Six targeted projects receive funding from NWOs Open Technology Program for Applied and Technical Sciences. These projects are supported with over 5.2 million euros, supplemented by 621,000 euros from companies and organizations. They focus on topics such as:
- Apomixis processes in dandelions and Arabidopsis, crucial for crop improvements.
- Light-induced degradation in materials, with new methods to study degradation and its impact.
- Redesign of handbike and bicycle components, aiming for unparalleled performance.
All projects are listed based on the applicants last name. The Open Technology Program encourages free research with potential societal impact, crossing disciplinary boundaries.