Drivers of change
Just as the campus of TU/e lies at the heart of the city of Eindhoven and the wider Brainport region, we put our research and education at the heart of society. We train our students and engineers to become drivers of change by coming up with solutions that have a real impact on the world.
Key challenges
In the years and decades ahead we see three major challenges facing society: sustainability and the climate crisis; revolutions in enabling technologies such as AI, robotics and synthetic biology; and the increasing role technology plays in our lives.
Responsible innovations
In order to meet these challenges, we translate the top-notch research of our scientists into responsible innovations with impact, in tight-knit collaborations with society and industry, other universities and our award-winning student teams.
Collaboration with industry
As a result our university features prominently in international rankings and indicators for collaboration with industry. We are also a breeding ground for successful startups and spin-offs in the field of sustainability, AI, and photonics.
Linking pin
A key role in further deepening our collaboration with industry and society is played by innovation Space, The Gate, Eindhoven Engine and our four main research institutes. They are the linking pin between our fundamental research and practical applications for the real world.
Economic engine
To create even more impact and meet ambition of the Brainport region to become the engine of the Dutch economy, we aim to double the number of engineers educated at our university by 2032. Creating the impact-makers of tomorrow.
Our top position in cooperation with industry is based on:
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Top 25 worldwide co-publications with industry
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One third of professors has a joint assignment in industry
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Top 5 worldwide Industry income (knowledge transfer)
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Excellent job opportunities in Brainport
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High second and third funding flow
Impact highlights
In the Spotlight
In collaboration with The Gate and Innovation Origins, TU/e puts the spotlight every month on an innovative company that has emerged from scientific research.y
See right for an overview of all the stories we have published so far.