M2i Community: connect with the network in materials innovation
The “Materials ecosystem”: we call it this because it involves all players in industry and academia, organizations and individuals, in fact the whole network which enables materials innovation. Driven specialists, researchers, managers and entrepreneurs – at established institutes, academia, large industries and smart start-ups. M2i connects with the players in the Materials eco-system to enable materials innovation in The Netherlands and internationally. Our personal approach has been well known for years. Now we are adding M2i Community: an online platform. We will start small, letting it grow and develop, and invite all players in materials innovation to build the M2i Community with us so that the entire Community benefits. We invite you to let us know what you want to reach with materials research and innovation, and how M2i can contribute to this in your view. Feel welcome to contact us.
SUBLIME Annual Meeting Showcases Progress, Collaboration, and Real-World Impact
On 27 March, the SUBLIME consortium gathered for its annual user committee meeting, hosted by ProRail in a unique and inspiring setting at the Spoorwegmuseum in Utrecht. The meeting brought together academic researchers, industry partners, and infrastructure stakeholders to exchange insights, review progress, and strengthen collaboration across the project. From technical innovations to broader societal perspectives, the day demonstrated how SUBLIME is evolving from foundational research into tangible results with real-world
PRESS RELEASE: Coalitie van wetenschappers spreekt zich uit voor maatwerkafspraak Tata Steel
English version of this press release can be found below the article. Wetenschappers uit het programma ‘Groeien met Groen staal’ van het Nationaal Groeifonds spreken zich in economenvakblad ESB en via een brief aan Kamerleden uit vóór een maatwerkafspraak tussen Tata Steel Nederland en de Nederlandse overheid. In hun betoog onderschrijven zij de noodzaak van, in Nederland geproduceerd, staal voor de Nederlandse economie. In Groeien met Groen staal werken wetenschappers
Circular Circuits Consortium Meets in Utrecht
On 6 March 2026, as the first signs of spring began to appear across the Netherlands, the Circular Circuits consortium gathered in Utrecht for its annual meeting. Researchers, industry partners, and societal stakeholders met at Vergadercentrum Vredenburg to review progress, exchange ideas, and discuss the next steps toward implementing circular electronics solutions. Read the full article and watch the video on the Circular Circuits website.