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Stay up-to-date on what's going on and discover updates within TNO Ventures innovation ecosystem, spanning from rapidly growing startups and brilliant researchers to outstanding SMEs and compelling investment opportunities.

22 October 2025

The Netherlands ranks among the top three most innovative countries in Europe when it comes to patent applications

Hans Boumans, Director of TNO Ventures, featured on BNR 'The Daily Move' podcast discussing patents (Dutch soundbite at 52:00)

22 October 2025

TNO ranks 5th in Europe for academic patents among public research organisations.

At TNO, we believe intellectual property is more than a legal formality, it’s a launchpad for innovation and business growth.
2 October 2025

LeydenJar and Highpower Sign Partnership Agreement for the Production of Next-Generation Batteries - LeydenJar

LeydenJar and Highpower Technology, a Chinese battery manufacturer with over 20 years of expertise in designing and mass-producing advanced lithium-ion cells, today announced a strategic collaboration.
29 September 2025

Spin-off AIKON Health is developing a non-invasive home monitoring solution

Spin-off AIKON Health is developing a non-invasive home monitoring solution for heart failure and aiming to be the first in Europe to save lives before complications arise. (Dutch article)

10 September 2025

How TNO Ventures Creates Spin-Off Companies

Since 2017, TNO Ventures has established 47 spin-offs that accelerate innovation and growth, says Eddy Zwier, Manager of Technology Transfer.
10 September 2025

A new factory in Eindhoven will supply millions of smartwatches and phones with a key battery component.

Eindhoven is getting a new factory that will produce a crucial battery component. In a few years, 150,000 square meters of anode material should roll off the production line. (Dutch article)

9 September 2025

TNO participates in AI-Driven Precision Pathology Company Aiosyn

Today, TNO and Aiosyn announced a strategic partnership. Aiosyn, a Dutch medical software company specializing in AI-driven pathology.
5 September 2025

According to High Tech Binders, roads can soon be constructed without oil-based products.

According to High Tech Binders, roads can soon be constructed without oil-based products. (Dutch article)

5 September 2025

ObjectivEye: AI-assisted human recruitment | TNO

Organisations are facing unprecedented staff shortages, yet they are unable to fill their vacancies. TNO has developed ethical and explainable AI technology.
5 September 2025

TracXon raises €4.75 million to pioneer sustainable alternative to printed circuit boards

TracXon, a deep-tech spin-off from TNO, has secured €4.75 million ($5.50 million) in seed funding.
22 August 2025

Keiron Printing Technologies has raised €10M to revolutionize solder paste printing

Keiron Printing Technologies has raised €10M to revolutionize solder paste printing in electronics manufacturing.
30 July 2025

Keiron Technologies aims to launch dozens of machines to market as early as next year.

Keiron Technologies is set to release its first machine powered by LiFT: enabling contactless, digital, laser-driven printing of materials on virtually any surface.

28 July 2025

TNO joins Dutch chip security company Fortaegis as partner and investor.

TNO invests in chip company for ‘super-secure chip’ with military application. (Dutch article)

8 July 2025

Dutch Direct Air Capture startup Carbyon secures funding

Carbyon develops Direct Air Capture technology to remove CO2 from the atmosphere for underground storage or conversion into products.
25 June 2025

Dutch-based AIKON Health secures €1.2M

Digital health startup AIKON Health is developing a wearable device for remote monitoring of heart failure patients.
18 June 2025

Delft’s Orange Quantum Systems raises €12M: CEO Garrelt Alberts on slashing quantum chip testing time and enabling Moore’s Law scaling

Delft-based Orange Quantum Systems, a quantum technology company announced that it has closed a €12M seed round
12 June 2025

LionVolt's CEO Kevin Brundish speaks to Will Bain on BBC’s Wake Up to Money

LionVolt's CEO Kevin Brundish speaks to Will Bain on BBC’s Wake Up to Money to discuss the challenges and real opportunities in the battery sector.

12 June 2025

President Macron visits Carbyon at VivaTech to explore Direct Air Capture Innovation

A remarkable day for Carbyon at VivaTech Paris where CEO Hans De Neve had the honor of presenting Carbyon's Direct Air Cap
18 May 2025

FononTech lands €8.5M; delivers first Impulse Printing machine to a major semiconductor firm

FononTech, a deep-tech startup specialising in advanced microelectronics manufacturing, has secured €8.5M in a seed funding round.
16 May 2025

In just nine years, Hamed Sadeghian has built Nearfield Instruments into a potential successor to ASML.

Hamed Sadeghian is breaking into the notoriously tough chip market with Nearfield Instruments: 'We don’t do custom work. (Dutch article)

14 May 2025

TNO launches TNO Ventures

TNO introduces TNO Ventures: a new initiative aimed at bringing technology from the lab to the market faster through, among other things.
1 May 2025

Crucial battery test factory still not established: sector eagerly awaits Growth Fund money

Two years ago, millions of euros from the Growth Fund were pledged for a pilot factory for battery production. (Dutch article.)

28 April 2025

Partnering for mutual progress

Scenexus, a TNO spin-off, offers Urban Strategy, a Digital Twin SaaS solution for faster, more intelligent, multi-dimensional urban planning in minutes.
22 April 2025

Disruptive anodes for a growth market: LionVolt powers the future

Using the “BIC advantage”, LionVolt’s thin film technology is securing thick opportunities.