Focus on the heart of ICT innovation and its role in our society, now and in the future Focus on the heart of ICT innovation and its role in our society, now and in the future

Focus on the heart of ICT innovation and its role in our society, now and in the future

20,000+
future computer scientists

IPN acts as a central point of contact for all matters relating to ICT research and innovation. The Dutch academic ICT field counts over 20,000 students and approximately 1,000 academic staff.

€60 million+
research turnover

The Dutch academic ICT field has an annual research turnover of more than 60 million euros and makes a significant contribution to the valorisation of ICT.

Diverse & inclusive
community

We are a vital diverse community that includes many nationalities and perspectives.

Latest updates

Tips for Writing Personal Grant Proposals in ICT

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Slide set with tips for writing personal grant proposals in ICT

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New IPN board

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From 1 January 2026, IPN has a new board.

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Ana-Lucia Varbanescu

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‘Anytime I hear that some computing system is slow, that stirs my curiosity’

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Winners of the NWO Domain Science Diversity & Inclusion Initiative Award 2025

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Diversity & Inclusion Initiative Award 2025 NWO ENW granted to the Steering Committee of Alice & Eve.

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Registration for NWO Insight Out on 12 February 2026 is now open!

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Insight Out is a conference dedicated to empowering women+ in STEM

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Be part of NWO ICT.OPEN2026: submit your abstract! 

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Do you want to present your research results at the Dutch Research Council (NWO) ICT.OPEN2026?

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