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TNO is an independent organisation for applied research. We connect people and knowledge to create innovations that boost the competitive strength of industry and the well-being of society in a sustainable way. Our goal is to connect, change and accelerate: Innovation for life.

Imec is the world's trusted leader in chip-driven innovation. For more than 40 years, our advanced chip R&D has helped shape today's digital society, with technology developed at imec found in every smartphone. Building on that foundation, we are driving the roadmap for the hardware that will power tomorrow's AI-driven era. What makes imec unique is the combination of more than 6,500 brilliant and curious minds, the world's most advanced semiconductor R&D infrastructure, and the largest ecosystem in the industry, bringing together over 600 partners to address technology challenges that no single company can solve alone. Together, we pioneer, scale, and deliver chip innovation that creates lasting impact for society, industry, and future generations.

VITO is an independent Flemish research organisation in the area of cleantech and sustainable development. Our goal? To accelerate the transition to a sustainable world. Our vision - Accelerate the transition to a competitive, clean and secure energy system in Flanders and the world - Introduce short material cycles to set up ecosystems throughout the world for circular economy - Radically reduce the consumption of fossil-based feedstocks and energy within the Flemish chemical sector - Facilitate innovative, preventive and affordable healthcare, underpinned by measuring instruments and data - Stimulate sustainable use of space and water, with links to health, agriculture and more