Projects in Demonstrator Lab

Since 2017, many students and researchers have successfully used Demonstrator Lab to develop their ideas to maturity. This has led to the establishment of new companies offering new products and services. We present you an overview of the current participating projects below.

Universities
AMC UvA VU

Aromatic Woodland Therapeutics

Aromatherapy and Forest Therapy for reducing anxiety. Aromatic Woodland Therapeutics aims to help university students reduce anxiety, which is considered the most prevalent mental health problem among university students. The innovative intervention is the combination of blended essential oils (agarwood, sandalwood, and patchouli essential oils) and forest therapy (video / VR).

Beyond Weather

Climate change is affecting extreme weather – we identify how and when society is at risk Beyond Weather predictability could provide societies with valuable information on weather-related risk, allowing decision-makers to initiate early warning action plans and to optimize resource management. Using Artificial Intelligence (AI), we are developing a rigorous data-driven framework that enables automatic […]

CarbonTurf

Developing green wall panels for capturing CO2. CarbonTurf is a startup that focuses on reversing the climate change through an innovative approach known as “green carbon capture.” By transforming urban landscapes into powerful carbon sinks, we aim to enhance the beauty of our cities. At the moment, we are working on the development of carbon-negative […]

Dreamteam Profit

As a student, you have a lot on your plate and therefore, need to prioritize. Unfortunately, not every student makes their health a priority. Luckily, your health is our top priority. We are Dream Team Profit, a group of students from different backgrounds, and our goal is to boost your health through two projects.

KHOTYS

Cost effective laboratory research We develop a laboratory where scientists can book and freely make use of sophisticated equipment without depending on other research teams or being forced to fully purchase the machines. Why Demonstrator Lab? I chose Demonstrator Lab because I am new to entrepreneurship and the D-Lab is here to help students from […]

Lentala

Lentala revolutionizes school furniture into playful seating designs that invite active sitting.  The human body has evolved to move, and the Lentala seating designs afford children to do just that: move! Children use a much wider range of intuitive sitting postures than on regular school chairs and more often reposition their body, shifting regularly between sitting postures. We […]

Postdator

Revolutionizing athlete safety with cutting-edge sport boots. Postdator is focused on pioneering in the sports footwear market by developing an innovative Sports boot designed to enhance athlete safety and performance. We focuse on integrating advanced materials into footwear, addressing the critical need for impact resistance and support during high-intensity activities. Our team, passionate about sports […]

PreActive

The health solution for home and office workers As home-based work becomes part of the new normal, people will be more exposed to work-related injury risk factors – namely physical inactivity and poor workstation setups. If left unmanaged, the resultant rise in work-related injuries could be devastating for both companies and individuals. PreActive challenges these […]

Pulse Racing

Wij zijn PULSE Racing, een van de dreamteams van de VU, en zetten ons in om functionele elektrostimulatie (FES) voor mensen met een dwarslaesie verder door te ontwikkelen. Met behulp van FES kunnen ook deze patiënten hun beenspieren blijven gebruiken. En dat biedt voordelen voor zowel hun mentale- als fysieke gezondheid.

PULSE Sport

Athlete Health & Performance Monitoring. PULSE redefines Athlete Health and Performance Management through advanced sensors and AI technology. Our sensors and sports psychology-based app monitor Mental Health, Physical Health and Team Environment, providing Athletes and Sports Organizations with personalized recommendations to improve performance, decrease injuries, nurture athlete development and strengthen team dynamics. Why Demonstrator Lab? […]