TNO is an independent research organisation that employs some 3,000 specialists. TNO connects people and knowledge to create innovations that boost the sustainable competitive strength of industry and well-being of society.
TNO was founded by law in 1932 to enable business and government to apply knowledge. As an organisation regulated by public law, they are independent: not part of any government, university or company.
TNO is a major player in a growing international network comprised of leading scientific institutes, companies with ambitious development profiles, universities and other partners in knowledge. The knowledge TNO develops, integrates, will make applicable and puts into practice will only have value if they can use it to have a real social and economic impact.
Focus Area
They work on innovations within five societal themes:
Industry
Healthy Living
Defence, Safety and Security
Urbanization
Energy
