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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.

TNO launches TNO Ventures

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

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

1 May 2025

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

Designplus winner BlueHeart

18 March 2025

Blue Heart offers a quiet, durable, flexible and comparatively inexpensive system that works without climate-damaging refrigerants or CO2 emissions.

TNO, Techleap, and Invest-NL are joining forces

14 March 2025

TNO, Techleap, and Invest-NL are joining forces to bring tech-related innovations to market faster, help startups scale up better, and make them more competitive. (Article in Dutch)

Carbyon: the TNO spin-off innovating in CO2 filtration technology

13 March 2025
One day as Hans De Neve was working at TNO, he had a brilliant idea for an innovative CO2 filter. With TNO’s support, he founded the cleantech start-up Carbyon

TNO Annual Report

13 March 2025
For 90 years TNO has connected people and knowledge to create innovations. Read TNO's annual report for more information.

Torwash transforms waste management

13 March 2025
As a spin-off from TNO, Torwash had to prove itself in the world of waste management.

TNO Announces the launch of ObjectivEye

3 March 2025
TNO announces the launch of ObjectivEye, a spin-off focused on the objective recruitment and selection of new employees through AI tools.

Nearfield planning IPO by 2028

13 February 2025

Nearfield Instruments is eying a stock market listing in the next three years amid growing adoption of its measurement tools.

LeydenJar achieves a major advancement in battery technologies

12 February 2025

LeydenJar Cells with 100% Silicon Anode Achieve 500 Cycles without External Pressure.

Nearfield Instruments establishes US subsidiary

10 February 2025
Nearfield Instruments, a provider of advanced metrology and inspection solutions for the semiconductor industry, has established its US.

TNO participates in Irish quantum startup

7 February 2025
TNO announced its first-ever participation in Equal1, an Irish startup with growing operations in the Netherlands.

Groundbreaking chip connections spark a new industrial revolution.

29 January 2025

Two young men are causing a revolution in technology while simultaneously attracting enough skilled employees. Article in Dutch.

Wealthy families are investing their money in quantum technology

24 January 2025

The new multi-million fund of QDNL Participations starts with 25 million euros but is expected to grow to 60 million later, according to FD. Article in Dutch.

First OrangeQS MAX is shipped to IQM

16 January 2025
The first OrangeQS MAX has been shipped to the quantum chip fabrication facility of IQM in Espoo, Finland.

TNO spin-off Scenexus secures EUR 1.6 million investment

15 January 2025
TNO today announced the launch of Scenexus, a new spin-off company specialising in enterprise software for urban planning.

Heat pump without refrigerant

8 January 2025

No more refrigerant. The thermal core of the heat pump runs on acoustics. Article in Dutch.

How can Dutch battery startups win big? Focus on supply chain ‘pinch points,’ says CEO

7 January 2025
Dutch battery startups must innovate at “critical pinch points” in the supply chain to compete globally, says Kevin Brundish, CEO of Eindhoven-based battery company LionVolt.