About Polaris

The motto of POLARIS is “Much More than Moore.” The programme lays the foundation for a groundbreaking new generation of technologies and methods that enable paradigm shifts across a wide range of low-volume, high-complexity, and high-value products. This effort aims to establish technological leadership in the economic domain of complex microelectronic Radio Frequency (RF) systems, an area in which the Netherlands has traditionally excelled!

Accelerating Innovation: Turning RF Breakthroughs into Reality

To achieve groundbreaking advancements, we focus on extreme integration of diverse aspects such as cooling, data, computation, and connections—requiring radical innovation. This is made possible through close collaboration between industry, innovation centres, and universities, creating a unified approach to solving complex challenges.

Connecting Ecosystems: Uniting MRI, Radar, and Telecom

POLARIS bridges thriving ecosystems, particularly in regions like Oost NL and Brabant, to develop cutting-edge products that drive exports, enhance economic and societal security, and secure strategic autonomy. By leveraging strong foundations like Netherlands Radarland, POLARIS fosters cross-sector innovation between military and civilian applications. This approach positions the Netherlands as a global leader in high-value, low-volume manufacturing.

Creating Impact: Technologies That Improve Lives

POLARIS strengthens the Netherlands’ leadership in complex, integrated RF systems, delivering technologies that make a difference:

Advancing MRI diagnostics, vital for the $80 billion global market.
Equipping the Dutch military with state-of-the-art ABWA sensors, decisive in modern conflicts.
Innovating energy-efficient telecommunication systems.
Aligning education with technology development, fostering collaboration between seasoned industry experts and young researchers to nurture the next generation of technical leaders.

Backed by a €101.7 million investment from the National Growth Fund, POLARIS is building a brighter, more secure future for all.