CWI is part of NWO-I, the Institutes Organization of the Dutch Research Council (NWO).
The institute is based at Amsterdam Science Park, where it works closely with neighbouring organizations such as AMOLF, Nikhef, SURF and the Faculty of Science of the University of Amsterdam UvA-FNWI. Collaboration takes place in research projects, communication activities and public events, including the annual Amsterdam Science Park Open Day in October.
CWI works with around 200 research partners, including companies, public-sector organizations, financial institutions and research institutes.
