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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ESA selects TNO to explore laser satellite technology for the Low-LEO layer of Europe’s IRIS² network

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17 September 2026
The European Space Agency (ESA) has selected TNO to study next-generation laser satellite communications services, helping shape the future of Europe's secure IRIS² constellation.

TNO and Quobly sign strategic MoU to scale European quantum computing

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2 September 2026

TNO, DAF and Einride collaborate to support deployment of Level 4 autonomous transport

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14 August 2026

Sex hormones determine the risk of liver damage in children with overweight

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28 July 2026

Li-ion battery recycling in the Netherlands: Big ambitions, small volumes

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16 July 2026