As part of its Crossover program, the Dutch Research Council (NWO) is funding five large, interdisciplinary research consortia. The total size of the projects lies between 7 and 14 million euros. NWO is contributing 70 percent of the total amount, partners pony up at least 30 percent. The projects concern accelerating sustainability, agricultural production systems, energy storage, lifestyle of the elderly and neurotechnology. They have a maximum duration of seven years.
“New energy and mobility outlook for the Netherlands” (Neon) focuses on methods and techniques that can accelerate the energy transition. The consortium is led by Eindhoven University of Technology. It will receive a Crossover grant of 8.5 million euros.
“System change for new ecology-based and resource-efficient growth with high tech in agriculture” (Synergia) is looking to develop a production system that takes ecology as the starting point and is supported by smart technology. The main applicant is Wageningen University & Research. The project has been awarded 7 million euros.
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