Nine consortia of researchers, companies, government bodies, and societal organisations have been awarded a total of almost 40 million euros to develop technological innovations targeting societal challenges. Among other things, these Perspectief programmes are focussed on more effective cancer treatments, improved optical characteristics of high-tech devices, and smarter mobility in cities.
Perspectief is a programme of the Dutch Research Council (NWO), financed by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy (EZK). This year’s budget amounts to 27 million euros, of which 23 million has been contributed by EZK and 4 million by the Ministry of Education, Culture and Science. A total of 115 companies, government bodies, and societal organisations are involved, contributing an additional 12 million euros. Over the upcoming years, the total budget supports the research of 106 scientists.
From smart mobility to natural resilience against water extremes
The research programmes focus on pressing themes and key technologies. The consortia will, for instance, perform research aimed at developing innovative treatments for diseases such as cancer and COPD. Innovations will focus on technical and natural solutions to protect us from floods and to establish future-proofed sediment management for the Wadden Sea. Other programmes will investigate smart and clean mobility in cities and improve advanced optical technology that is essential for the semiconductor and lighting industries.
Programmes awarded funding
- Conserving the breast by heating the tumour
- Secure against water extremes
- Leading by light conduction
- Selecting the optimal cancer treatment with artificial intelligence
- A breath of fresh air for COPD patients
- Imaging at the smallest scales
- Targeting cancer with radiation from within
- Sediment as key for resilient water systems
- A sustainable accessible city, without private cars?
