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A broad range of scientific sectors is relevant for societal missions. The Netherlands invests relatively much in research on health and industrial production and technology. This is evident from research conducted by Dialogic on behalf of the Ministry of Education, Culture and Science.
Dialogic was asked to support in answering a motion from members Van der Woude and Van der Graaf, which was adopted by the Second Chamber. The motion requested an analysis of the financial breakdown into specific sectors and technologies, including their relevance for major societal transitions. We have responded to this question in two reports, both of which have been sent to the Second Chamber. In the first report, we break down public investments into specific sectors and technologies, revealing that the Netherlands invests relatively much in research on health and industrial production and technology. In the second report, we conduct a literature analysis of the relevance of nine scientific sectors for five major societal missions, indicating that a broad range of sectors is required to address societal missions. Furthermore, based on our research, we conclude that scientific contributions are not sector-specific but often arise through interdisciplinary collaboration.
Our reports and the accompanying chamber letter can be found here: [https://www.tweedekamer.nl/kamerstukken/brieven_regering/detail?id=2023Z18325&did=2023D44221](https://www.tweedekamer.nl/kamerstukken/brieven_regering/detail?id=2023Z18325&did=2023D44221)
