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Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research

Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research

The Haguenwo.nl

Overview

The Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research (NWO) is a national science funding body in the Netherlands that invests in curiosity-driven research, research related to societal challenges, and research infrastructure.

Year Founded

1950

Portfolio Companies

59

Website

nwo.nl

Investments

Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research investments
CompanyDateStageLead
Ida Does ProductionsApr 2026GrantCo-investor
Sabratha PhotonicsFeb 2026Pre SeedCo-investor
TouchwavesJan 2026Pre SeedCo-investor
MimeCureJan 2026DebtCo-investor
Carapace BiopolymersDec 2025GrantCo-investor
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Key People

ESCAPE EU

Partner

Brigitte Adriaensen

Principal Investigator VICI Project

Christopher A. Sabel

Principal Investigator

Henk Akkermans

Principal Investigator

Romy Gaillard

Principal Investigator NWO VIDI Grant

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Investment Activity

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FAQ

Where is Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research based?

Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research is headquartered in The Hague, Netherlands.

When was Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research founded?

Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research was founded in 1950.

How many portfolio companies does Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research have?

Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research has 59 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.

What are some companies in Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research's portfolio?

Recent investments visible on Caplight include Ida Does Productions, Sabratha Photonics, Touchwaves, MimeCure, Carapace Biopolymers.

What was Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research's most recent investment?

Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research's most recent investment on Caplight was in Ida Does Productions in 2026.

What sectors does Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research focus on?

Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Real Estate & PropTech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Cybersecurity, Telecommunications & Networking, Energy & Sustainability, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Telecommunications & Networking, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Consumer & Commerce, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Real Estate & PropTech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech.

What company stages does Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research focus on?

Stage focus information for Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research is not publicly available.

What is Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research's AUM?

Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research's assets under management are estimated between $900.0M and $1.1B.

Firmographic Details

HeadquartersThe Hague
Year Founded1950

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