Sectors
Complex and high-risk problems are not something you want to deal with alone. That's why companies, public authorities, and other organisations work together with TNO. Our knowledge and expertise is focused on application, and useful to others, in many different ways and many different sectors.
Collaborate with TNO as an SME entrepreneur in innovation projects
TNO wishes to boost innovation in subjects that are relevant to your company and to society. We focus on subjects that contribute to a digital, healthy, safe and sustainable society. That is why we connect people and knowledge to create innovations that increase the competitiveness of SMEs and sustainably enhance society's well-being.
TNO Fast Track is TNO's platform for start-ups, scale-ups and SMEs, i.e. entrepreneurs. TNO Fast Track offers quick access to TNO's knowledge, facilities and network. Entrepreneurs with their specific innovation question can request a no-obligation consultation, for instance for the validation of a new concept or for independent technology advice. You will also find an up-to-date overview of activities you can participate in as an entrepreneur. Check the TNO Fast Track website for more information.
TNO helps small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to innovate successfully and actively supports entrepreneurs with knowledge and expertise of technology in relation to users, market and vision.
TNO can help with:
- specific R&D technology-related issues
- finding the right partners
- sharing relevant knowledge
TNO participates in various domestic and international partnerships in which we like to involve entrepreneurs. For more information, contact Nienke Dijkstra.
TNO actively disseminates knowledge to SMEs in the following partnerships, also known as fieldlabs.
Smart connected supplier network
The Smart Connected Supplier Network (SCSN) fieldlab is an initiative of HTSM, Brainport Industries, software suppliers and TNO to support the high-tech manufacturing industry in digitalising the chain.
Flexible manufacturing fieldlab
The Flexible Manufacturing fieldlab parties work together to demonstrate the possibilities offered by digitalisation and robotics.
Building and Technology Innovation Centre (BTIC)
Public authorities, knowledge institutions and market players in the building and technology sector join forces in the Building and Technology Innovation Centre (BTIC) to create long-term knowledge programmes.
Voltachem
VoltaChem is an industry-driven Shared Innovation Programme for the electrification of the chemical industry initiated by TNO and the Chemicals Top Sector. Read more about VoltaChem.
TNO helps your start-up by offering our technical expertise, our excellent research and our modern facilities. We have experts in almost every field. TNO's aim is to help Dutch entrepreneurs develop their products and their business.
Do you have a start-up or scale-up and need research, consultancy or experimental facilities? TNO is the largest organisation for applied research in the Netherlands with experts in dozens of disciplines. From building innovations to child health, from sustainable transport to strategic analyses and from circular economy to space instrumentation. TNO does it all!
Contact us or read on for more information about the services we offer and the current start-up initiatives we are involved in.
Are you working on innovation and do you have an R&D issue that TNO can help you with? Then get in touch with Nienke Dijkstra.
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