Research programmes
In Wageningen we encompass the entire chain of knowledge, from curiosity-driven fundamental research to science-based and up-scalable practical knowledge to create solutions that have impact. WUR’s excellent research teams sustain our high ranking in our domain. They work disciplinarily, interdisciplinarily and transdisciplinarily with companies, NGOs, governmental agencies, research partners and society.
We can attain our national and international ambitions exclusively through powerful partnerships. We seek this collaboration at various levels and with various types of partners: not only universities and research institutes but also government agencies and public bodies, businesses and NGOs.
In the overview below you can find more information about our research programmes. A selection of our research programmes are ordered by research groups within WUR, regional, national and international.
Research programmes
Investment programmes
- Connected circularity (until 2022)
- The protein transition (until 2022)
- Digital twins (until 2022)
- Biodiversity-positive food systems (2022-2024)
- Transformative bioeconomies (2022-2024)
- Data-driven discovery in a changing climate (2022-2024)
Cross-WUR programmes
The complexity of the challenges we face requires that we put even more emphasis on multidisciplinary work and on achieving synergy in our fundamental and applied research. We are therefore working on further improving the cooperation between various parts of the organisation and investing in research themes that lie at the interface between our areas of expertise.
National programmes
Wageningen University & Research can attain their ambitions exclusively through powerful partnerships. WUR works with businesses, the government, NGOs, and other research and education institutions. By collaborating with various partners in the pre-competitive stage and combining our research capacities, businesses can more quickly clear specific thresholds which must be done before commercial product development can take place.
Regional programmes
At the regional level, we collaborate with universities and research institutes and industry in innovative regions and hotspots, such as Food Valley, Seed Valley and Dairy Campus.
International programmes
Together with our international academic partners, the private sector, governments, NGOs and the philanthropic sector, we contribute to global agendas, particularly the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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Research & investment programmes