We had an incredible time celebrating our five year milestone, surrounded by great company and reflecting on our journey. From our ambitious beginnings to our impactful present. The celebration kicked off with an inspiring speech by TU/e Rector Magnificus Silvia Lenaerts, highlighting the importance of valorization, the strength of our partnerships, and our commitment to addressing societal challenges.

A special treat was the stunning musical performance by the talented artists from Impressariaat Kunsten van Fontys, adding a perfect touch to our celebration.

In the Netherlands, 2.5 million people struggle daily with reading, writing, math, and digital skills, also called basic skills. These deficiencies make it difficult for them to fully participate in society, such as reading and understanding a letter or buying a train ticket, leading to various personal and societal problems.

It quickly became clear that this is a wicked problem. As part of the Brainport region, Eindhoven Engine feels responsible for tackling this problem in collaboration with others, including the Eindhoven Library and the Municipality of Eindhoven.

Engine Update 

Mark your calendar for the 2024 Festival of Disruption! This year, Eindhoven Engine is set to reveal its future path. Where once we tackled societal challenges primarily through technological means, we now consider the full scope of these challenges. We’re committed to working alongside stakeholders to devise solutions that encompass both tech-based and non-tech solutions. 

• Date: Thursday November 28, 2024
• Time: 12:30 -17:30
• Location: Disruptor buidling, TU/e Campus

Project update

Hi, my name is Jamy de Lange. At the end of 2023 I worked on an OpenCall project with TNO and Emergo called the Smart Heat Shed (SHS).

The SHS is an innovative storage facility that houses an installation for heating and cooling buildings. My challenge was make the SHS suitable for the housing corporations, so that it could be installed for many houses.

Tackling Europe’s Invisible Health Threat

Noise pollution is one of the largest contributors to poorer health in the European Union (EU). Disturbance of sleep due to environmental noise leads to the loss of millions of hours of sleep, which is directly responsible for added stress and poorer quality of life of residents of the EU.

My name is Devansh. I’m an Acoustics R&D Engineer at Sorama  as well as an EngD trainee in Smart Buildings and Cities at TU/e. I am pleased to undertake the assignment for my EngD traineeship as part of this project. The focus will be on resolving the inaccuracies identified in noise level recordings.

Eindhoven Engine @ High Tech Discovery Route

On Saturday June 8, we participated in the High Tech Discovery Route, showcasing our demos on energy transition, preventive care, inclusiveness, and our Think Wave innovation tool. It was fantastic to connect with families and share our initiatives! 

The High Tech Discovery Route took place in the Brainport region. On the TU/e campus TU Eindhoven, Fontys and Summa opened their doors for visitors to take a look into the high-tech kitchen of the Brainport region.

Photo: Bart van Overbeeke

The OpenCall project Powerlift focuses on enhancing battery packs for unmanned aerial vehicles used in transportation, inspection, emergency services, and security. Through this project, the partners LeydenJar, Tulip Tech, and Wingtra aim to increase the deployment of drones in emergency situations, including organ transplantation, blood transport, professional assistance over long distances, and security purposes.

• Date: Thursday June 27, 2024
• Time: 12:30 -13:30
• Location: building Disruptor, TU/e Campus

In this edition of Eindhoven Engine’s Thematic Session, we will explore with you the significant role of data in healthcare. Therefore we are honored to welcome Erik Vermeulen from EY to share his valuable insights into data-driven healthcare supported with research and illustrated with case studies.

Join this session, get inspired and learn about the ins and outs of the impact of data in healthcare! Doors open at 11:45 with a complimentary lunch.

• Date: Thursday June 27, 2024
• Time: 14:00 – 17:00
• Location: Disruptor buidling, TU/e campus

On this day we showcase the research results of students from Eindhoven Engine and the Fontys Living Labs for Circular Transition. The goal is to show different kind of research results in the fields of Circular Transition, Energy Transition, Digital Twin and Social Inclusivity.

Feel free to drop by and learn about the effort of students ver the last six months.