New Open Technology Programme grants demonstrate versatility of technological research

Description

Six promising research projects have once again been selected within the Open Technology Programme (OTP). With these grants, NWO is stimulating the development of new technologies that offer solutions to a wide range of social and scientific issues.

From the development of new oxidases and research into the influence of deeper natural tectonic processes, to  the development of a new generation of hybrid traffic prediction methods. The awarded projects combine scientific excellence with tangible impact. Thanks to OTP funding, top researchers now have the opportunity to turn bold ideas into solutions that contribute to various societal challenges.

Valorization of oxidative enzymes

One of the granted project is the research of prof. dr. ir. M.W. Fraaije that focuses on finding and developing new oxidases — a promising group of environmentally friendly enzymes that only need oxygen to carry out reactions. Because there are currently very few oxidases available, two things are being investigated: development of a tool for detecting new oxidases and improving a microorganism that can produce these enzymes. This should make it easier to discover new oxidases and apply them in biotechnology.

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Open Technology Programme

The Open Technology Programme provides funding for application-oriented technical-scientific research that is free and unfettered and unencumbered by disciplinary boundaries. The programme provides a low-threshold way for companies and other organisations to join scientific research that should lead to societal and/or scientific impact.