NLR strategic themes 2022-2025
Royal NLR plays a leading role in the field of aerospace in the Netherlands, as the connecting link between science, business, society and government. As a knowledge organisation for applied research, we occupy a central position in the valorisation process, transforming knowledge into value. Our goal is for the result of our research to have a societal and economic impact through the development of practical applications. We make this possible through sustainable innovation, by developing knowledge about clean solutions and safety and security in the aerospace domain, and making this accessible to the aerospace industry. In this way, together with the Dutch aerospace industry, we help to maintain a prosperous society and make a meaningful contribution towards a clean, safe and better future world.
NLR has three strategic themes in which we want to make a lasting, long-term impact: Sustainable Aviation, Competitive Aerospace and Safe and Secure Society. To accomplish this, we have set ourselves concrete, ambitious goals for the forthcoming period. The NLR’s strategic programmes are multidisciplinary and cross-divisional programmes which, together with our knowledge base, contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the three themes.
Sustainable aviation
If climate neutral aviation is to become a reality, we need to commit to the development of radical innovations.
Competitive aerospace
New products and markets are emerging to address issues such as the living environment, accessibility and sustainable air transport.
Safe and secure society
A technologically
advanced military
is vitally important.