Netherlands Innovation Network in Boston

?? Meet our new friend, BAB! ??? On Friday, the NLinBoston team took a trip up to New Hampshire to visit Jay Hoying at Advanced Solutions Life Sciences. Jay was one of the American participants of our Women's Health Design Challenge this past September and invited the team to the heart of the ReGen Valley Tech Hub to learn more about the biofabrication work that is being done in the Manchester-Nashua area. ?? After introducing us to our new friend, BAB - or BioAssemblyBot - we learned how Advanced Solutions sees BAB as the future of curative health care. BAB is a six-axis robotic arm and it was so cool to see her in action during assays. She's been sent to labs all over the world - including in the Netherlands! ?? Our discussion afterwards revolved around regenerative medicine. From the role New Hampshire plays in producing innovative and cost-effective regenerative therapies that address chronic disease to organ failure, to the growing commercial demand for these therapies thanks to the U.S. Economic Development Administration's American Rescue Plan, we explored synergies between developments and potential collaborative projects that have the ability to improve healthcare for everyone. Thank you Jay and his team for hosting us in Manchester - we love seeing innovation at work in other parts of New England! Kim Tran | Tazrin Hossain | Bas van Kruining | Martijn van Dijk | Netherlands Innovation Network in the United States | Innovatie Attaché Netwerk / IA (Netherlands Innovation Network) | Netherlands Enterprise Agency | Consulate General of the Netherlands in New York | RegMed XB | Health~Holland

?? We were also joined by NBC Connecticut during the offshore wind innovation mission's time in New London! Reporter Toi Thornton spoke with delegation lead, Bob Meijer on sharing knowledge and research in OSW. Read the article and watch the full segment ?? https://lnkd.in/eVVctMkn Connecticut Wind Collaborative | Holland Home of Wind Energy | Innovatie Attaché Netwerk / IA (Netherlands Innovation Network) | Netherlands Innovation Network in the United States | Consulate General of the Netherlands in New York | Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in the USA | Kim Tran | Martijn van Dijk | Marcella Kneppers | Carter Craft

??? Three days, four cities & innumerable connections to collaborate on the global energy transition! ?? What an eventful week of facilitating connections & dialogue about the role offshore wind has in the global energy transition! From Boston to Falmouth, Bourne and New Bedford in Massachusetts, to Providence in Rhode Island to New London in Connecticut & all the way to New York City, the offshore wind delegation covered a lot of ground (& water!). ?? Last Thursday was all about New Bedford. At the New Bedford Offshore Wind Conference, networking, round table discussions, panels, & flash sessions all revolved around one thing: US-NL collaboration on R&D in offshore wind. From supply chain development & integration to training to research, innovation and technology to strategies for the future, we were so inspired to hear from US and Dutch innovators alike. Thanks to all speakers: Tony (Semco Maritime), Joel (Foss Offshore Wind), Michael (Shoreline Offshore), Bob (TKI Offshore Energy), Olivia (The Carbon Trust), Arjan (MARIN (Maritime Research Institute Netherlands), Lisa (Massachusetts Clean Energy Center), Kathie (MassMEP), Olivia (MassMEP), Laura (U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)), Dan (Vineyard Wind) and Tamika (Avangrid). ?? The day ended with a sunset cruise of the Port of New Bedford & a networking reception at the New Bedford Whaling Museum. ???Friday kicked off with programming on the bus! Kristin & Paul presented on the Connecticut Wind Collaborative & State of Connecticut's offshore wind innovation ambitions. Thanks for also sharing the best donuts with us! We ended our time in New London with a tour of the State Pier & after some presentations by Kristin, Paul and Paul, the delegation was able to pitch their innovative solutions in offshore wind to local experts. ?? You can't talk about offshore wind in NYC without a visit to the Offshore Wind Innovation Hub. Many thanks to our colleagues, Barry & Carter, for collaborating with us on this event. After a great lunch, we learned about the challenges in innovation uptake offshore wind in the US, focusing on the regulatory landscape. Thanks Julia, Lyndie, and Anna for sharing your perspectives! ?? After, we broke out into three groups for a workshop session on OSW pilot testing, commercialization & R&D collaboration, where our American counterparts were able to hear from three members of the delegation, Oyster Heaven, Lobster Robotics & GROW offshore wind, on their innovative solutions and processes! ?? We ended with a presentation (& tour!) by Equinor & New York City Economic Development Corporation on the South Brooklyn Marine Terminal, home of the first offshore wind farm to deliver power into NYC! ?? We are still processing the sheer magnitude of information & potential partnerships spun out of the mission, but one thing remains clear: US-NL collaboration in OSW is crucial to accelerating progress that is both impactful and contributes to our global climate goals.

This past Wednesday, OTT's?Abraham Katzen, PhD MBA,?brought together over 10+ Dutch companies and a group of our?Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution?scientists, researchers, and engineers to explore opportunities for joint research and development projects in the offshore wind sector. Special thanks to all who could attend, and thank you,?Netherlands Innovation Network in the United States and MITRE, for stopping by; we look forward to future potential collaborations! #WHOI #Technologytransfer #innovation #startups #blueeconomy #offshorewind

Our co-director Christopher Niezrecki had the opportunity to speak to the Dutch Offshore Wind Innovation Mission on bridging the gap between university and industry with programs like University of Massachusetts Lowell's WindSTAR center. Thankful to the Netherlands Innovation Network in Boston for an inspiring day of presentations, speakers and panels.

?? Want to learn more about US-NL collaboration in R&D in offshore wind? Read this Q&A with the offshore wind innovation mission delegation leader, Bob Meijer (TKI Offshore Energy) to learn about both countries' shared ambitions, challenges and why we are natural partners in solving global challenges - like the climate crisis and energy transition - together ??

?? From the North Sea to the Atlantic Ocean, offshore wind is generating the sustainable energy for the future which is why hosting a group of offshore wind innovators from the Netherlands to explore R&D opportunities here along the East Coast is a "wind-win" situation! ?? The kick-off was a "breeze," starting with a ferry tour on the waters around Seaport and the joint networking reception on Tuesday with the Enexis mission at Shell Techworks. Thank you to Ruth, Ellen, Vanessa and the whole team at Shell for your hospitality and the warm welcome! ?? On Wednesday, we started in Boston and ended in Providence - with stops along the way! Our morning in Boston was a full plenary program (with a view!) at The University of Massachusetts Club, where the discussions revolved around innovation for acceleration. Thank you to speakers for sharing your innovative developments and perspectives: Nefertiti (University of Massachusetts Amherst), Bruce (Massachusetts Clean Energy Center), Laura (U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)), Julian (National Offshore Wind Research & Development Consortium), Christopher (WindSTAR) and Matthew (University of Massachusetts Amherst)! ? After a joint panel with the Enexis mission where panelists Carrie (Vineyard Offshore), Sebastian (GE Vernova) Maarten (TenneT) and Jan (The Carbon Trust) discussed the intersection where offshore wind meets the grid, the delegation made their way to Falmouth to visit Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution for a tour of their facilities and presentations by Jay of MITRE to introduce their Blue Tech Lab, and Abraham and Alex on Woods Hole's robotics and environmental monitoring projects. ?? From Falmouth to Bourne, the delegation went to the Massachusetts Maritime Academy for a networking reception to kick-off the New Bedford Ocean Cluster's Offshore Wind Conference. After a long day of bilateral exchange and travel, the delegation made it to Providence, RI to "wind" down for the evening. There is still so much yet to come so stay tuned to see where the delegation will go next! ??? Kim Tran | Martijn van Dijk | Marcella Kneppers | Nicole Dirksen | Carter Craft | Consulate General of the Netherlands in New York | Netherlands Innovation Network in the United States | Innovatie Attaché Netwerk / IA (Netherlands Innovation Network) | Netherlands Enterprise Agency | Holland Home of Wind Energy |

? Together with the Netherlands Foreign Investment Agency, we were thrilled to host a delegation of innovators in batteries, hydrogen and more for the first leg of the US trip to connect with innovators in the US to explore how to future-proof our energy networks amidst rising challenges: the need for speed, the need for increased energy and the need to keep our systems affordable. ?? The delegation kicked off their time in Boston on Monday at National Grid, where they also got to hear from Eversource Energy and Massachusetts Clean Energy Center on the energy landscape in the Northeast USA and various initiatives to support innovators operating in the clean energy sector, before concluding with a panel discussion on smart grid solutions. Thank you Nicola, Roger and Sarah for your key insights! ?? We then ventured across the Charles River to Massachusetts Institute of Technology for a quick tour of the campus, led by Mart of VEIR - a recent MIT alumnus and our former Innovation Attache! The afternoon at MIT concluded with an overview of MIT Energy Initiative by Morgan and a discussion on electrification, transmission, grid technology & policy research before visiting GE Vernova to continue the conversation on grid infrastructure innovation with VEIR, LineVision and TS Conductor . ?? On Tuesday, we turned our attention to batteries. Starting with a visit to Form Energy and then The Engine Accelerator, where we were then joined by AM Batteries for a discussion on battery innovation. ?? After lunch, the delegation ventured on to Malta Inc, where we were joined by ISO New England Inc., for presentations on thermal energy storage and how they approach innovation. Tuesday concluded with a joint networking dinner with the offshore wind innovation mission at Shell TechWorks. ?? Today the delegation travels on to Houston - but not before connecting with the offshore wind innovation mission once again - this time for a panel on where offshore meets the grid. Thanks to panelists and speakers: Rutger (Enexis), Caroline (Ministry of Economic Affairs), Maarten (TenneT), Laura (U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)), Maarten (Reynard High Voltage Solutions), Jan (The Carbon Trust), Sebastian (GE Vernova) and Carrie (Vineyard Offshore)!

?? From Amsterdam to Boston, join us in warmly welcoming these Dutch offshore wind innovators to the East Coast! ?? Next week, the delegation will be meeting with US innovators in government, industry and knowledge institute accelerate the transatlantic R&D collaboration in the offshore wind industry and contribute to the global transition to sustainable energy solutions. ?? Ambitions in the United States and the Netherlands are set high: The US wants to reach 30 gigawatts offshore wind by 2030; the Netherlands is aiming for 21 gigawatts (this would reach 75% of the Netherlands' electricity needs!) ?? To meet these ambitious targets, innovators in this delegation will be exploring opportunities with key partners in the states of Connecticut, Massachusetts and New York to foster innovation and partnership. ?? Meet the delegates of the offshore wind innovation mission below and watch this space for more updates on our exciting week ahead! Holland Home of Wind Energy | Smulders | Lobster Robotics | The Carbon Trust | MARIN (Maritime Research Institute Netherlands) | IQIP? | Reynard High Voltage Solutions | Oyster Heaven | Royal IHC | GROW offshore wind | iPS Powerful People | TKI Offshore Energy | wind & water works | Kim Tran | Martijn van Dijk | Marcella Kneppers | Taake Manning | Consulate General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in New York | Innovatie Attaché Netwerk / IA (Netherlands Innovation Network) | Netherlands Innovation Network in the United States | Netherlands Enterprise Agency | Netherlands |

?? Boston, are you ready to be blown away? ?? This week we had an incredible kick-off for the Offshore Wind Innovation Mission! This talented group of offshore wind experts and innovators will be visiting the East Coast in just one week and we are so excited to welcome them to the US, where they will connect with their counterparts here to explore opportunities for further shared ambitions in research and development. ?? Our program is packed with so many activities: networking receptions, presentations and panel discussions on offshore wind R&D developments and integrating offshore wind with the grid, visiting the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution with MITRE, attending the New Bedford Ocean Cluster's Offshore Wind, visiting the State Pier Terminal in New London and the Offshore Wind Innovation Hub in New York City! ?? If you're interested in connecting with the delegation or learning more about the innovation mission, reach out to Martijn van Dijk ([email protected]). Holland Home of Wind Energy | Smulders | Lobster Robotics | The Carbon Trust | MARIN (Maritime Research Institute Netherlands) | IQIP? | Reynard High Voltage Solutions | Ocean Grazer | Oyster Heaven | Royal IHC | GROW offshore wind | iPS Powerful People | TKI Offshore Energy | Kim Tran | Marcella Kneppers | Consulate General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in New York | Innovatie Attaché Netwerk / IA (Netherlands Innovation Network) | Netherlands Innovation Network in the United States | Netherlands Enterprise Agency