Offshore Grid Build-Out: 50Hertz picked a Siemens Energy–NSORe team for a 2GW offshore converter platform for North Sea Connector 2, with major fabrication in Germany and service targeted for 2034. AI & Mobility Tech: Innoviz Technologies and AMORPH Systems will demo Innoviz LiDAR integrated into AMORPH.senses at ITS America, pushing 3D perception for transport and smart infrastructure. Healthcare Transformation (NL angle): KFSH in Amsterdam at HLTH Europe 2026 says sustainable change depends on capability building—training, simulation, certification and applied AI—alongside new tech. Payments Pressure in CEE: Atradius reports late payments hitting 83% of suppliers in Central and Eastern Europe, with liquidity strain driving delays. Science Funding Reality Check: A European Commission MORE4 study argues early-career financial stability and access to contracts are decisive for keeping top researchers in labs. Netherlands in the spotlight: Dutch justice research finds sentencing gaps tied to socioeconomic position, with poorer suspects more often ending up in court for harsher outcomes. Space & Reuse: Dutch-New Zealand Dawn Aerospace highlights commercialisation momentum and satellite refuelling ambitions after new funding. Energy Transition Scenario: A study suggests offshore wind could reach ~11% of the North Sea by 2050 if commitments land.