Advisory Council for Science, Technology and Innovation (AWTI)

What Advisory Council for Science, Technology and Innovation (AWTI) does

The Advisory Council for Science, Technology and Innovation (AWTI; Adviesraad voor wetenschap, technologie en innovatie) is an independent Dutch government advisory council established by law in 2014 as the statutory successor to the AWT (Adviesraad wetenschap- en technologiebeleid). Headquartered at Prins Willem-Alexanderhof 20, The Hague, AWTI advises the Dutch government — primarily the ministries of Education, Culture and Science (OCW) and Economic Affairs (EZK) — and both chambers of the Dutch Parliament (Eerste and Tweede Kamer) on policy in the areas of scientific research, technological development, and innovation. The Council consists of ten personally appointed experts from the Dutch scientific and business communities, supported by a bureau of approximately 12 staff. Current leadership comprises Chairman Eppo Bruins, Secretary-Director Patrick Essers, and Senior Communication Advisor Pjotr van Lenteren.

AWTI's core products are strategic advisory reports (Adviezen), published 3-5 times per year, supplemented by commissioned background studies (Achtergrondstudies), annual work programs (Werkprogramma's), annual reports (Jaarverslagen), and a weekly email newsletter (AWTI e-mail alert). The advisory work is described as independent, evidence-based, internationally oriented, and long-term focused, with the stated objective of strengthening the innovative, scientific, and technological capacity of the Netherlands. Recent thematic areas have included sustainable breakthroughs, societal resilience, defense, and regional innovation ecosystems.

AWTI does not sell products or services and generates no commercial revenue; it is funded by the Dutch government. Distribution is direct: reports are submitted to the requesting ministry or parliament and made public via awti.nl. The organization holds Digitoegankelijk EN 301 549 accessibility compliance and an active Toegankelijkheidslabel (registration 28162). It has no subsidiaries, no funding rounds, no parent company, and no commercial ownership structure.

Name

Advisory Council for Science, Technology and Innovation (AWTI)

Legal name

Adviesraad voor wetenschap, technologie en innovatie

Website

https://awti.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Advisory Council for Science, Technology and Innovation (AWTI) is an independent Dutch statutory advisory council, established in 2014, that advises the Dutch government and parliament on science, technology, and innovation policy by publishing 3-5 evidence-based advisory reports per year.

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Product category

Government Policy Advisory

NAICS

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support (921), Executive and Legislative Offices, Combined (921140), Public Administration (92), Administration of General Economic Programs (92611)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Trade, Industry & Economic Development Administration (BPAIAAAL)

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Research Administration & Compliance (Sponsored Programs, IRB/REB) (EDADAKAH)

Keywords

• Government policy advisory
• Science technology innovation
• Strategic advisory services
• Innovation policy research
• Technology policy consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Den Haag

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

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Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Government funding: AWTI is an independent advisory council funded by the Dutch government. It does not generate commercial revenue.

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Core offering

AWTI is a statutory Dutch government advisory council that produces strategic advisory reports and background studies on science, technology, and innovation policy. It advises Dutch ministries (primarily OCW and EZK) and parliament on STI policy, publishing 3–5 advisory reports and 1–2 background studies per year. It is the legal successor to the former AWT (established in 2014) and operates as an independent advisory body.

Product overview

AWTI (Adviesraad voor wetenschap, technologie en innovatie) is an independent advisory council that produces strategic advisory reports, background studies, work programs, and annual reports for the Dutch government and parliament. AWTI does not offer software products but publishes policy advisory documents (adviezen) approximately 3-5 times per year, along with supporting background studies (achtergrondstudies), annual reports (jaarverslagen), and a weekly email newsletter (AWTI e-mail alert). The organization's output focuses on science, technology, and innovation policy with an international comparative perspective.

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Problem solved

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Products and services

• Strategic Advisory Reports Long-form policy advisory documents providing strategic recommendations to Dutch ministries and parliament on science, technology, and innovation topics.
• Background Studies Shorter research studies that provide contextual analysis underpinning AWTI's advisory reports and support ministry deliberations.
• Work Program Annual publication outlining the council's planned advisory topics for the coming year, addressing ministry and parliamentary requests.
• AWTI E-mail Alert Newsletter Subscription-based email newsletter distributing AWTI's publications, news, and event announcements to subscribers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Published 3 to 5 advisory reports annually
• +1 more outcomes

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