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NWO and the National Growth Fund’s GroenvermogenNL programme are making €20.3 million available to make the nitrogen-based chemical industry more sustainable. This will fund the scientific research required for the use of hydrogen and green electrons in the chemical sector.

During the third edition of the Dutch Fusion Day on Friday 8 May 2026, industry, start-ups and research partners shared their views on how to establish the required supply chains for large scale development and deployment of fusion reactors.

Photoelectrochemical water splitting offers a way to produce green hydrogen directly from sunlight and water. It could become a key technology in the production of sustainable fuels and in the chemical industry. Identifying suitable semiconductor materials is a major challenge, just like understanding the oxygen evolution reaction that takes place.

At DIFFER, a premise for conducting science is to work with an experienced team of engineers and technicians. A recent project that illustrates this teamwork, is the construction of a heat exchanger for plasma research. Let’s dive deeper into this unique convergence where science, engineering and craftsmanship come together.

On Tuesday 14 April 2026, a group of female secondary school pupils from the Heerbeeck College visited DIFFER as part of Girls’ Day. A perfect occasion to introduce girls to STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) and to show them that this world is also their world.