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Nova College first to train mbo hydrogen experts
Good news for energy transition in IJmond! The Nova College will receive almost 1.1 million euros from the Regional Investment Fund (RIF) mbo for the Sustainable Energies IJmond project. This project will broaden and deepen the MBO engineering course on the Beverwijk campus into a full curriculum focused on green energy - including hydrogen, solar and...
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Engineering the Future: AI in practice
On Wednesday 16 April, the Techport Innovation Centre was all about AI in practice. A group of 20 students from SRH Haarlem University of Applied Sciences presented their innovative solutions to nine regional engineering firms. The students worked for five weeks on concrete issues ranging from more efficient personnel planning and smarter administrative...
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We fixed the system, not the girls - Girls' Day 2025
On Thursday 10 April, the IJmond region was all about Girls' Day 2025 - a nationwide movement to inspire girls to choose a future in STEM, engineering and IT. And what a beautiful day it was! Together with companies such as VanDerEng B.V., Facta and Vicoma, and of course the fantastic Nova...
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Meet & Greet: Latest Techport Plus companies
Our network continues to grow! We are proud to welcome Triply, Soci-Com, Learning Heroes and Spruit as the latest Techport Plus companies. These innovation entrepreneurs share our ambition to build a smart, clean and future-proof industry in IJmond together. They tell you themselves why they joined us 🔹 Tjalling Gerus of Triply: "We...
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Monthly Inspiration Croissants & Innovation Cafés
You may have already noticed them: the two monthly Techport events at the Techport Innovation Centre in IJmuiden. A low-threshold way to share knowledge, get inspired and meet other entrepreneurs and partners from the region. 🔹 Techport Inspiration CroissantEvery second Friday of the month, we start the weekend slightly differently,...
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Port of Football '25: Energy and football in one
Port of Football '25: The day energy and football came together ⚡️⚽️ On 7 March, the Port of Football: Energy Solutions NZKG event, hosted by AYOP and IJPOS, took place at Telstar Stadium. Entrepreneurs and experts gathered to discuss energy challenges and solutions in the North Sea Canal area. And we were there! What we with...
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Fix the system, not the girls: Girls' Day 2025
On Thursday 10 April 2025, companies and courses will once again open their doors for Girls' Day! Girls aged 10-15 will discover the world of STEM and IT on this day - a unique opportunity to see how fun and versatile technical professions can be. During the company visit, the girls will follow a programme of two...

