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AI-hub East Netherlands

<p><strong>Program Manager:</strong> Oost NL</p>

Project Details

<p>At AI-hub East Netherlands, entrepreneurs, research institutions, and government agencies in the region are collaborating on human-centered AI applications for the future. The hub focuses on themes such as health, food, industry, energy, and education to promote a more sustainable and healthier life.&nbsp;</p><p>Entrepreneurs gain access to a robust AI ecosystem featuring expertise, technology partners, talent, programs, and funding opportunities. Through strategic partnerships, innovation projects, communities, and events, the AI Hub helps companies develop, implement, and scale AI responsibly.</p><h2>Why is this important?</h2><p>AI is evolving rapidly and has a major impact on our economy and society. The technology offers opportunities to increase productivity, address societal challenges, and strengthen companies’ competitive position. At the same time, responsible application requires the right knowledge, data, technology, and skills.</p><p>East Netherlands has a strong knowledge base and innovative companies in the field of AI. By connecting this knowledge and entrepreneurship at the regional level, new applications can find their way into practice more quickly. In this way, the AI-hub East Netherlands contributes to a strong and future-proof AI ecosystem in which economic opportunities go hand in hand with a people-centered and responsible use of AI.</p><h2>Who is AI-hub East Netherlands for?</h2><p>AI-hub East Netherlands is for entrepreneurs, knowledge institutions, and government agencies in Gelderland and Overijssel that want to apply AI, as well as for companies that develop AI technology.&nbsp;</p><h3>You want to apply AI&nbsp;</h3><p>The AI Hub is relevant if you:</p><ul><li data-list-item-id="e639b0491767b23a9b3e75fb190ff9969">want to explore where AI can add value within your company;</li><li data-list-item-id="e966195d19a0b70c12c78d3b3c79cc911">want to tackle a specific problem using AI;&nbsp;</li><li data-list-item-id="e757b67d3c292a65207fa743bb9a4d1b9">are looking for expertise or an AI technology partner;</li><li data-list-item-id="ef06829697a454a3d7389e1baf5a5680a">want to develop, test, or responsibly deploy an AI application.</li></ul><h3>You’re developing AI technology</h3><p>The AI Hub is relevant if you:</p><ul><li data-list-item-id="ed3fb7c635f6c57138941e5d341cd4ae1">want to develop, test, or scale up your AI solution;</li><li data-list-item-id="e286b0f0be10b4e31d5873033be947825">are looking for industry partners or launch customers;</li><li data-list-item-id="e63bf80d51824b57559bb409bff56dcb7">are looking for funding opportunities or talent;</li><li data-list-item-id="ef789882d8a118e62ec0e12ca7bd35e23">are looking for access to knowledge, programs, and relevant networks.</li></ul>

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<p>RepliKate, based in Nijmegen, is an AI technology partner within AI-hub East Netherlands. The company helps organizations apply AI in a practical way to their processes and develops, among other things, AI agents and solutions for predictive analytics, document processing, and process optimization.</p><p>One example is its collaboration with a pharmaceutical company to address drug shortages. RepliKate developed AI agents that analyze large amounts of information about medications and help identify potential shortages earlier.&nbsp;</p><blockquote><p>It eliminates repetitive work and makes the assessment more comprehensive than when relying primarily on experience or “gut feeling.”</p></blockquote><p>Robin van Breukelen of the AI company RepliKate.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2>Which partners are involved?</h2><p><strong>Regional partners</strong></p><p>AI-hub East Netherlands is an initiative of various partners, including:</p><ul><li data-list-item-id="e1c31ff333ecd01d6d228f9ad046e29d5">Radboud University</li><li data-list-item-id="eb765a8e0126374d4df28197d75b14999">Radboudumc</li><li data-list-item-id="ec5e830da809619cdd04be4db3c982498">University of Twente</li><li data-list-item-id="ec88dd659488ee7f75329a61b4b9ef507">Wageningen University &amp; Research</li><li data-list-item-id="e8bed3b8e2408e0d0b5cec3717e90e5a6">The Economic Board Arnhem Nijmegen</li><li data-list-item-id="e94841f3c561fcb0314e5ce869c637977">Twente Board&nbsp;</li><li data-list-item-id="efbcc7fc5a406192b872462f0db1aa5a0">Oost NL</li></ul><p>With more than 1,100 AI researchers, 350 small and medium-sized enterprises, and 65 startups, the hub offers a platform for innovation and economic growth.</p><p><strong>National and European partners</strong></p><p>AI-hub East Netherlands is part of AIC4NL (AI Coalition for the Netherlands), a public-private partnership aimed at stimulating and supporting AI activities in the Netherlands. Together with six other AI hubs, the hub works to connect local companies, research institutions, and other organizations, and plays an active role in the AiNed program.</p><p>At the European level, the AI Hub is involved in various projects and partnerships, such as the Vanguard Network, the AIRedgio 5.0 project, and Th!nk East Netherlands.&nbsp;</p><h2>Interested in AI-hub East Netherlands?</h2><p>For more information about AI-hub East Netherlands, visit the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.aihub-oost.nl/">website</a> or sign up for the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.aihub-oost.nl/contact">newsletter</a>.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Contact</strong>:</p><p>Chris Willemsen<br>Tech Project Manager, Oost NL<br>+31 6 28 85 21 15<br><a href="mailto:chris.willemsen@oostnl.nl">chris.willemsen@oostnl.nl</a>&nbsp;</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://cms.thinkeast.nl/uploads/Logo_AI_Hub_RGB_e41e784c8f.png" alt="Logo AI Hub RGB.png" srcset="https://cms.thinkeast.nl/uploads/thumbnail_Logo_AI_Hub_RGB_e41e784c8f.png 234w, https://cms.thinkeast.nl/uploads/small_Logo_AI_Hub_RGB_e41e784c8f.png 500w, https://cms.thinkeast.nl/uploads/medium_Logo_AI_Hub_RGB_e41e784c8f.png 750w, https://cms.thinkeast.nl/uploads/large_Logo_AI_Hub_RGB_e41e784c8f.png 1000w" sizes="100vw" width="1000"></figure>

AI Hub

<p>At the AI-hub East Netherlands, entrepreneurs, research institutions, and government agencies in the region are collaborating on human-centered AI applications for the future. The hub focuses on areas such as health, nutrition, industry, energy, and education to promote a more sustainable and healthier lifestyle.&nbsp;</p>