Holland High Tech Holland High Tech

Ten research projects to launch studies into new materials for the Ministry of Defence

8 June 2026

NWO has awarded over fifteen million euros in funding within the KIC call ‘High-performance materials for Defence and security’. This will enable the consortia to commence their diverse research projects focussing on new materials that can be used by the Ministry of Defence. They will focus on developing a new generation of equipment, with innovations in terms of weight, resilience and repairability.

* Source photo: Ministry of Defence

Calls
News
SME innovation

The successful projects will be carried out by consortia comprising scientists, companies and (government) organisations. In addition to the NWO funding, the projects will also receive four million euros in co-funding from the companies and organisations involved. 

NWO is currently working with the Ministry of Defence on a strategic, structural cooperation agreement covering multiple research programmes on a variety of topics. This KIC call, which also involves collaboration with the Ministry of Defence, was previously developed within the KIA Security.

For an overview of all projects, visit the NWO website:

Sign up for our newsletter