Public-private partnerships

Companies and public-sector and social organisations can also work with us in public-private partnerships, which can take the form of a short-term project or a long-term program. These activities fall within the scope of Demand-Driven Programs, or the Knowledge Transfer Program designed specifically for SMEs.

Every year we receive government funding that covers part of the research through the Research Cooperation Funds (SMO, Samenwerkingsmiddelen Onderzoek). The remainder of the funding comes from the partner(s).

The Demand-Driven Programs fall within the nine top sectors or the five social themes that the Ministry of Economic Affairs has defined together with key stakeholders. If you can provide input, or you would like to know how to participate, please contact us.

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Airbus and TNO demonstrate secure laser link between aircraft and satellite

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25 February 2026
In December 2025, Airbus and TNO successfully established a secure laser communication link between an Airbus aircraft and a satellite in geostationary orbit, 36,000 kilometres above Earth.

Globally relevant success: Airbus and TNO achieve new heights in optical communication

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A fossil-free 2050 is technically achievable

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20 February 2026

Beyond the breath count: patients want meaningful digital metrics in sleep apnoea monitoring

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19 February 2026

Time setter story: Brad about internship

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19 February 2026