In June 2020, the 4TU.NIRICT research centre launched the ‘’Diversity-Equity-Inclusion’’ (DEI) fund to support projects that boost diversity, equity and inclusion within the 4TU ICT community.

In April, 2021, the 4TU.NIRICT research centre launched the ‘Research Impulse 2021’ fund to support already running ICT research activities or new (planned) activities that could benefit from start-up funding. Applications could be submitted until May 1, 2021.