Twelve consortia can start their research projects focused on the development and further development of technological innovations through the Perspectief programme. TU Delft is leader in four successful consortia that focus on social and economic impact. The Ministry of Economic Affairs and NWO are providing a total of 46.4 million euros in funding. Industry and other partners are contributing an additional 19.6 million euros. The Perspectief programme hereby gives an important boost to the technological innovation capacity of the Netherlands.
TU Delft programmes awarded funding:
Circularity as Opportunity: Engineering Hydrogen-Resistant Circular Steels (CIRHY)
Strengthening recycled steel
Hydrogen is becoming increasingly important as a clean energy source, but it also causes a problem: steel can become brittle and crack when exposed to hydrogen. This is particularly challenging for recycled steel, which has a variable structure and composition. The CIRHY project is investigating how small amounts of certain impurities in recycled steel can actually help to make it more resistant to hydrogen damage. By combining experiments with advanced computer models, the consortium is developing guidelines for stronger and more reliable recycled steel. This will help the transition to a sustainable hydrogen economy and reduce dependence on new materials.
Programme lead: dr. P. (Poulumi) Dey, Mechanical Engineering
Co-applicants:
- dr. H. Beladi
- prof. M. Diehl
- ir. M.G.D. Geers
- ir. E. van der Giessen
- dr. ir. J.P.M. Hoefnagels
- ir. L.A.I. Kestens
- prof. F. Maresca
- dr. ir. S.E. Offerman
- dr. ir. R.H.J. Peerlings
- dr. V.A. Popovich
- dr. F. Roters
- dr. C. Soyarslan
Consortium: Ako Precision Solutions Inc, Allseas, Ansys, BmS, NLR, NRG, ProRail, SKF, Tata Steel, M2i
FOCUS: Future Optical Components for Ultimate dispersion control Strategies
Focus on lenses
Several leading Dutch high-tech industries share a common challenge: the production of semiconductors, lighting, and optical components requires the ability to bend and focus light of many different colors. To this end, FOCUS is concentrating on the development of new, small, and accurate lenses. The project aims to result in more precise and faster design methods, better manufacturing processes, new lens materials, and new measurement techniques to assess the quality of the lenses produced.
Programme lead: dr. N. (Nandini) Bhattacharya, Mechanical Engineering
Co-applicants:
- prof. W.L. Barnes
- dr. ir. L.C.A. van Breemen
- dr. ir. R.M. Cardinaels
- dr. M.J. Goodwin
- dr. A. Hunt
- dr. L. Kusch
- A. Lagendijk
- dr. F. Maucher
- dr. K.M. Mitra
- dr. ir. J.H.M. ten Thije Boonkkamp
- W.L. Vos
Consortium: Anteryon, ASML, JMO, Luximprint, Nanoscribe, Schott, Signify
SPARC: Scalable Personalized Nano-Therapeutics for Cancer Treatment
Making tumors recognizable
Immunotherapy is a promising new treatment in cancer care. It teaches the patient-s immune system to recognize and destroy cancer cells. However, in some tumors, often called -cold tumors-, immunotherapy does not trigger a strong immune response, because they are harder to detect and target for the immune system. SPARC is developing personalized nanomedicines that can transform these insensitive -cold tumorsinto -hot tumorsthat do respond to immunotherapy. In addition, the project is developing new technologies for the precise delivery, animal-free testing, and production of the drugs. In this way, the consortium aims to improve patient survival and quality of life, limit side effects, and reduce healthcare costs.
Programme lead: dr. A.Y. (Alina) Rwei, Applied Sciences
Co-applicants:
- dr. M. Amin
- dr. P.E. Boukany
- dr. M.P. Chien
- dr. ir. A.G. Denkova
- dr. R. Eelkema
- ir. S. Le Gac
- dr. T.L.M. ten Hagen
- dr. W.B. van den Hout
- ir. J Nijenhuis
- ir. J.T. Padding
- ir. P.L.J. Swinkels
- dr. J. von der Thüsen
- dr. M. Verdoes
Consortium: AZAR Innovations, Confocal.NL, Fluigent, hDMT, Holland PTC, Johnson & Johnson (Janssen Vaccines), LEMO, Lipoid, Membraflow, Merck KGaA, Oncode Institute, Polypure, Solstice Pharmaceuticals
CHAIN: Coherent Algorithm-based Imaging of Nanostructures
Sharp view of the smallest structures
Semiconductor chips are an important pillar of Dutch industry. New imaging and inspection techniques are needed to make these chips smaller, more powerful, more energy efficient, and less harmful to the environment. These techniques must be capable of producing high-precision, high-resolution, and highly efficient three-dimensional images of the smallest possible structures. CHAINS will develop new techniques based on light, extreme ultraviolet radiation, and electron beams. By combining new measurement techniques with advanced data processing, the researchers will make imaging faster and more accurate. This will enable more precise control of production processes.
Programme lead: dr. S.M. (Stefan) Witte, Applied Sciences
Co-applicants:
dr. L.V. Amitonova K.J. Batenburg dr. ir. M.A. van Huis
A.F. Koenderink
A.P. Mosk
Consortium: AIM Solutions, Amsterdam Scientific Instruments, ASML, Demcon Focal, JCMwave, Thermo Fisher Scientific
About Perspectief
Perspectief is a programme of NWO, funded by the Ministry of Economic Affairs. The programme challenges researchers to work in close cooperation with companies and civil society organisations on technological innovations with societal impact and the creation of economic opportunities for the Netherlands. The interdisciplinary research focuses on major societal challenges and key technologies, thus contributing to the ministry’s Mission-Driven Innovation Policy.