Perspective is a funding programme of the Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research (NWO), aimed at stimulating technological innovations through interdisciplinary research projects. The programme specifically aims to fund research focusing on key technologies and digitalisation, with applications based on the Netherlands' Knowledge and Innovation Agendas (KIAs).
The programme is intended for researchers from universities, universities of applied sciences, TO2 institutions, and companies and civil society organisations. These parties are encouraged to work together in consortia to propose and implement research projects.
The programme is about setting up large-scale research projects that develop technological innovations with a clear societal impact and economic value. The projects must contribute to the objectives of the KIAs and the Mission-Driven Innovation Policy of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate.
Budget and deadlines
Between EUR 2 and 5 million is available per research project. Awarded projects must have a maximum duration of six years.
- The deadline for submitting letters of intent is Tuesday 8 October 2024.
- The deadline for submitting pre-registrations is Tuesday 19 November 2024.
- The deadline for submitting applications is Tuesday 13 May 2025.