UT is involved in several major national innovation programmes, as listed below.
Chiptech reinforcement plan ('Beethoven')
The Dutch microchip sector is of strategic importance for the national economy and technological sovereignty, and plays an important role in various societal transitions. To maintain and strengthen this position in a competitive international field, a substantial and continuous growth of qualified talent is needed. The National Reinforcement Plan for Microchip Talent (hereinafter: the Reinforcement Plan) addresses this urgency with an ambitious programme aimed at structurally scaling up talent for the sector up to and including 2030. An initial government funding of €450 million has been made available for this purpose. Of this, €20.5 million will go to the University of Twente.
The National Growth Fund
Through the National Growth Fund, the Dutch government invests over €11 billion in 50 projects. These projects will contribute to the Netherlands’ structural and sustainable and structural economic growth. In the long run, we all benefit from this growth, which will have positive social effects. UT is involved as a partner in several project proposals, some of which have been approved.
Npuls
Secondary education collaborates within the National Growth Fund program Npuls, so that learners can learn without barriers and continuously receive the best education. See the Service Portal news on Npuls or keep an eye on upcoming events.
Sector plans
The government wants to create extra jobs and increase the number of staff on permanent contracts at universities and university medical centres (UMCs). These aims are set out in sector plans for which the government is providing €200 million in structural funding.