In the podcast series What's NXT from NXTGEN Hightech, experts from the Dutch high-tech sector discuss the innovations that will profoundly change our society in the coming years. From advanced chip technology to autonomous production systems and from photonics to quantum applications: What's NXT explores what's happening, what's needed, and what we can expect as a society.
The Netherlands aims to remain a global leader in innovation. But how do we ensure this happens? And what role does the government play in this? In the episode "The Netherlands: Leader or Follower in Innovation," What's NXT speaks with Tjerk Opmeer, Director of Innovation and Knowledge at the Ministry of Economic Affairs. He explains how the Netherlands is investing in technologies that shape the economy and society of tomorrow—from quantum and photonics to artificial intelligence and biotechnology. What do these key technologies mean for businesses, researchers, and our daily lives? And how do we ensure that the Netherlands not only keeps pace but also charts the course for the future?
