Egbert-Jan Sol was responsible for the High-Tech Systems and Materials division of TNO, the Dutch research and technology organisation, like UK’s Catapult. Currently he leading the Dutch Industrie 4.0 program, called Smart Industry of the ministry of economic affairs, the metal and electro organizations, the chamber of commerce and TNO and launching these months the 100 M Euro NXT GEN Smart Industry development program.
He is also a board member of EFFRA the European Factory of the Future Association, representing the private part in the Horizon Europe Made-in-Europa program of the EU.