About

IPN unites scientists in the academic ICT field and acts as the authority when it comes to questions regarding future demands and possibilities of ICT science and how to prioritise research in this field.

IPN promotes academic research and education in the ICT field by building and maintaining a national community, and by developing policy to advance the field. IPN advocates the importance of ICT for our current society. In the Dutch academic ICT field over 20,000 students and employees are active. The Dutch academic ICT research turnover amounts to more than 60 million euros annually and makes an important contribution to the valorisation of ICT. The platform actively enhances diversity in ICT by stimulating the participation of women and minorities.

Vision

IPN unites, strengthens and advocates curiosity driven as well as use-inspired academic research and education on ICT in The Netherlands, to face the (ICT) challenges of today and tomorrow to ensure a bright and sustainable future for our digital society.

Mission

IPN is a platform that unites and represents scientists in the academic ICT field and acts as a single point of contact for all matters relating to ICT innovation and its importance for our current and future society. IPN builds and maintains a national community, and develops policy to advance the field. The platform actively enhances diversity, equity and inclusion by stimulating the participation of women and minority communities in ICT.

Organisation

IPN is a platform with a board, members and extraordinary members. The platform is supported by The Dutch Science Council (NWO).

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