Accessibility, renewal and continuity of research infrastructure are essential for groundbreaking research in the Netherlands. NWO is committed to a balanced and future-proof ecosystem of high-quality research infrastructure.
For breakthroughs in all fields of science, researchers need access to highly specialised devices, such as large telescopes or high-field magnets, but also to digital infrastructures, such as scientific computer networks or supercomputers, and to data collections. Such facilities are crucial for solving complex societal issues in the areas of environment, climate, health and security. In addition, high-quality scientific infrastructures are a magnet for talent and have a positive effect on (regional) employment and the economy.
