SEO Report Highlights Impact of NWO-TTW Program on Dutch Innovation
Amsterdam, Friday, 29 August 2025.
An evaluation reveals the NWO-TTW Perspectief program successfully advanced collaboration between academia, businesses, and society, crucial for enhancing Dutch innovation policy and key technologies.
Achievements of the NWO-TTW Perspectief Program
The Perspectief program, analyzed in the recent SEO Economisch Onderzoek evaluation, underscores significant achievements in encouraging collaboration among universities, businesses, and societal organizations in the Netherlands. Conducted from 2016 to 2020, this program has substantially contributed to the strengthening of innovation policy through its multidisciplinary and public-private partnership approach [1].
Evaluation Insights and Recommendations
The evaluation report points to the program’s effectiveness in fostering conditions conducive to the future commercialization of research, despite current limits in direct commercial impacts due to the focus on lower technology readiness levels (TRLs) [1]. However, scientific outputs and business appreciation have been notably high. Essential recommendations include enhancing policy objectives to align with broader missions like the Mission-Driven Innovation Policy (Missiegedreven Topsectoren- en Innovatiebeleid) and emphasizing the explicit linkage of co-financing with market introduction phases [1].
Perspectief’s Role in the Innovation Ecosystem
Through unique positioning within Dutch innovation policy, Perspectief plays an integral role in bolstering the innovation ecosystem. This is achieved by nurturing a collaborative environment and facilitating the practical application of research outcomes. Moreover, efficiency improvements are suggested, focusing on administrative processes and clearer monitoring and cost visibility [1].
Future Directions for Innovation Programs
Looking ahead, it’s crucial for programs like Perspectief to address recommendations from evaluations—streamlining administrative support, enhancing monitoring frameworks, and bolstering user committee roles for better knowledge dissemination and application [1]. These steps are instrumental in adapting the program to future challenges, ensuring its continued relevance and impact on Dutch innovation landscapes.