Mathematics is widely regarded as one of the most challenging subjects in high school. There are several reasons for this, ranging from a shortage of qualified teaching staff to insufficient time dedicated to mastering diffucult core concepts. It is therefore no surprise that many students struggle with mathematics. We aim to change that.
Read more
Research across Western Europe shows that healthy diets with fresh, minimally processed food are often more expensive than the typical diet based on processed products. This price difference affects lower-income households the most. At the same time, fast-food outlets are widely available in cities, while fresh and nutritious options are often harder to find and more expensive. This contributes to rising lifestyle-related diseases such as obesity and type 2 diabetes. The current food environment makes unhealthy choices the default for many consumers, particularly students and young professionals.
Read more
Many bachelor and master students struggle to find relevant work that matches their studies and long term ambitions. A common problem is that students often end up in side jobs that have no connection to their education, while they could already be building relevant work experience. The main barrier is time. Students usually do not have enough time or access to the right network to find suitable study related jobs. Companies also find it difficult to reach and select the right academic talent efficiently.
Read more
Many developers are “vibecoding” applications, which often leads to weak or overlooked security. This is especially common in React applications using Supabase, where misconfigured auth, database policies, and client-side logic can expose serious vulnerabilities. There is a clear need for a tool that helps developers identify, understand, and fix common security issues early, without slowing down their development workflow.
Read more
Electric bikes are becoming increasingly popular, but they still have several major barriers: High cost – Many electric bikes are too expensive for students, young adults, and people on a budget. Limited customization – Users cannot easily customize their e-bike to match their needs or preferences. Complex assembly – Converting or assembling an electric bike yourself can be difficult without the right system or guidance. Battery concerns – Users worry about battery life, performance, and reliability. Security risks – Bike theft is common, and many bikes lack integrated GPS tracking systems. Lack of integration with smartphones – Many bikes do not offer a simple mobile app to track location, battery life, or performance. These barriers prevent many people from accessing sustainable electric transportation.
Read more
On 1 January 2025, the Netherlands had 3,755,679 inhabitants aged 65 years and over. This represents 20.8 percent of the population. People want to age in the comfort of their own homes, yet most existing houses are not designed to support aging. Renovation costs are high, and the decision-making process is complex. Moreover, home adaptation is not a one-time fix but a long-term need tied to a user’s evolving physical data and habits. Current solutions are too static and fail to provide ongoing, personalized guidance for safe renovation.
Read more
3D-printers en 3D-scanners werken vaak met verschillende programma’s en vereisen specialistische kennis. Hierdoor is het voor mensen zonder technische achtergrond moeilijk om snel objecten te ontwerpen, aan te passen en te printen. Er ontbreekt een toegankelijk systeem waarin scanning, ontwerpen en AI-ondersteuning samenkomen.
Read more
Drones are a mature technology with numerous applications, however we are yet to see them reach the scale of usage of cars or planes. This expansion is severely limited by batteries, which require manual replacement and take long to recharge. The need to replace or recharge drones with human intervention leads to a high downtime between operating cycles and limits the expansion of operations severely. Just like we have highways for trucks, harbors for ships and airports for planes, we believe now is the time to build the world's first dedicated drone infrastructure system.
Read more
Europe's 500,000+ km of powerlines, 230,000 km of managed waterways, and hundreds of thousands of kilometres of pipelines and rail require regular inspection to prevent failures. Current methods such as ground patrols, manned helicopters, and short-range quadcopters are expensive, infrequent, and leave significant monitoring gaps. Helicopters cost ~€20,000/flight hour; quadcopters are limited to 20–40 km range and under one hour of endurance, requiring constant redeployment and on-site pilots. The result: inspections occur just 2–5 times per year, driven by cost rather than operational need, leaving critical infrastructure under-monitored between visits.
Read more