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Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research

Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research

The Haguenwo.nl

Overview

The Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research (NWO) is a national science funding body in the Netherlands that invests in curiosity-driven research, research related to societal challenges, and research infrastructure.

Year Founded

1950

Portfolio Companies

44

Website

nwo.nl

Investments

Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research investments
CompanyDateStageLead
Sabratha PhotonicsFeb 2026Pre SeedCo-investor
TouchwavesJan 2026Pre SeedCo-investor
MimeCureJan 2026DebtCo-investor
Carapace BiopolymersDec 2025GrantCo-investor
Solstice PharmaceuticalsDec 2025GrantCo-investor

Key People

ESCAPE EU

Partner

Brigitte Adriaensen

Principal Investigator VICI Project

Christopher A. Sabel

Principal Investigator

Henk Akkermans

Principal Investigator

Romy Gaillard

Principal Investigator NWO VIDI Grant

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersThe Hague
Year Founded1950

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