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Systemic Change in the Construction Chain: Circufin Has Been Submitted!
mei 22, 2025
Circufin is a submitted project proposal that addresses one of the key barriers in circular construction: financeability. As an intermediary, The Future BV contributed to the OPZuid subsidy application. The project aims to explore scalable circular financing models through a Living Lab approach, supported by a strong, cross-sectoral consortium.
Submitted Project: Groundbreaking Direct Air Capture Solution for CO₂
mei 15, 2025
The CoMoDAC project, submitted under the CrossRoads Vlaanderen-Nederland programme, introduces a novel modular system for capturing CO₂ directly from the air. It contributes significantly to the climate transition in the South of the Netherlands and Flanders.
Smart Buildings and Stronger Grids: Energy Link Project Successfully Submitted
mei 8, 2025
The energy transition demands innovative and fast solutions. We are proud to announce that the Energy Link project proposal has been successfully submitted as part of the OPZuid program. This project presents a promising solution to the urgent grid congestion problem in southern Netherlands.
Circular Construction Starts at the Core: Raw Materials & Hubs
april 29, 2025
The Future BV has been appointed by the Province of Limburg as the thematic leader for raw materials and material hubs within the "Circulair Bouwend" network. In this role, we are working to build a resilient, circular supply chain ecosystem in the South of the Netherlands by fostering collaboration, rethinking material use, and driving innovation in the construction sector.
Advancing Circular Energy Carriers: The Future BV at Metalot@Work
maart 27, 2025
On March 26th, 2025, The Future BV participated in Metalot@Work, an event focused on reduction technologies within the circular Metal Fuels ecosystem. The event highlighted iron powder as a circular energy carrier for large-scale energy storage and CO₂ reduction. The Future BV emphasized its role in accelerating innovation, fostering partnerships, and contributing to a sustainable energy transition.
Prevention-Oriented Care: The Key to a Future-Proof Healthcare System
maart 13, 2025
The Prevention-Oriented Care System project aims to address the challenges of healthcare by focusing on prevention rather than treatment. It promotes data-driven, neighborhood-specific preventive measures and fosters collaboration between healthcare providers, social organizations, policymakers, and residents. The project will initially focus on diabetes prevention and aims to lay the foundation for a sustainable healthcare system where prevention becomes the norm.
tAilored: AI to Support Teachers and Personalized Education
maart 11, 2025
The tAIlored project aims to empower teachers by integrating AI into education, providing them with the tools, training, and frameworks needed for personalized learning. The project offers an AI menu, practical training, policy frameworks for responsible adoption, and a Fieldlab for teachers to experiment with AI tools in real classrooms. This initiative addresses the challenges of high workloads, diverse learning needs, and the need for digital literacy in the classroom.
CARES: A Step Closer to Circular Renovation of Social Housing
maart 6, 2025
The CARES project aims to accelerate circular renovations in social housing through structured support, practical workshops, and tools for housing corporations. The project includes a maturity scan, a menu of renovation options, and guidelines for circular procurement. It focuses on ensuring that circular innovations are applied in practice, making social housing more sustainable.
OPZuid Reopened: A Key Opportunity for Innovation in the South of the Netherlands
maart 3, 2025
OPZuid is a European funding program aimed at supporting innovation and sustainability in the South of the Netherlands. With the new funding round now open, businesses, knowledge institutions, and collaborative initiatives have the chance to turn groundbreaking ideas into impactful projects. The Future BV offers expert guidance to navigate the application process and ensure the best chance of success.
Preventive Healthcare as the Foundation for a Future-Proof Healthcare System
februari 20, 2025
The healthcare sectors in the Netherlands and Flanders face mounting pressures due to rising costs and workforce shortages. Preventive healthcare offers a sustainable solution, but its widespread implementation faces challenges, including lack of funding and cross-sector collaboration. The Future BV is developing a cross-border healthcare model focused on prevention to address these issues and improve health outcomes.