Strategic insights

<p>Following the 2024 white paper, an initiative led by our consortium member Johan Mentink (RU), in collaboration with other NL-ECO partners (UT, RUG, TUD, RU, TNO and SURF) and additional stakeholders, has given rise to a series of major national initiatives and high-impact opportunities of both scientific and societal significance, with our consortium partners playing a central role.</p><p></p><div class="__editor_html"><br></div><p>The <a href="https://www.pronuntio.utwente.nl/2-1gxo_sauRReHUOU0pamZd_uTkJMP5gsN6sfHy9NzNjPIu0uU6Wvy3YD-ixBcsECLhcFClW5YSknpaGnibKJjX0Fp_1AV050BMYujH22OoooRn9tUqamA1IioOtkrKz0s" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><strong>Neuromorphic Computing Roadmap</strong></a> - Building on the white paper, the neuromorphic computing core group, together with Topsector ICT, developed a collaborative roadmap for energy-efficient, future-proof computing. Drawing on insights from experts across academia, government, and industry (including many of the NL-ECO consortium members), the roadmap outlines a vision for advancing neuromorphic computing, detailing organizational capacity, infrastructure, and research funding needs. It also provides guidance for stakeholders and funders, highlighting the technology’s potential contributions to economic growth and societal challenges.</p><p></p><div class="__editor_html"><br></div><p>The <a href="https://www.pronuntio.utwente.nl/2-1gxo_sauRReHUOU0pamZd_uTkJMP5gsN6sfHy9NzNjPIu0uU6Wvy3RCxw8nEK20OhcFClW5YSknpaGnibKJjX0Fp_1AV050B_mn8IBabpgxFfZGVee3qAoioOtkrKz0s" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><strong>Action Plan for Neuromorphic Computing</strong></a> sets out how the Netherlands will accelerate brain-inspired computing, with NL-ECO partners playing a key role in research, ecosystem development, and innovation. It focuses on three main activities: developing a national ecosystem through NC NL, establishing a market-driven application lab for broad access to neuromorphic hardware and software, and creating shared prototyping facilities to translate new technologies from lab to market.</p><p></p><div class="__editor_html"><br></div><p>Noteworthy is the mentioning of NL-ECO in the 2025 Wennink report '<a href="https://www.rapportwennink.nl/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><strong>De route naar toekomstige welvaart</strong></a>', in the list of recommended project proposals (D2: Neuromorphic Computing). </p>