TNO is one of the major internationally oriented contract research and technology organisations in Europe. With a staff of approximately 3500 and an annual turnover of 580 million Euros, TNO is carrying out research in order to achieve impact on 9 domains/units whereby the pervasive influence of new technologies can be already observed: Energy Transitions (ETS), Centre for Societal Innovation and Strategy (VECTOR), Traffic and Transport (T&T), Healthy Living (HL), Circular Economy, Building Infrastructures and Maritime (BIM), Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), Industry and Defence safety and security. TNO functions as an intermediary between basic research organisations and industry. By translating scientific knowledge into practical applications, TNO contributes to strengthening the innovation capacity of businesses and government. TNO is involved in many international projects (about 30% of the market turnover), including EU-funded collaborations, be it research or service contracts, for the European Commission, the European Parliament, or European agencies.