The board of NWO Domain Applied and Engineering Sciences has allocated funding to six research projects through the Open Technology Programme, with three of these projects being awarded to researchers in Delft. The total funding amounts to 4.5 million euros, supplemented by investments totaling 760 thousand euros from various companies and organizations. The selected projects cover a range of innovative topics: 1. Developing protective coatings for optical hydrogen sensors to enhance the efficiency of electrolysers and hydrogen fuel cells. The goal is to enable real-time measurement of hydrogen using optical sensors, which requires the development of a protective coating. 2. Creating a SmartWeave system, which is a smart textile sensor for continuous and unobtrusive monitoring of sweat metabolites. This project aims to provide a convenient solution for patients with chronic conditions by analyzing sweat during daily activities, potentially replacing the need for frequent hospital visits. 3. Implementing a Mechanics and Data-Driven Approach for Developing Resilient Asphalt Materials (MEDAS) to enhance the climate resilience of critical infrastructure like roads and dikes. The research focuses on improving the durability of asphalt materials to withstand extreme weather conditions induced by climate change. The Open Technology Programme, under which these projects are funded, promotes application-oriented technical-scientific research that encourages collaboration between academia, industry, and other organizations. The program aims to facilitate impactful research that transcends disciplinary boundaries, fostering innovation and scientific progress with societal implications.