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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From non-recyclable to sustainable electronics: how TracXon is scaling the technology

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23 March 2026
Our devices and gadgets rely on printed circuit boards (PCB’s). Did you know a vast majority of these are non-recyclable? TracXon, a young and ambitious TNO spin-off company, is printing an alternative: flexible, sustainable and lightweight electronics.

Time setter in the spotlight: the tech by Iris Kerkhof that you can feel on your skin

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Insight
23 March 2026

In the future, our electronics will simply come out of the printer

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23 March 2026

Fewer microplastics and higher yields in plastic recycling

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18 March 2026

Reliable monitoring of battery condition for transparent battery passports

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13 March 2026