Agro-Food

AI literacy: crucial skill in the digital age

AI expert Meike Nauta, winner of the KIVI Prins Friso Ingenieur Prize, argues for a change in mindset when adopting AI.

Hey Agrofood professional! Are you shifting with us?

In 2018, Kiempunt was founded to develop a strong Agrofood network in Limburg. And with success!

Opening CHILL Excellence Centre: from smart solutions to innovative products

Limburg has added a unique innovation hub. At Aviation Valley near Maastricht Aachen Airport, the CHILL Excellence Centre opened on 7 May.

Province of Limburg supports new round of energy hubs with 1.3 million euros

Province Limburg is taking a firm step towards a future-proof and flexible energy system.

Less dependent on gas: 7 examples of companies making big strides with renewable energy

Many businesses want to get off gas, but run into problems with the full power grid, among others.

Extra government funding of €25 million for ETpathfinder expansion

The central government is contributing an extra 25 million to the arrival of the Einstein Telescope in the Meuse-Rhine Euroregion and to the expansion of the ETpa

Opening food gardens at Brightlands Campus Greenport Venlo: growing living lab for the future

On 22 April, together with Maastricht University, HAS Green Academy and Yuverta, we opened food gardens at Brightlands Campus Greenport Venlo.

Grid congestion calls for direction, but who takes the reins?

The Netherlands has big ambitions, but right now there is very little room on the grid to offer companies growth and sustainability opportunities.

More entrepreneurs can apply for flexible electricity consumption subsidy

From 6 May, entrepreneurs suffering from the overloaded electricity grid can again apply for subsidies for flexible electricity consumption (Flex-e).

Joint approach improves water and habitat in South Limburg

Last year saw some great insights into ways of growing crops differently in South Limburg.

92 per cent of Limburg entrepreneurs do not yet see measurable impact from AI

"The technology itself is usually not the bottleneck; the problem is more often in the organisation around it. AI accelerates what is already there."

Province of Limburg supports Bioregion Network Netherlands

During the Biobeurs in Apeldoorn, the Bioregion Network Netherlands was officially launched. The Province of Limburg was present as a supporting member.

Stop starting, start connecting

Limburg has no shortage of initiatives. It does have a shortage of cohesion.

Government supports SMEs with SLIM grants

Since Monday 7 April (and until Monday 4 May), SME employers can again apply for the SLIM grant.

Open for applications

Energy investment allowance (EIA) for entrepreneurs

Are you investing in an asset that reduces CO2 emissions, is energy efficient or do you want to invest in renewable energy?

Open for applications

MIA and Vamil for entrepreneurs

MIA and Vamil offers tax benefits to entrepreneurs investing in environmentally friendly business equipment and techniques.