr. Nico Schiettekatte, Netherlands Embassy in India highlighted the Dutch healthcare advancements, like Oncode Accelerator, and explored opportunities for collaborative breakthroughs in cancer research. 🇮🇳🤝🏼🇳🇱 A key highlight of the event was the address by Prof. Mohamed Rela, a globally renowned pediatric liver transplant and oncology expert. He strongly endorsed the potential of Indo-Dutch partnerships in advancing cancer care. Successful initiatives like #TRAIN and #BIONICS, represented by #CMCVellore, alongside discussions on an upcoming collaboration with #ICMR, showcased the robust foundation and promising future of these alliances 🎯 The seminar featured discussions on #CAR-T cell therapies, #genomic medicine, #nanomedicine, #AI-powered diagnostics, and #proton therapy with more than 85 participants. Advanced diagnostic technologies, such as #MALDI-TOF mass #spectrometry, and the evolution of #proton therapy for head and neck cancers demonstrated cutting-edge applications already making an impact. Additionally, pioneers in #radiation oncology presented significant advancements, including liver radiation techniques, that are reshaping patient care. 💯 Renowned institutions like Apollo Proton Cancer Centre, Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore, CANCER INSTITUTE (W.I.A.) (Inst. Code - 039), CHENNAI, Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, Narayana Nethralaya, MEDGENOME, Sri Ramachandra Institute Of Higher Education and Research of research and higher education and many more, enriched the event with vibrant panel discussions and expert talks. These collaborations underscored the immense potential of Indo-Dutch partnerships to revolutionize oncology care and address global health challenges effectively. #NmC2024 #netherlandsmeetschennai #india #netherlands #oncology #research #development #SRIHER Innovatie Attaché Netwerk / IA (Netherlands Innovation Network)

Awareness, Sparking Change: WAAW 2024 🦠 Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) is a silent yet alarming global health crisis. As part of World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW), the Netherlands Innovation Network India joined hands with the Bangalore Bioinnovation Centre to host an impactful event highlighting the pivotal role of innovation and awareness in combating AMR. We were privileged to have Dr Maarten van Dongen, PhD, the founder of AMR Insights, as a panelist. Together with Dr Van Dongen we have been engaged in innovation work on AMR and Water, our report on this can be found here: https://lnkd.in/ghHkFkQx. 🔑 Key Message: - Knowledge is our strongest weapon.  - Addressing AMR is not just as a scientific challenge but a societal imperative.  - By bridging global expertise, we are creating pathways for innovative solutions to one of the most pressing challenges in global health. The event featured many esteemed speakers, including: 🗣️ Shri Dinesh Gundu Rao – Hon'ble Minister of Health & Family Welfare, GoK 🗣️ Dr. Maneesh Paul. S., – Lead co-inventor of Enmetazobactum 🗣️ Dr. Mohamed Adil A.A – Director, BBC 🗣️ Dr. Manbeena Chawla Ph.D. – Biospectrum India & Asia A heartfelt thanks to all the speakers, partners, and participants for their invaluable contributions. Let’s amplify the conversation and continue driving impactful change! 🌟 #AMRAwareness #WAAW2024 #IndoDutchPartnership #GlobalHealth #InnovationInAction #AMRInsights #AMR #WorldAMRawareness #waaw #humanhealth #worldhealth #Netherlands #India Innovatie Attaché Netwerk / IA (Netherlands Innovation Network) | Netherlands Embassy in India | Consulate General of the Netherlands in Mumbai | Consulate-General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Bengaluru | Dhoya Snijders | Nutan, PhD | Aleena Joseph | Arun Thekkedath | Dr. NAMAN AGRAWAL | Dr. Veeranna Shivamurthy | Dr Shivasharanappa Nayakvadi | Shruthi Vembar | Raman Muthusamy | Sweta Raghavan