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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Temporary Special Economic Zone around Rotterdam can prevent climate delays and GDP losses

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21 January 2026
Experts argue a SEZ, featuring a single mandate, accelerated decision-making and coordinated infrastructure development, could limit climate delays and help prevent GDP losses which, in the absence of progress, could rise to around 5%.

TNO and Quobly join forces to advance industrial-scale silicon quantum technology

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16 January 2026

Touchwaves raises €1.5 million to accelerate development of next-gen wearable technology for NATO air forces

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13 January 2026

ProQares rejoins TNO and strengthens testing capacity for CBRN protection

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9 January 2026

TNO in the media 2025

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31 December 2025