Spatial strategies for transitions

The Netherlands needs a new long-term innovation instrument to enable structural investment in R&D, innovation, and strong ecosystems.

In the Future Network Services (FNS) 6G programme, businesses, knowledge institutions and government bodies work together to drive innovation. Paul Wijngaard shares how public-private ecosystems contribute to successful and impactful innovation.

How can governments strengthen their ability to apply AI responsibly? TNO, together with the Dutch Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations (BZK), investigated how a government-wide AI Competence Centre can support AI capabilities, knowledge sharing, collaboration, and the scaling up of AI across the public sector.

Which approaches help develop effective and responsible policies for complex societal challenges? That was the question the Dutch Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security and Nature (LVVN) posed to TNO Vector.

Generative AI offers new opportunities for the Dutch government. Geopolitical developments have highlighted the need to strengthen the Dutch government's digital sovereignty. To achieve this, the use of open-source models and European alternatives is crucial. However, terms such as ‘open source’, ‘open AI’, and ‘European’ are not always clearly defined and can be interpreted in different ways.

Space is scarce, yet essential for societal transitions. Discover why a new perspective on spatial choices is needed to secure future prosperity.

Insight into analytical frameworks and decision-making criteria for strategic choices across sectors and markets.

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

Long-term funding for public-private partnerships in innovation ecosystems is crucial to maintaining a future-proof Dutch economy.

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.

To strengthen our digital sovereignty, the European Commission is investing in AI, cloud infrastructure and data centres.

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