Mechatronics Innovation Campus Schiedam - towards a regional innovation campus for the high-tech manufacturing industry
The high-tech manufacturing industry in South Holland is growing rapidly. But to move from product development to production scaling, mechatronics plays a key role. At the Mechatronics Innovation Campus Schiedam, we bring together the forces for the entire region. No fewer than 21 municipalities and around 30 triple helix partners have committed to this area development.
In this session, Doekle Terpstra and Joost van der Veen will talk you through these developments. On the importance of the high-tech manufacturing industry for the Netherlands, on regional campus development, and on the combination of real estate and programming. Following this, we will hold a conversation with attendees. Because what lessons can be drawn from this for innovation campuses in other regions? And how can we collaborate on robotics, lifelong development, and the facilities required for it?
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PROVADA Inspiration Award 2026 for Michel Baars
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