Insights

The Netherlands and Europe want to strengthen their strategic autonomy. This requires more physical space for energy, food, defence and security.

The Netherlands needs more patient capital and stronger collaboration between government, investors and entrepreneurs to successfully scale up innovative solutions.

More cables won't solve grid congestion. The real challenge lies in making smart choices about scarcity and the energy system of the future.

Climate change, the energy transition and polarisation are often described as complex - or even wicked - problems.

Digital sovereignty sometimes sounds like a call to do everything yourself, but during the breakout session at the Vector Symposium it became clear that this misses the point.

Labour productivity is one of the key conditions for earning capacity. The Netherlands is lagging behind in both R&D investment and labour productivity growth.

Investing in R&D and innovation is essential for a resilient economy and society. Yet the Netherlands is not succeeding in meeting its ambitions for R&D expenditure.

Generative AI (GenAI) is gaining momentum across government. From ministries to local authorities, communication about the use of GenAI has increased tenfold in just one year.

Language models and other forms of AI make it easier to write objections, submit requests, and navigate complex application processes.

At TNO, we see Digital Trust as a cornerstone for a resilient and sovereign digital Europe.

Due to increasing complexity and pressure, governments need structural innovation capacity and collaboration to address societal challenges.

The Netherlands faces challenges like the energy transition, housing, and nature restoration, putting pressure on the economy and space. TNO Vector offers a new framework with an integrated perspective.