IXA Newsletter July 2023

Hi all, this is the July edition of the IXA Newsletter, and it is the last one before the start of the new Academic year in September. We are glad to be sharing news about valorisation, start-ups, spin-offs, and funding. Happy reading!

Revolutionary Design for Quantum Gates in Trapped Ions Quantum Computers

Researchers Arghavan Safavi-Naini and Matteo Mazzanti have patented a groundbreaking design for quantum gates in trapped ions, resulting in cheaper and simpler quantum computers. A PoC grant from IXA-UvA will enable Safavi-Naini and Mazzanti to build a prototype and demonstrate the operation of the two-qubit gate. Read more

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Researchers and companies collaborate on sustainability challenges at SustainaLab

Since this year, SustainaLab, located at Amsterdam Science Park, offers the opportunity for companies and researchers to connect and collaborate on sustainability challenges. At the simplest level, small companies can benefit from offering internships to students for a short-term research project, while companies with greater financial resources may want to invest in longer-term relationships with PhD researchers. Find out more

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Newly founded PsyPhy B.V. brings portable EEG on market

UvA’s latest spin-off, PsyPhy BV, brings a portable EEG (Electroencephalography) amplifier for neuroscientific research and educational purposes to the market. The company’s mission is to provide accessible and innovative solutions for neuroscientific research and education, thus fostering a deeper understanding of the human mind. Watch the company's trailer

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Study shows ‘ikHerstel app’ ensures faster recovery after major abdominal operations?

By using the ‘ikHerstel app’, patients recover considerably faster from major abdominal operations than patients who don’t use the app. Patients are being discharged from the hospital often after just one day. With the app, the time of recovery will only take 7 weeks instead of 9.The study was one by Amsterdam UMC among 355 patients from eleven Dutch hospitals. Full article in Dutch

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Positive Developments at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and Universiteit van Amsterdam with grants from National Growth Fund ???

Exciting developments in Dutch academia! Researchers from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam) have received positive evaluations for seven project proposals, securing a share of €1.441 billion allocated by the National Growth Fund. Meanwhile, Universiteit van Amsterdam (UvA) is part of a research consortium, with €200 million from the National Growth Fund dedicated to studying the complete Dutch food system. More about the VU proposals & more about the UvA consortium

NWO Take-off approvals for VU, UvA and UMC

As a result of the spring 2023 round of the NWO Take-off Grant, no less than seven Amsterdam projects, developed at Vrije Universiteit, Universiteit van Amsterdam and Amsterdam UMC, have been awarded a Take-off grant. Academic and innovative starters can investigate whether their science-based innovative ideas are feasible and commercially applicable. Read more

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