TU Delft

(IN BRIEF) The Dutch Research Council (NWO), together with the National Growth Fund’s Cellular Agriculture programme, has awarded €4.1 million to three research projects focused on advancing cultivated meat and precision fermentation technologies. The funded initiatives—UP-CELL, MeatUp, and FungCows—address key … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The Dutch Research Council (NWO) has appointed Delft University of Technology professor Ena Voûte to its Executive Board and as chair of the Applied and Engineering Sciences (TTW) domain. Voûte, who currently serves as Pro Vice-Rector for International … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) NWO and GroenvermogenNL are granting €19.3 million to the HyFINE consortium to develop greener, hydrogen-driven production methods for specialty and fine chemicals, helping reduce reliance on fossil feedstocks and lowering waste and energy use. Including co-funding and in-kind … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The University of Groningen and ASML have signed a framework agreement to expand research collaboration in semiconductor-related technologies, including advanced materials, flow processes, coatings and next-generation chip manufacturing techniques. The framework enables faster launch of joint research projects … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) NWO has granted funding to eight international research projects focused on museum collections with colonial histories. The programme supports collaborative academic work between Dutch institutions and researchers from countries connected to the collections, aiming to address provenance gaps, … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The Water4ALL Partnership is launching its third funding round under Water for a Circular Economy, with NWO awarding nearly €3.4 million to Dutch-linked proposals. Twenty-seven international projects have been selected, including ten involving Dutch research teams, with work … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) EMPA has contributed vital insights to a major ETH Zurich-led study showing how flexible operation of electric vehicles and heat pumps could strengthen Switzerland’s energy system. Coordinated use of these technologies would make renewable energy more efficient, reduce … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) TU Delft, Haskoning, and the Delft University Fund have signed a new framework agreement to accelerate research on water technology and climate-resilient delta regions, supported by the Haskoning Innovation & Education Fund. The initiative will launch its first … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) TU/e has received funding for two research projects under the NWO Big Chemistry program, each worth €400,000. The projects, led by Jan van Hest and Nadia Erkamp in partnership with Arla, and by Ghislaine Vantomme with SupraPolix, both … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) TU Delft participated in the Amsterdam Canal Parade for the first time, sending 80 members of its community aboard the “Engineering TU Love” boat. Spearheaded by Mechanical Engineering staff Emiel Zoutewelle-Tuk and Gracia Woutersen, the effort showcased the … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) AeroDelft has made history as the first student team to successfully test an electric aircraft propulsion system powered by liquid hydrogen, marking a significant step in the journey towards sustainable aviation. The POTOMAC Phase III trial demonstrates the … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) NWO’s Open Technology Programme is funding six application-oriented projects in the Applied and Engineering Sciences domain with an investment of over 4.9 million euros, supplemented by more than 720,000 euros from industry and other organizations. The projects, which … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) On March 18, 2025, TU Delft will host the Best Climate Action & Energy Paper Award ceremony where nine young researchers will present breakthrough findings aimed at addressing pressing issues such as overburdened power grids, melting glaciers, and … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The NWO Executive Board has approved seventeen groundbreaking grant applications aimed at advancing fundamental, high-impact scientific research. These projects cover a diverse range of topics, from cancer research and immune systems to climate change and sustainable technology, all … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The Horizon Europe project eVTOLUTION held its first public workshop, “Novel Tools for Novel Aircraft,” on February 6, 2025, at the GKN Technology Center in Bristol, UK. The event marked a significant milestone, where project partners shared initial … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) In Delft, students from various universities, including Inholland University of Applied Sciences, TU Delft, and ProGrotius, collaborated on a waste management initiative to address the city’s ongoing waste issues. The students participated in waste excursions, picking up litter … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Researchers at TU Delft, led by Angelo Accardo, have developed a groundbreaking 3D-printed model that replicates the brain’s environment to study how neurons grow and form networks. Using nanopillar arrays, the team mimicked the mechanical and geometric properties … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Researchers from Fujitsu and QuTech have achieved a major breakthrough in quantum computing by developing ultra-cold electronic circuits to control diamond-based quantum bits (qubits). This advancement overcomes the ‘wiring bottleneck’ by enabling the operation of both qubits and … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Effective January 1, the Faculty of Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Science (3mE) has adopted a new name, Mechanical Engineering (ME), in response to the evolving nature of its research programs and to strengthen its external identity. The decision … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The Delft Bioengineering Institute (BEI) has announced the winners of its annual cross-campus competition for MSc students who excelled in their graduation projects in bioengineering. In 2023, three students—Thomas Michalica, Linde Spoelstra, and Thomas Mooijman—stood out for their … Read the full press release →