Start Semiconductor Packaging University Program

Together with HAN University of Applied Sciences, CITC developed the Semiconductor Packaging University Program. The program provides a connection between education and industry and as such contributes to the training and skills of people that align with industry needs. People who are in high demand – now and in the future. The program therefore represents an important step in securing the future of the semiconductor industry in Europe.

Industry experts

The program offers its participants training in all relevant aspects of chip packaging, both in theory and in practice. The theoretical part is provided by industry experts – in addition to CITC and HAN, the program was developed in collaboration with NXP, Nexperia, Ampleon, TU Delft and TNO.

The practical assignments of the program are carried out on the premises of CITC and several semiconductor companies.

Integrated chip technology and its applications

You learn about the semiconductor industry and take a deep dive into the final step of chip manufacturing. This is the phase in which the chip is packaged in its housing.

Developments such as integrated photonics, system-on-chip, embedded cameras, 5G antennas, sensors and micro-electro-mechanical systems place high demands on the manufacturing process… and the competencies of semiconductor staff.

More information: https://www.citc.org/program-lines/semiconductor-packaging-university-program-minor-and-course/

Download the pdf-file here.

Vibe of the Future

The Vibe of the Future Festival is back in September 2024 for three day’s!

The Vibe of the Future, an inspiration festival for creative and ambitious innovators in Health & High Tech!
To most of us, the future remains a mystery. Yet there are some who dare to look far beyond what is known, seen as normal or generally accepted as common thinking.

Last edition, at Vibe of the Future Festival, we shared the stories of these people. We explored new perspectives on entrepreneurship, science and innovation, with leading changemakers like Bas Bloem and Lucas De Man. All while enjoying art, creative foods, new connections and chill and lounge!

Program
More information about the program will follow soon.

Festival
This Innoboot-event will be organized during the Vibe of the Future festival at Noviotech Campus in Nijmegen (building M, Meet&Greet area). A few days before the event we will send an email with practical information on directions/parking. You might have to check your spam box.

Good to know
Presentations are in English & the entrance is free (registration upfront is needed though). We welcome new guests, so please feel free to pass on this invitation to relevant people in your network!

Registration will open soon. Click here for more information

IP for AI inventions

Join us for our upcoming workshop Intellectual Property (IP) and AI (Artificial Intelligence). The competition in this sector steadily increases and the possession of intellectual property rights has shown to boost company growth and increase the chances of obtaining financing.

IP for AI inventions

This workshop focuses on understanding the basic concept of IP and when IP can be requested for inventions involving AI.

EP&C will address the following subjects:

  • IP-rights
  • Novelty and Inventive step
  • Patenting computer implemented inventions
  • Latest developments in patenting AI

Patent searching

During the second part of the workshop we plan an interactive session where we will teach you the basics of patent searching. You will learn how you can innovate more efficiently and thus save time and money by using patent information that is freely accessible online. For this part of the workshop, it is advisable to bring along a laptop.

Topics RVO will discuss are:

  • Finding relevant classification codes for your invention or area of interest
  • Finding relevant patents for your invention
  • Being capable of using Espacenet to achieve the above two goals

Speakers

Valeria De Matteis, PhD, European Patent Attorney at EP&C

Slavisa (Sasha) Milovanovic, PhD, Trainee Patent Attorney at EP&C

Rienk Rienksma, PhD, Intellectual Property Advisor at RVO (Netherland Patent Office, Part of the Netherlands Enterprise Agency)

Location
Noviotech Campus, Transistorweg 5, Nijmegen. Meet&Greet, buidling M.

Good to know
The workshop is facilitated in English. Participation in the workshop is free for everyone, including drinks and bites. However, for cancellations within 24 hours prior to the event, we will charge a fee of 15 euros (excluding VAT) to cover incurred expenses.

A few days before the event we will send an email from marion.schouten@briskr.nl with more detailed info on the workshop (you might need to check your spam box or add our email to your trusted contacts).

 We look forward to meeting you!

Master Buddy Program: Register!

The Master Buddy Program links starting entrepreneurs to a team of master students. They are the buddy whose principal mission is to make an entrepreneur happy.  The program starts in September and is open for registration.

Collaboration for six months

The design of the Master Buddy Program is straight forward: an entrepreneur has a question and the Buddies act as a support to get to a solution. This can be about deceptively  simple questions such as: ‘What is an appropriate strategy for my company?’, ‘What opportunities are there within my market?’ or ‘What do I really have to offer to my customers?’. But simple questions are not always the easiest to solve. The Master Buddies spar, provide support, ask critical questions, have an analytical view and help retrieve relevant information. They spend half a day a week on this. The students come from the master’s program Innovation & Entrepreneurship (I&E) at Radboud University. The program is organized in collaboration with local partners such as Startup Nijmegen and Mercator Launch.

Growth opportunities

From November onwards, students will be asked by the curriculum to investigate the opportunities for scaling and how this can be achieved profitably. The program concludes with a pitch event in February where students defend their ideas before an expert jury. The coordination of the Master Buddy Program is in the hands of dr. ir. Nanne Migchels. Registrations, questions and queries can be directed at nanne.migchels@ru.nl. Deadline is September 1st, 2024.

Inschrijving KVK Top100 geopend!

Wil jij je bedrijf laten groeien? Meer zichtbaarheid en omzet voor jouw innovatieve product of dienst? Schrijf je dan nu in voor de 19e editie van de KVK Innovatie Top 100. 

Wat is de KVK Innovatie Top 100? 

Jaarlijks kiezen we de 100 meest innovatieve Nederlandse mkb’ers. KVK zet hen in de etalage om andere ondernemers te inspireren. Nieuw dit jaar is dat bedrijven in vijf categorieën worden ingedeeld, die elk door een onafhankelijke vakjury worden beoordeeld. Ook brengt het publiek dit jaar haar stem uit.

Wanneer wordt de winnaar bekend?

 De uitreiking van de KVK Innovatie Top 100 is in november. Dit gratis evenement draait om wat nodig is voor de verdere groei van je bedrijf. Zoals het uitbreiden van je netwerk en het vinden van nieuwe partners of investeerders. Heb jij met succes een innovatief product of dienst op de markt gebracht? Schrijf je dan nu in voor de KVK Innovatie Top 100.

Meer over de wedstrijd

• Lees alles over de categorieën binnen de wedstrijd 

• Veelgestelde vragen over de wedstrijd 

• Laat je inspireren door deelnemers uit voorgaande jaren 

BANN, Business Angels Network Nijmegen

The Business Angels Network Nijmegen (BANN) is an initiative from Briskr and OostNL to connect angel investors with promising startups in health and hightech in the metropole region Arnhem-Nijmegen. In three events per year 12 startups in total are giving the opportunity to pitch their business idea and investment opportunity to an audience of interested investors. The normal range of investment is between 50K to 300K but in some cases a combination can be made with other investment channels. The event is invite only.

The meetings are held a Slot Doddendael in Ewijk (next to Nijmegen), start around 16:00 and are combined with dinner until 20:00.

For investors

The BANN is a network of 100+ investors interested in health and hightech sectors. Of these usually around 40 investors are present during the meetings. Before the meeting you will receive information about the startups to determine if a visit is justified. Beside the investment opportunities the BANN is also a social gathering including plenty of opportunity to network with other angels during dinner. 

Interested investors and startups can contact Bart Heuts (bart.heuts@oostnl.nl)

Read more in this infographic.

The BANN is supported by the partners of Briskr: BDO, Briskr, Catalyze, EP&C, Nijmegen, JLABS, Oost NL, Poelmann van den Broek, Qserve, Rabobank Rijk van Nijmegen and The Economic Board

Health Innovation Euregion Event 2024

How do you find the exact partners and entities you need? Who can show you the way when it comes to taking your next step? How do you turn a great idea into reality? How can you come into contact with the right people and organizations? What’s the best way to plot a course that is just right for you?

These are the kinds of questions that play on the minds of many entrepreneurs and scientists, whether they’re just starting out or not. Because innovation and enterprise are so much easier when you’re surrounded by all the right people, Medtronic, Medace, LifetecZONe, LIOF, Brightlands, Rabobank, and the Municipality of Maastricht are once again putting on their Health Innovation Euregion Event this year.

Sound like just your thing? Register now to be sure of a place. www.brightlands.com/hie24

Pharma Delta is launched!

On May 30 was the launch of a new alliance: Pharma Delta. The Pharma Delta alliance aims to set a new standard for pharmaceutical excellence and collective progress. Representatives from small and large pharmaceutical companies, academic institutions, educational organizations and local governments work together to focus on accelerating innovation, strengthening careers, and creating shared sustainable facilities.

Pharma Delta intends to create an ecosystem that enhances and accelerates the entire pharmaceutical chain. Pharma Delta aims not just for an increase in jobs, but for full careers and it believes in the development and retention of staff, which is vital for the growth and prosperity of our region.

The launch took place during the From Molecule to Business network event on May 30 at Pivot Park. The official launch was performed by chair Rob Nelissen, Organon Central Northern Europe and Frank den Brok, Gemeente Oss and Harmen Neidig, HAN University of Applied Sciences.

Together we boost pharma and empower careers!

Innovation Day

Creating impact together through dynamic partnerships

The great transitions in our society require a much more agile and adaptive approach to innovation. To overcome these challenges we need ecosystems of open and dynamic collaborations of partners within the value chain.

At Holst Centre we have been practicing this innovative approach to innovation for more than 18 years. Innovation Day serves as a testament to these fruitful collaborations, featuring an exciting program that showcases highlights in key technology domains, including integrated photonics, medtech, and future electronics.

What to expect:

  • Get inspired by key-notes of thought leaders 
  • Visit the Innovation Market to meet our experts and discover our latest innovations
  • Sign up for explorative breakout sessions on specific research topics.

Furthermore, Innovation Day is the perfect occasion to meet up, exchange ideas, and explore partnerships that will boost our technological and economic ecosystem.

Register here

Let’s come together, and join us to create dynamic collaborations for impactful innovation. We look forward to seeing you on Innovation Day 2024!