We are incredibly proud that TNO is recognised for a fifth time in a row as the most attractive non-profit employer in the Netherlands by Randstad 🥇 Irene van den Broek, HR Director at TNO: 'We are delighted to win this award once again. Above all, it is recognition for TNO’s people: every day, they work together on solutions to major societal challenges. We do everything we can to create a working environment where colleagues can develop, be themselves and make an impact. The fact that we achieve this together, and that the labour market recognises it, makes me incredibly proud.' At TNO, people work on shaping our times and apply their expertise to issues that truly matter: from defence and climate to health and digital transformation. We are proud that Randstad’s research confirms TNO as the most attractive employer in the non-profit sector. Read more > https://tno.to/fa0a0e
What if GPS fails? In a world increasingly dependent on satellite navigation, disruptions like jamming and spoofing are no longer hypothetical. That’s exactly where TNO scientist Mia Jukić is making a difference. Her work on magnetic navigation offers a robust, passive alternative, using the Earth’s magnetic field to determine position, even in the most challenging environments. ‘Imagine an aircraft or drone operating in an environment where GPS is unreliable or disrupted. That is no longer a hypothetical scenario. With alternative, passive navigation methods, we can still determine where you are.’ Read her full story here > https://tno.to/46ceb6
👋Say hello to the new TNO trainees! A big welcome to Fien de Kok, Wies Biesbroeck, Joost Berkelbach van der Sprenkel, Antigoni Marina Roumana, Maarten van Oversteeg, Nout Rijper. A new innovative journey starts for this talented group of time setters exploring TNO across all kinds of departments and themselves. This is the time to turn their ideas into groundbreaking innovations for a safe, sustainable, healthy, and digital world. Looking to grow and up for a challenge? The TNO Traineeship takes you out of your comfort zone. Applications for the traineeship starting in September 2026 will open on the 13th of April. Visit: tno.to/874bfb.
It is one of TNO’s most ambitious projects: building Europe’s first large-scale Photonic Chip Pilot Line. This will produce over 10 million photonic chips annually, bridging the gap between proven science and market reality. Engineering Director Boudewijn Docter is helping create this factory at scale. ‘We are not just conducting R&D; we are taking risks to build production capability and capacity for the demand in the near future. If we do not act now, Europe will lose its technological advantage in this critical field.’ Are you ready to help build Europe’s technological independence? We’re looking for talented engineers to join us. This is a unique opportunity to help shape a cutting-edge facility that will reinforce the integrated photonics cluster at High Tech Campus Eindhoven and boost the entire PhotonDelta ecosystem, including SMART Photonics. Check out our vacancies and join the revolution! https://tno.to/wb4
How can we determine the origin of chemical weapons using forensic methods? Mirjam de Bruin-Hoegée developed new methods during her PhD to trace chemical weapons, even months after their use. We are proud she earned the title of Young Excellent Researcher 2025. TNO is a home for talent. That’s why we put our exceptionally talented colleagues in the spotlight. Each year, we organise the Young Excellent Researcher election (YER) to recognise the outstanding achievements of our talented researchers up to the age of 35. Mirjam: 'I was genuinely surprised and deeply grateful to receive this award. It shows that the work I do is seen and appreciated, which makes this a wonderful recognition of my efforts. What drives me is the desire to make the world a little better. Winning this award opens up even more opportunities to do so.' Interested to read her story? tno.to/rw0
Time setter Christian Trampuz leads projects in the field of radar technology. ‘Radar is really my passion. You can’t see its waves. You can’t touch them. Yet they can help you observe and monitor the environment. Radar is, in my opinion, one of the most advanced and challenging technologies. After all, it involves a whole chain. This requires all kinds of knowledge. About radiation, antennas, RF circuits, digital equipment, signal processing, electromagnetic propagation, but also mechanical and thermal aspects. As project manager, I get the chance to work with experts in not one, but all of these disciplines.’ Want to read more about time setter Christian?
How often do you get the chance to work in the middle of a revolution? Our colleagues are literally at the frontline of quantum technology. They’re working on breakthroughs that will change how we communicate, calculate, and innovate. Imagine a calculation that would normally take days being solved in minutes. That’s the power of quantum. For Inês Rodrigues, Quantum scientist at TNO, this means working with curious colleagues, exploring new ideas, and helping shape the future of technology. ‘I started this journey to develop quantum technologies. I’m giving something new to the world.’ 👀 Want to see more? Watch the video with Ines or read more about working at TNO: tno.to/8e1003
Do you want to develop advice that truly makes a difference and can be applied at scale? At TNO, we believe this is the time for innovative solutions to the major societal challenges of our time. As a consultant, Ilse Hellemans is helping shape the world we live in. We asked her what it’s like to work as a consultant at TNO. “At TNO, we look at societal impact as well as how innovations strengthen companies’ earning capacity and strategic position. TNO is a great fit for consultants who want to keep developing their expertise and use their analytical skills to tackle societal challenges.'' Want to know more about consultancy at TNO? Read the story of time setter Ilse here: tno.to/695e3c.
How do we prove climate research can be more effective, sustainable, and safer? This is the time to push the boundaries of innovation. Team Polar, a student team from Eindhoven University of Technology, is developing an autonomous vehicle to make research at the South Pole more sustainable, affordable and efficient, without relying on heavy, fuel-driven machines. For the first time, the team travelled together with TNO experts to the vast, icy landscape of Swedish Lapland to test their autonomous rover 𝘎𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘰𝘰.❄️ Why here? Because operating in such an environment is anything but simple: batteries, tyres, solar panels and sensors must all perform reliably. Long days, quick stand‑ups, last‑minute fixes… and then that unforgettable moment when Gentoo rolled into the Swedish snow for the very first time 🙌🤩 This testing trip marks an important milestone: it brings the team one step closer to their goal and ultimate destination: Antarctica. Together with Team Polar, TU/e - TU/e innovation Space, and partners, we push the boundaries of innovation. 🎬Curious to see how their journey went? Watch the full episode > tno.to/g38
🚗 ❄️ Breaking new ground in autonomous driving – on the road to Antarctica! Imagine building a vehicle that can drive 1,000km through blizzards with 100km/h winds... AUTONOMOUSLY! We're proud to support Team POLAR's groundbreaking mission to develop the first-ever autonomous rover, designed specifically for Antarctica. The rover will have to navigate an endless white terrain, where snow dunes bled into clouds. Emilia Silvas, one of our autonomous driving experts, is supporting the students design the complex system needed for this. The combination of their fresh perspective with our industry experience is driving innovation in unexpected ways. Watch episode 3 of ‘The Road to Antarctica’! 🎬 https://tno.to/f1cb76
