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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.

Welcome to MTC, a leading research and technology organisation at the forefront of manufacturing innovation, rising to the challenges, ideas and ambitions of partners across the UK and beyond, since 2010. Proud to be part of the High Value Manufacturing Catapult, supported by Innovate UK, we serve as the catalyst for future growth and success in advanced manufacturing across the UK, operating from our three sites, Coventry, Liverpool, and Oxford. At MTC, we don't just address business challenges – we accelerate solutions. Proudly engaging in over 400 commercial projects a year, we harness the expertise of our 450+ in-house engineers to consistently exceed expectations. We thrive on tackling challenges others say are too difficult or can’t be done, embracing risks to pioneer ground-breaking solutions. Whether bridging the gap between academia and industry or supporting organisations of all sizes, from SMEs through to industry giants, we're your dedicated journey partner to success, committed to achieving the impossible together. From aspiration to innovation, problem to progress, and potential to reality, we're your change-makers, transforming industries and forging partnerships that defy convention. Welcome to MTC – Where Progress Happens.

The Dutch Research Council (NWO) is one of the most important science-funding bodies in the Netherlands and ensures quality and innovation in science. Each year NWO invests more than 650 million euros in curiosity-driven research and research related to societal challenges. NWO selects and funds research proposals based on the advice of experts from science and society from the Netherlands and abroad. NWO encourages national and international collaboration, invests in large-scale research facilities, promotes knowledge utilisation, and manages research institutes. NWO funds more than 5600 research projects at universities and knowledge institutions.