Technology and science
As scientists, we are constantly innovating. We work on new technologies and bring innovations to the market. For a safe, sustainable and competitive Dutch industry.
Lab facilities
Our research only partly takes place in an office environment. The real work, of course, is done in our laboratories. The TNO labs are equipped with the latest technologies, enabling us to produce impactful and high‑quality research for our clients and partners.
Research devices
For our research activities, we build a wide range of test setups and devices. We also make this research equipment available to others. Are you looking for a specific device for your company?
Technologies
New technologies help our society progress. At TNO, we therefore work every day on the latest techniques and methods for valuable innovations. Discover what technologies we’re developing.
Exploratory Research Programmes
Within the Exploratory Research Programmes (ERPs), TNO explores new technologies and developments that help advance the Netherlands. We do this in multi‑year research projects together with partners.
Research programmes
Together with partners, we work on major societal challenges such as the energy transition, health, safety, digitalisation, and strategic autonomy.
Patents and licenses
TNO’s innovative research leads to many inventions for new products and production processes. To ensure the commercial potential of these inventions, TNO has an active policy in protecting intellectual property (IP).
TNO Repository
Looking for a scientific publication from TNO? You can find it in our digital library. It contains more than 30,000 scientific articles, 13,000 conference publications, 10,000 research reports, and much more.