Documents

Advisory report: Unbounded research

Interdisciplinarity is crucial in research. It leads to scientific breakthroughs and opens the way for solutions to complex ...

Publication | 06-04-2022

Summary: Grasp the challenge - Daring to go for energy innovation

Breakthrough innovations are essential to achieve a sustainable energy supply. Therefore, the Dutch government must give greater ...

Publication | 19-01-2022

Advisory report: Seizing opportunities with knowledge - Strengthening the links between researchers and entrepreneurs

New knowledge is vital to keep the economy healthy and resolve societal challenges. Key here is that businesses can benefit from ...

Publication | 25-11-2021

Advice: Central and regional government need to work together to raise the bar for innovation

The Netherlands is facing a period of major transitions towards a green, sustainable, digital and inclusive economy. Innovation ...

Publication | 05-07-2021

Column: Fundamental research is still vital even during the coronavirus crisis

While there is clearly a strong desire to find solutions to existing problems, it is actually unfettered fundamental research ...

Publication | 12-05-2021

Advice: State of knowledge - Restoring the value of knowledge and expertise in policy and politics

The Netherlands is a country rich in knowledge, but there are challenges in ensuring that government policy is always properly ...

Publication | 01-04-2021

Advice: A better start. The key to growth of knowledge-intensive start-ups

The climate for start-ups in the Netherlands has improved in recent years, but the growth of knowledge-intensive start-ups after ...

Publication | 15-10-2020

Advice: Strengthen the role of science, technology and innovation in societal transitions

The Netherlands is a prosperous country with a flourishing economy. However, as a nation we face a number of urgent societal ...

Publication | 11-03-2020

Advice: A more forceful choice for key technologies

Key technologies deliver ground-breaking innovations which help progress on all fronts. They lead to better medical care, cleaner ...

Publication | 27-02-2020

Summary Shaking-up the system. Towards a future-proof higher education and research system.

Publication | 29-10-2019