Twente is now getting a boost with the joint plans of TNO and the University of Twente (UT). Three so-called Joint Innovation Centers (JICs) will be located on the UT campus. With the positive decision by the Twente Board, both the funding of the Province of Overijssel and that of the Twente Board will become available. This was announced during the annual Twente Board Event.
Overijssel and the Twente Board are each contributing 1.5 million euros to the Joint Innovation Centres of research institute TNO and the University of Twente. The intention is that this will be matched with 1.5 million euros in assignments from, or cooperation with, the regional business community. This brings the total public-private contribution to the joint plans to 4.5 million euros. The JICs focus on photonic chips, medical technology (organ-on-a-chip) and digital systems for predicting maintenance of civil infrastructure.
Bio/MicroSystems Centre
Microsystems in which cells and tissues are placed (Organ-on-Chip) make it possible to test medical treatments, new medicines and biotechnological innovations more quickly. This contributes to a healthier and safer world. The mission of the JIC Bio/MicroSystems Centre (B/MSC) is to bring Organ-on-Chip technology to actual application. To achieve this, the relevant value chain must be brought to joint innovation: from the supplying industry to the organisations that want to use this new technology. B/MSC builds a bridge to complementary activities in Brainport with TNO Holst Centre and TNO Leiden.
The Organ-on-Chip Centre is involved with Andries van der Meer, scientific lead, and Sanne de Wit as programme support.
Read the article here: Joint innovation centres with TNO at Univerity of Twente
Bio/MicroSystems Centre leads at the Twente Event (November 2024). From left to right: Albert van Breemen (TNO Holst Centre), Evita van de Steeg (TNO Healthy Living and Work), Andries van der Meer (UT OoCCT) and Muhammad Niazi as B/MSC lead.
