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We not only provide capital but also knowledge. With our legal, financial, and technical expertise, we resolve issues and give key sectors perspective. We are happy to share our insights!

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Onera Health announced its €30 million Series C funding today, with Invest-NL contributing a follow-on investment of €5 million. This investment in Onera Health supports the accessibility of healthcare and enhances the quality of life for patients with sleep disorders. Additionally, Onera Health's solution is set to reduce healthcare costs for hospitals and clinics.

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The future of Dutch healthcare is under significant pressure due to increasing demand for care and a severe shortage of staff. Invest-NL investigated how cross-domain networks in healthcare, which bring together care professionals from different sectors, can be funded. A social business case identifies all stakeholders and opens the door to collaboration and funding, which is crucial for a sustainable and affordable healthcare system.

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How is blended finance applied today and what can we learn from it? With these questions in mind, we conducted an exploration of the blended finance market. We are pleased to share a summary of this exploration, including practical insights on the effective use of blended finance instruments for transition and innovation goals.

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How is blended finance applied today and what can we learn from it? With that question, we conducted an exploration of the blended finance market. We are pleased to share a summary of this exploration, including practical insights on the effective use of blended finance instruments for transition and innovation objectives.

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Entrepreneurs, after the startup and scaleup phases, often rely on private equity, debt financiers, or an acquisition through M&A advisors. However, the characteristics of companies with a circular business model do not always align well with the practices of these parties, while the entrepreneurs are insufficiently prepared for this financing phase. According to research conducted by Route Circulair on behalf of Invest-NL, financiers, policymakers, and companies with a circular business model must collaborate to make follow-on investment and financing possible. The report, titled "Closing Loops, Opening Opportunities," provides an extensive analysis of the current state of circular economy investments and identifies critical factors influencing the financeability of sustainable and innovative enterprises.

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How can we make green hydrogen a key energy carrier in the Dutch energy transition? What is needed for this? Eduard de Visser (Director of strategy & innovation at Port of Amsterdam) and Dolores de Rooij (senior business development manager at Invest-NL) share how their research can develop into a catalyst for the Dutch and European energy transition.

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To make Europe less dependent on other parts of the world for the energy transition, Invest-NL in collaboration with TKI Urban Energy and Roland Berger has mapped out the costs and strategic challenges of a European solar industry. The report Solar Panel Manufacturing Cost Comparison demonstrates what is needed to establish a strong European foundation for the production of solar panels and to achieve strategic independence. In the accompanying vision document, Invest-NL emphasizes that smart investments, effective government policy, and European cooperation are essential to build a sustainable and competitive solar industry. The study is a follow-up to the earlier research on the opportunities for the solar industry in the Netherlands and Europe.

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Smartphones, laptops, displays and small household appliances: this small consumer electronics are the fastest growing e-waste stream. Research by Invest-NL conducted by nlmtd shows how these material flows are managed and what steps are necessary to achieve the circular ambition for 2050.

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The Netherlands can and does not need to compete with the United States and China in the race for increasingly larger and more expensive AI language models, nor should it seek to copy that approach. This is evident from a new deep dive study by Invest-NL in collaboration with ROM Nederland. The research shows that the Netherlands is particularly strong in those parts of the AI chain where qualitative data, energy-efficient technology, reliable infrastructure, and specialized knowledge are decisive. To capitalize on this position, investments and a robust AI industry policy are necessary.

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Invest-NL has commissioned research from CE Delft into the market potential of seasonal heat storage. The reason for this is that we are seeing the emergence of various companies offering heat storage techniques, but they find it difficult to establish a foothold in heat projects and consequently struggle to attract financing. And this is happening while the heat transition is in full swing.

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Smartphones, laptops, screens and small household appliances: this small consumer electronics is the fastest growing e-waste stream. Problematic, because these products contain valuable and critical raw materials. Research by Invest-NL through nlmtd shows how these material flows operate and what steps are necessary to achieve the circular ambition by 2050.

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The protein transition is essential for a sustainable and CO₂-neutral food system. Fermentation technology plays a key role by providing innovative protein solutions that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and resource use. However, investments remain limited due to high development costs, complex scaling, and strict regulations. To break through these barriers, Invest-NL and Wageningen University & Research developed an assessment framework that helps investors make strategic decisions and thus promote growth within the sector.

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The European industry faces a massive sustainability challenge. This requires significant investments that demand a stable market for sustainably produced products. New research from Deloitte shows that demand creation – actively generating demand for more sustainable alternatives – can play a decisive role here. It not only makes the industry more sustainable but also stronger and more competitive.

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For the first time, the benefits of heat storage in district heating networks have been quantified in detail. Research by Invest-NL and Energy Storage NL shows that heat storage not only reduces the cost of delivered heat from € 0.70 to € 3.20 per gigajoule but also alleviates overload on electricity grids. Combining heat storage with district heating networks is essential for an affordable and feasible energy transition.

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New research shows that not only the supply, but also the demand for green hydrogen must be stimulated to get the market off the ground. Green hydrogen plays an important role in the transition to a sustainable energy system because it helps reduce the industry's CO₂ footprint. Despite its potential, the development of green hydrogen lags due to high production costs and a lack of stable demand.

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The European industry faces a significant sustainability challenge. This requires substantial investments that demand a stable market for sustainably produced products. New research from Deloitte shows that demand creation – actively generating demand for more sustainable alternatives – can play a decisive role here. It not only makes the industry more sustainable but also stronger and more competitive.

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Invest-NL leads a €16 million funding round in Thorizon, a Dutch deep-tech startup working on the development of advanced modular molten salt reactors. Invest-NL contributes €10 million and utilises the InvestEU guarantee scheme of the European Commission for the research component. Additionally, Thorizon recently received €4 million in funding through the Province of North Brabant, bringing the total financing to €20 million.

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The transition 'From Care to Health' is necessary to keep the Dutch healthcare system affordable and accessible in the future. It represents nothing less than a fundamental shift in mindset and approach. Across the entire Dutch healthcare ecosystem (including healthcare providers, health insurers, policymakers, research institutions, local authorities, and patient representatives), there is a strong focus on innovation and renewal; from data-based technologies and service concepts to new network-oriented collaborations and hybrid financing models.

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Achieving a climate-neutral energy system requires substantial investments. A preliminary study on the year 2023 by SEO Economic Research, commissioned by the Netherlands Sustainable Energy Association (NVDE), Rabobank, Alliander, Gasunie, and Invest-NL, shows that at least €25 billion has been invested in sustainability. Although these efforts are promising, there remains uncertainty about the total investment required. Better monitoring is essential to gain a complete picture of the necessary investments towards a climate-neutral Netherlands in 2050.