About TNO: Innovation for life
We are TNO. The innovation engine of the Netherlands. Driven to push boundaries. With every innovation, we contribute to the world of tomorrow.
Our organisation
TNO is an independent, not-for-profit research organisation made up of units, boards, and a services organisation. Meet our Supervisory Board, Executive Board, and Council for Defence Research.
Our mission and vision
At TNO, we create impactful innovations for the sustainable wellbeing and prosperity of society. We support the Dutch government in carrying out statutory and other government tasks in the public interest. And we help to boost the earning power of the Netherlands.
Strategy 2026–2029
Curious to see how we will achieve our mission going forward? We will do so based on three priorities: more focus and dynamic portfolio management, more impact through valorisation, and more customer and market orientation.
Our people – the Time Setters
TNO is proud of its employees, the Time Setters, who fulfil TNO’s mission every day with passion, energy, and drive.
TNO and society
At TNO, we are working towards a better future. We are at the heart of society and contribute to resolving major societal and economic issues.
TNO communities
At TNO we have various communities to connect with colleagues. In this way, we bring together colleagues with shared interests, while also easily exchanging knowledge across different teams.