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We dig into the most complex social challenges – for various clients and across different disciplines and domains. Explore how we approach our delivers in practice in our cases, news articles, and insight pieces.
Major systemic changes require transformative government
Civil servants may and wish to play a more active role in transition issues. How? Read the 4 recommendations for governments on transitions.
Dutch manufacturing chemistry needs new working practices to go green
Manufacturing chemistry must green up to continue to meet environmental & climate requirements. Read our exploration for emerging practices.
Strategic resource policy: essential in quantum technology
Will Europe be prepared for the availibility of new recources for quantumtechnology? Read new insights for this critical technology.
Investing in the future: why more R&D spending is needed
Both in our neighbouring countries and in the EU's target value, the Netherlands falls behind in R&D investments. Will we catch up with this deficit?
Netherlands loses economic ground due to lagging R&D investment
Learn why the Netherlands fall behind in R&D investments compared to EU-norms and neighbouring countries in the detailed analysis of TNO Vector.
Estimated costs to upgrade infrastructure on the rise: what do we do?
The Netherlands needs to renew its civil infrastructure. TNO delved into the cost analyses and recommendations on the strategic and policy issues involved.
Tackling complex cyber security challenges: more policy guidance from government needed
In a digitized society, a robust cybersecurity policy is essential. According to TNO Vector, the government can play a clear role in this.
Looking for ways to create collective heat systems faster and more cheaply
To meet climate targets, we need to create collective heat systems faster. The programme ‘New Heat Now’ (Nieuwe Warmte Nu) helps shorten the project duration. Read more.
Anne Fleur van Veenstra appointed as professor by special appointment within Leiden-Delft-Erasmus Centre for BOLD Cities
As of November 1st, 2023, Anne Fleur van Veenstra, Scientific Director of TNO Vector, has been appointed professor by special appointment at Leiden University.
Energy infrastructure of the future calls for innovative decision-making
Every 2 years, the pMIEK programme shares crucial energy infrastructure projects by province. Together with RVO and PBL, we put the plans under the microscope. Read the reflection.
The security of supply of key products is helped by a new methodology
How can we hedge our economies against abrupt blockages of products or commodities that are important to us? Read more.
ATELIER: Positive Energy Districts in eight cities across the European Union
TNO Vector is involved in the European Commission-funded ATELIER project. Read more.
Digital innovation for a resilient and agile events industry
How can we ensure the viability of the events industry? TNO Vector has mapped out the trends and digital innovations.
Amsterdam Metropolitan Area: economic explorations in story form
Metropolitan Amsterdam focuses on broad prosperity this year. Learn about the challenges, the regional approach and the focus from city to metropolitan region.
Working on the future of artificial intelligence in the Netherlands
Artificial intelligence has many areas of application and offers many opportunities. Read more about the future of AI in the Netherlands.
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Wimar Bolhuis
Functie:Director TNO VectorSpecialisatie niet bekendI am Wimar Bolhuis, Director of TNO Vector. Together with my team, we work on accelerating and providing the right direction for the transitions and transformations that our society and economy are undergoing. Want to learn more about Vector or explore potential collaborations? Feel free to contact me.
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E-mail:E-mail Wimar
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LinkedIn:Wimar on LinkedIn
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Anne Fleur van Veenstra
Functie:Scientific directorSpecialisatie niet bekendAs scientific director, I am responsible for the development of TNO Vector's knowledge portfolio. I maintain relationships with other knowledge institutes.
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E-mail:E-mail Anne Fleur
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LinkedIn:Anne Fleur on LinkedIn
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