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February 2, 2026
Eric Coorens – associate lector Transitions by Collective Strength
Eric Coorens has been appointed in January this year as associate lecturer ‘Transitions through Collective Strength’ at the New Entrepreneurship research group.As an associate lecturer, Eric focuses on the question of how organizations, supply chains, and regions can move faster together in complex transition challenges, such as the energy transition, biobased construction, and labor market transitions. His focus is on strengthening collective capacity for change, so that transitions do not stall due to fragmentation or short-term interests.
January 30, 2026
Symposium Continu Verbeteren 2026
Op donderdagmiddag 29 januari 2026 organiseerden we samen met de Minor Continu Verbeteren het jaarlijkse Symposium Continu Verbeteren. Hierbij ging de aandacht naar de thema's 'meervoudige waardecreatie' en 'het gebruik van AI in verbeterprojecten'.
October 28, 2025
CoE Wellbeing Economy and New Entrepreneurship at Dutch Design Week 2025
From 18 to 26 October 2025, the Dutch Design Week (DDW) took place in Eindhoven. This year, Avans University of Applied Sciences was present with its own district in the Klokgebouw: Avans District 2035. Visitors were invited to explore future scenarios, projects and research that demonstrate how education, research and design can jointly drive social innovation.
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Projects
Smart Data Solutions
In dit projectonderzoek wordt in kaart gebracht wat de inzet van no/low-code oplossingen MKB-bedrijven kan bieden bij data-gedreven werken en digitale transformatie zonder dat zij hier de technische know-how of middelen voor in huis hebben.
Fibre Forward
Fibre Forward is developing a Digital Product Passport for work trousers made from regeneratively grown cotton.
We are digitising the local infrastructure in India to enable reliable data sharing.
In doing so, we are building a transparent and fair textile value chain.
The Last Cup
At the end of events, a "last cup" is often left behind — visitors lack an incentive to return it, and the current collection systems don't always align with real-world behavior. Statieheld develops compact, scalable return solutions for cans and bottles, offering immediate rewards via platforms such as Tikkie or recycle coins. The company now aims to test how this concept works for festival cups in a real event setting.
Together with SME partner Statieheld, Avans University is conducting a living lab field test, focused on both visitor behavior and the functionality of the return machine during high-traffic moments at events.
Ambitions: Accelerating transitions in the built environment by aligning values
AMBITIONS explores how public and private values can be better aligned to accelerate transitions in the built environment. The project delivers strategies, tools, and networks for a future-proof living environment.
A sustainable future for everyone