The Dutch national agenda for Defence, Safety & Security is expanding rapidly, creating new opportunities in research, development, and innovation. With increasing national interest, funding availability, and multi-stakeholder collaboration — from NWO and RVO schemes to national programmes — it’s crucial for the University of Twente to position itself strategically in this domain.
To support this, Strategic Business Development (SBD) is compiling a university-wide overview of relevant expertise. This will strengthen our collective proposition and ensure our researchers are visible and connected to the right funding and partnership opportunities.
What can you do?
If your work touches on Defence, Safety, or Security — regardless of your discipline — we invite you to contribute by filling out a short form:
👉 Fill out the form
Please also share this call with colleagues within your department, faculty, or institute. A broad distribution is essential to create a full picture of UT's strengths in this area.
Why is this important?
- It helps shape a strong, university-wide proposition.
- It enables SBD business developers and grant experts to link you to relevant funding, networks, and national programmes.
- Your information will be treated confidentially and will not be shared externally without your consent.
Want to know more?
Join the online information session on 25 June for background and to ask questions directly:
👉 Online Meet Up: Safety and Security domain EU funding and UT support
Let’s work together to position UT at the forefront of national developments in Defence, Safety & Security.
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