Developing and managing various types of ‘Organised Innovation Spaces‘ requires collaboration between the private and public sectors. IADP has a diverse portfolio of partners, ranging from international design, consultancy, finance, and engineering firms to managers and owners of these specific sites and areas. The combination of commercial and non-commercial partners offers a great mix of expertise, skills, experience and networks.
If you are interested in becoming a partner, please visit this page with all the details (as the meetings take place in the Netherlands and Belgium, membership is, in essence, reserved for consultancies, organisations and institutions located in the Netherlands and Belgium).
The following experts represent the IADP partnership:
Jacques van Dinteren, Chair of the IADP
Em. Prof. Dr. Jacques van Dinteren brings nearly 50 years of experience in spatial–economic development. Following senior consultancy roles and appointments at the Universities of Groningen and Nijmegen, he co-founded IADP. For the past 25 years, he has researched and advised on diverse organised innovation spaces, combining economic and spatial perspectives. His portfolio spans innovation spaces across the Netherlands, Belgium, and internationally. He frequently speaks and writes on innovation ecosystems, governance and management, emerging trends, and related themes. Contact details: zjak.consult@gmail.com / +31 682 432 514.
Paul Jansen, Vice-Chair of the IADP (Arup)
Arup is an independent global firm of designers, planners, engineers, consultants and technical specialists offering a broad range of professional services. Through our global presence, we are involved in developing numerous real estate and infrastructural projects that drive innovation. The Arup representative is Paul Jansen. Contact details: paul.jansen@arup.com / +31 653 576 399.
Amsterdam Science Park (Petra Baarendse)
Amsterdam Science Park is one of Europe’s largest science hubs, focusing on Deep Tech. The park combines research, education and entrepreneurship, creating a robust ecosystem. Companies can work together with brilliant students, scientists and fellow entrepreneurs. Collectively, they develop revolutionary solutions for today’s issues and tomorrow’s challenges. Amsterdam Science Park is a joint development of the University of Amsterdam, the Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research and the Municipality of Amsterdam. Petra Baarendse is the IADP representative of Amsterdam Science Park. Contact details: pbaarendse@amsterdamsciencepark.nl / +31 6 39230874.
ASR Dutch Science Park Fund (Benny Ng)
ASR Dutch Science Park Fund invests in commercial real estate on science parks in the Netherlands, in partnership with local entities, such as universities, or on a stand-alone basis. They realise fully serviced office and lab space, as well as multi-tenant buildings with shared facilities. They aim to provide our tenants with an inspiring work environment, with a primary focus on innovation, knowledge development, and knowledge sharing. The IADP representative of ASR Dutch Science Park Fund is Benny Ng. Contact details: benny.ng@asr.nl / +31 648 191 573
Brainport Industries Campus (Erik Veurink)
Brainport Industries Campus is the first location where high-tech suppliers produce and innovate together. Using shared knowledge and valuable facilities such as flexible production areas, warehouses and offices. Together, all parties determine the image for national and international customers. The campus is the ideal place for technology suppliers in the high-tech manufacturing industry to collaborate, innovate, and produce together. Erik Veurink represents Brainport Industries Campus (BIC). Contact details: e.veurink@brainportindustriescampus.com / +31 612 998 097
Campus Groningen (Edward van der Meer)
Campus Groningen is the innovative capital of Northern Netherlands for startups, innovative companies, talent, high-tech industries, and research and development in Healthy Ageing, Sustainability, and Energy. At Campus Groningen, there are 230 companies, three knowledge institutes (the University of Groningen, UMCG, and Hanze University of Applied Sciences), about 50.000 students, and more than 20.000 jobs. Edward van der Meer represents Campus Groningen. Contact details: w.j.e.van.der.meer@triade.umcg.nl / +31 503 615 050
Cleantech Park Arnhem (Jet van Zwieten)
Cleantech Park Arnhem is an inspiring production campus where innovation and enjoyment at work come together. The park offers a close-knit community and high-quality facilities in a green, historic setting. Across 90 hectares, startups, multinationals, government bodies, and educational institutions collaborate on clean technologies. In a city strongly connected to energy and circularity, Cleantech Park Arnhem provides an ecosystem that helps organisations innovate faster and more successfully. They create tomorrow’s green solutions. The IADP representative for Cleantech Park Arnhem is Jet van Zwieten. Contact details: jet@cleantechparkarnhem.nl / +31 620 501 808.
Deerns (Rik Maaijen)
Deerns is a leading independent consulting and engineering firm offering extensive expertise in technical installations, building physics, energy optimisation, and the design of cleanrooms and laboratories for campuses. Their customised, human-centred approach and willingness to collaborate with external partners make Deerns a trusted ally in finding practical solutions for your building’s most critical assets. Moreover, their dedication to delivering high-quality, integrated solutions positions them as a reliable partner for campus clients, effectively addressing complex challenges with innovative, efficient, and practical designs. The IADP representative for Deerns is Rik Maaijen: rik.maaijen@deerns.com / +31 610 472 116.
Dura Vermeer (Stijn van de Sande)
Dura Vermeer, founded in 1855, is an independent family business with activities in construction, real estate, and infrastructure. They combine a strong regional presence with the knowledge, strength and resources of a nationwide company. They have more than twenty independent operating companies. One of these is Dura Vermeer Vastgoed B.V., which develops commercial real estate, particularly buildings for life sciences, health, and biotech. The IADP representative of Dura Vermeer is Stijn van de Sande. Contact details: s.v.d.sande@duravermeer.nl / +31 631 967 373.
Ector Hoogstad Architects (Koen Klijn)
Their desire for progress drives everything they do at Ector Hoogstad Architects. The firm’s roots go back to the post-war reconstruction of Rotterdam, and the spirit of that period shaped their no-nonsense approach to work and our preference for rational, practical solutions. Just as it did, their love for the poetry of clarity, space, transparency and beautiful materials. The people at Ector Hoogstad Architects are optimists who focus on designing architecture for the knowledge economy. Their buildings provide ideal conditions for collaboration, inspiration and creativity. Within IADP, Ector Hoogstad Architects is represented by Koen Klijn. Contact details: k.klijn@ectorhoogstad.com / + 31 6 264 222 71. You can also contact Joost Ector: j.ector@ectorhoogstad.com / +31 6 2426 1634
Energy & Health Campus (Hesther Bouma)
Knowledge, business and innovation unite at the Energy & Health Campus in the Dune Valley of Petten (Netherlands). This vital knowledge-based Energy & Nuclear Health ecosystem offers a unique platform for collaboration and opportunities for regional and (inter)national business networks to accelerate innovation and market introduction in sustainable energy transition and nuclear medicine. In doing so, the Energy & Health Campus stimulates the economy and realises the ambitions of the North-Holland region and the Netherlands as a world market player. IADP representative of the Energy & Health Campus is Hesther Bouma. Contact details: hbouma@ehcampus.com
E|SPORTS TECH CAMPUS (Marcella Wiffrie)
The E|SPORTS TECH CAMPUS in Purmerend (The Netherlands) is being developed in the coming years. The campus will be the place in the Greater Amsterdam metropolitan area where work, living, sports, education, esports, tech, and culture come together. This ambitious area development represents a harmonious collaboration between local and central governments, businesses, educational institutions, and sports organisations, all working together to shape this remarkable development. IADP representative of the E|SPORTS TECH CAMPUS is Marcella Wiffrie. Contact details: mr.wiffrie@purmerend.nl
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The Flemish Investment Company PMV (Erwin Vrijens)
The Flemish Investment Company PMV is shaping the future of the Flemish economy. PMV finances promising companies from the very beginning through growth and internationalisation. PMV offers tailored financial solutions to entrepreneurs with strong business plans and strong management teams. In partnerships, it also realises and finances sustainable area development, (social) real estate projects, and heritage redevelopment. PMV has a portfolio with EUR 1.7 billion under management. PMV is represented by Erwin Vrijens: Erwin.vrijens@pmv.eu / +32 479 54 50 33.
Flora Campus Westland (Ronald Hemerik)
Developing one place in Westland (The Netherlands) where research, learning and innovation come together. That is the goal of the municipality of Westland, as part of Flora Campus Westland. The development offers Westland the opportunity to maintain and strengthen its position as an international leader in greenhouse horticulture. This is where we will soon work together to nourish and green the world now and in the future. Flora Campus Westland is a business-driven campus. The IADP representative for the Municipality of Westland (Gemeente Westland) is Ronald Hemerik. Contact details: rjhemerik@gemeentewestland.nl / +31 638018519
Health Campus (POM Limburg)
Work, do business, innovate or excel in the friendliest place in Flanders? POM Limburg is the economic development company of the Belgian province of Limburg. We accelerate both the Limburg economy and our partners’ ambitions. In its economic development strategy, POM Limburg actively pursues campus development focusing on innovation, internationalisation, entrepreneurship and talent development. With spearhead campus development, we strengthen the local economy. The IADP representative for POM Limburg is Roeland Buckinx, the Health Campus manager. Contact details: roeland.buckinx@healthcampus.be.
Health Tech Campus Erasmus MC (Rik Dalmeijer)
Erasmus MC is the largest university medical centre in the Netherlands and is internationally recognised for excellence in patient care, research, and education. Through its Masterplan 2050 and a renewed campus strategy, Erasmus MC is transforming into a Health-Tech Campus: an open innovation environment where medical science, technology, and entrepreneurship come together. In close collaboration with Erasmus University Rotterdam and TU Delft, the campus accelerates innovation, attracts talent, strengthens the health-tech ecosystem, and delivers lasting societal and economic impact. Contact details: r.dalmeijer@erasmusmc.nl / +31 06 50 19 05 17
Hendriks Bouw & Ontwikkeling (Michael Hendriks)
For 100 years, Hendriks Bouw & Ontwikkeling has been working on the world of tomorrow, from developing an area to managing installations, everything under one roof. That means a complete service package with short lead times. In addition to housing construction, Hendriks Bouw & Ontwikkeling focuses on realising innovation areas and buildings. Examples include the Talentencampus (Oss), Dome-X (Oss) and the Life Science Park Steenenburg (Drunen). Contact person is Michael Hendriks: +31 653 713 764 / mhendriks@hb-oss.nl
Innovation Districts Amsterdam (Lucas Mol)
Amsterdam is a city with a variety of innovative ecosystems. The Municipality of Amsterdam collaborates with knowledge institutes, companies, and other parties to develop and strengthen the physical, economic, and network assets of these ecosystems, driving innovation and societal impact to the greatest extent possible. The publicly available Strategy on Innovation Districts Amsterdam outlines the different innovative clusters present in Amsterdam and how they are being developed. Lucas Mol is the representative of the Municipality of Amsterdam. Contact details: lucas.mol@amsterdam.nl / +316 38 59 77 69
Innovation District Breda (Mathijs van Campenhout)
Innovation District Breda is an emerging urban innovation district where Applied Technology & Creativity come together. Initiated by the Municipality of Breda in close cooperation with education and industry partners, it connects several strategic areas: ‘t Zoet (former CSM site), Slingerweg, Havenkwartier, and Chassé Kwartier into a multifunctional, inspiring innovation zone. The district strengthens the local and regional ecosystem and accelerates two key clusters: Robotics & AI and Games & Creative Technology. By combining space, community building, and joint programming, we aim to turn talent and applied research into new products, services, and societal impact. Contact: Mathijs van Campenhout: m.vancampenhout@breda.nl / +31 6 18 90 04 16
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Innovation District Delft & Biotech Campus Delft (Gwen van Overbeke)
Delft is a hub for innovation in many areas, from high-tech, including quantum technology, AI and robotics, to advances in the energy transition, health care and biotech. TU Delft University, incubators like YES!Delft and Buccaneer, along with research institutions such as TNO and Deltares, define Delft’s DNA. Interconnected areas of innovation include the Innovation District Delft and the Biotech Campus Delft, which play pivotal roles in solutions to societal challenges. Notably, Planet B.io, a unique scale-up ecosystem, is centrally located on the Biotech Campus and focuses on industrial biotechnology. The Municipality of Delft is represented in IADP by Gwen van Overbeke: gvoverbeke@Delft.nl / +31 639 492 203.
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Innovative Places (Tom Straeter)
Innovative Places create impact and success for innovation spaces (such as innovation districts, campuses, science parks, and incubators) and their associated ecosystems and communities. As a consulting agency, they offer management and consulting services to help managers and developers address challenges across the various phases of their innovation district, innovation ecosystem, and community. Innovative Places has years of experience developing and managing campuses, science parks, innovation districts, and associated ecosystems and communities in 30+ locations, primarily in the Netherlands, Belgium, and other European countries. It has advised various clients, including campus management, government organisations, investors, and developers. Innovative Places is within IADP represented by Tom Straeter: tom@innovativeplaces.nl / +31 683 794 133.
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Kadans Science Partner (Johan van Gerven)
Kadans Science Partner is uniquely familiar with the needs of innovative organisations and how to translate these into high-quality, sustainable facilities on campuses and science parks. By offering tailor-made solutions and providing access to innovation ecosystems, Kadans optimises its tenants’ success and stimulates innovation. The IADP representative of Kadans Science Partner is Johan van Gerven. Contact details: j.gerven@kadans.com / +31 6 53 58 28 47.
Karres en Brands (Bart Brands)
Since 1997, Karres en Brands has worked on diverse projects, studies and competitions, at home and abroad. Their work spans the full spectrum of spatial design, from area strategies and infrastructure projects to parks and gardens, urban planning assignments, and product design. IADP representative of Karres en Brands is Bart Brands. Contact details: b.brands@karresenbrands.nl / +31 356 422 962.
KCAP (Frank Werner)
KCAP is an office for architecture, urban design, and urban planning, established in Rotterdam (NL), Zürich (CH), and Shanghai (CN). With a multidisciplinary approach to complex design issues, KCAP has gained extensive experience in large-scale urban design and master planning, waterfront redevelopment, campus design, and public transportation hubs. The IADP representative for KCAP is Frank Werner. Contact details: f.werner@kcap.eu / +31 107 890 300.
Kennispark Twente (Bertyl Lankhaar)
Kennispark Twente is among the top 3 largest innovation campuses in the Netherlands. The intensive collaboration among knowledge institutions, research institutes, and entrepreneurs makes this campus the most entrepreneurial in Europe. With the presence of the University of Twente and its focus on high-tech companies, there is significant potential for new developments in MedTech, Organ-on-a-chip, Robotics, Advanced Manufacturing, Chip Design, Materials, and AI/Smart IT. Within these clusters, science develops into business. Kennispark Twente is represented by Bertyl Lankhaar. Contact details: bertyllankhaar@kennispark.nl; +31 620 027 435.
Life Science Park Brabant (Jacques van Dinteren)
A plan has been conceived by several parties to develop a compact science park on the Steenenburg Estate in Drunen (The Netherlands). We are a breeding ground for progress, where the most advanced diagnostic instruments and healthcare solutions are conceived. From cutting-edge e-health concepts to innovative medicines and devices, the future of healthcare is shaped here. During development, great attention will be paid to integrating the park into the surrounding natural landscape. Contact person: Jacques van Dinteren, zjak.consult@gmail.com / +31 682 432 514.
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Leiden Bio Science Park (Wout Rensink)
The city of Leiden is firmly committed to knowledge and innovation, as evidenced by its emphasis on high-quality education, its linkages to the job market, and its efforts to strengthen the regional innovation ecosystem. The Leiden Bio Science Park is especially significant, serving as a major biotechnology and life sciences centre. The park is home to companies, research institutions, and educational institutions, driving progress in the medical and biotechnology fields. It is transforming into an Innovation District with state-of-the-art facilities and top-notch expertise. Wout Rensink is the IADP representative of the Municipality of Leiden. Contact details: w.rensink@leiden.nl / +31 638 329 209.
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Media Campus NL (Vivian Opsteegh)
Media Campus NL is the innovation hub for the Dutch media sector, located at the Media Park in Hilversum. Media Campus NL is a triple-helix collaboration of ten leading public and private partners, supported by the Province of North Holland and Stadsfonds Hilversum. It serves as a meeting place and accelerator for renewal. With focus areas in Media & Society, Content & Experience, and Next Gen, Media Campus NL connects talent, technology and creativity to shape the media of tomorrow. edia Campus NL is represented in IADP by Vivian Opsteegh. Contact details: Vivian.opsteegh@mediacampus,nl / +31643925220.
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Noviotech Campus (Hans Schoonen)
Knowledge, business, and innovation come together at Noviotech Campus in Nijmegen (The Netherlands). The underlying philosophy: sharing knowledge for growth. Noviotech Campus connects entrepreneurs to the expertise, facilities and (inter)national networks of companies and knowledge institutions. Also, the campus offers state-of-the-art research infrastructure and accommodation for entrepreneurs and researchers in Health and High Tech. The IADP representative of the Noviotech Campus is Hans Schoonen. Contact details: hans.schoonen@noviotechcampus.com.
ORG Permanent Modernity (Sander Aelvoet)
ORG Permanent Modernity is a Brussels-based design and consultancy firm working across architecture, urbanism, and strategic planning. With a strong focus on innovation, ORG creates intelligent buildings and forward-looking urban environments that respond to complex societal and spatial challenges. Their work spans cutting-edge laboratories, hybrid office spaces, sustainable campuses, and innovation districts. Combining research-driven design with practical implementation, ORG helps shape places where science, technology, and creativity thrive—today and into the future. RG is represented in IADP by Sander Aelvoet: s.aelvoet@orgpermod.com /
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Ostend Science Park and Techlane Ghent Science Park (Johan Bil & Carl Devos)
Ostend Science Park and Techlane Ghent Science Park are significant hubs for technology and science in Flanders, supported by Ghent University. These campuses offer a prime location, modern infrastructure, and direct connections to leading research institutions, including VIB, Imec, Flanders Make, and Ghent University. The parks encourage collaboration between companies and academic partners, focusing on high-tech, biotech, cleantech and blue economy to drive innovation and economic growth in the region. Johan Bil is the IADP representative of Techlane Ghent Science Park. Contact details: Johan.Bil@ugent.be / +32 478 455 493. Carl Devos is the IADP representative of Ostend Science Park. Contact details Carl.Devos@ugent.be / +32 474 40 39 05
Physicus (Laurens Kil)
Physicus is an independent real estate investment company founded in 2020 and based in the Netherlands. They focus on investment and asset management. They pride themselves on developing proactive, creative solutions. Physicuss aims to identify and secure the right opportunity, structure the deal, define the best strategy, execute the plan, and realise target returns. Physicus focuses specifically on the life science sector, among others. Physicus is represented within IADP by Laurens Kil: Laurens@baseinvestments.nl / +31 653 862 168
Pivot Park (Brigitte Drees)
Pivot Park (Oss, The Netherlands) offers companies a high-end pharma R&D infrastructure. When working at Pivot Park, you are automatically part of an active, innovative pharma R&D community that serves as a hub for an even more extensive international network and contributes to a healthy society. ADP representative of Pivot Park is Brigitte Drees: brigitte.drees@pivotpark.com / +31 621 613 066.
Poonawalla Science Park BV (Martin le Loux)
At the Utrecht Science Park Bilthoven (USPB) in the Netherlands, various companies and organisations in life sciences and biotechnology are located. In the coming years, the park will undergo a significant transformation as the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) relocates to the nearby Utrecht Science Park. This will provide ample room for new developments and to reassign current park users. Poonawalla Science Park BV has been the owner and manager of USPB since 2016. The employees of Poonawalla Science Park have in-depth knowledge of the park, its infrastructure, buildings, laboratories, and cleanrooms. The IADP representative of Poonawalla Science Park BV is Martin le Loux: martin.le.loux@poonawallasciencepark.nl / +31 652 524 420
Proof of the sum (Roy Pype)
Proof of the sum helps knowledge-driven organisations enhance knowledge sharing throughout their facilities, from small-scale co-working environments to complete ecosystems within a campus. Proof of the sum covers innovative design concepts, tendering, construction, and, finally, placing the last desks. The IADP representative of Proof of the sum is Roy Pype. Contact details: roy@proofofthesum.com / +31 624 491 666.
Province of North-Brabant (Harro van Neerven)
Noord-Brabant (English: North Brabant) is a province of the Netherlands. North Brabant invests in innovation by supporting campuses and work locations for innovative firms and organisations. The focus is on food & nutrition, life sciences & medical technology, maintenance, the high-tech manufacturing industry, and the biobased economy. The well-known cases include Brainport Industries Campus, Automotive Campus, Pivot Park, Metalot and Green Chemistry Campus. For a complete overview, see the map. The ADP representative of Province North-Brabant is Harro van Neerven. Contact details: HvNeerven@brabant.nl / 06 1830 3041
Royal Haskoning (Ellis ten Dam)
Royal Haskoning is an independent international engineering consultancy leading the way in sustainable development and innovation. Operating globally, the organisation is engaged in vital activities that support the smooth functioning of society across the public and private sectors. The themes for discussions with all IADP partners include campus-level co-creation, cooperation between public and private organisations and knowledge institutes, sustainability, and the energy transition, spanning regional levels, estate portfolios, and individual buildings. IADP-representatives of Royal Haskoning are Ellis ten Dam and Floortje Jansen: Ellis.ten.dam@rhdhv.com / + 31 6 53 31 92 60 and Floortje.jansen@rhdhv.com / + 31 6 27 61 86 39.
Schiphol Area Development Company – SADC (Pieter Dijckmeester)
SADC (Schiphol Area Development Company N.V.) develops high-quality, accessible (inter)nationally competitive business locations in the Amsterdam Metropolitan Area. ADC was established in 1987 by public- and private-sector parties eager to utilise the economic potential of the city and airport by joining forces, thereby strengthening the region’s competitive position both domestically and internationally. The IADP representative of Schiphol Area Development Company is Pieter Dijckmeester. Contact details: p.dijckmeester@sadc.nl / +31 652 648 589.
Scott Brownrigg (Thijs Karrenbeld)
Scott Brownrigg is a global architectural practice renowned for its innovative and impactful work in architecture, urban design and interior design. With a legacy dating back to the early 20th century, the firm delivers creative and functional solutions across diverse sectors, operating from offices in Amsterdam, London, New York, Singapore, and regional cities across the UK. Their work focuses on fostering connection, promoting well-being, and prioritising sustainability, crafting environments that enrich communities and endure over time. ADP representative of Scott Brownrigg is Thijs Karrenbeld. Contact details: t.karrenbeld@scottbrownrigg.com / +31 620 535 686.
UNS (Tom Minderhoud)
UNS is an international architectural design studio specialising in architecture, interior architecture, product design, urban development and infrastructural projects. The office is in Amsterdam, with two full-service sister offices in Shanghai and Hong Kong. The IADP representative of UNS is Tom Minderhoud. Contact details: t.minderhoud@unstudio.com / +31 205 702 040.
Utrecht Science Park (Jan Henk van der Velden)
Utrecht Science Park brings together business, industry, and academic expertise to design and create healthier, safer, and more sustainable cities for today and future generations. The core competencies are combined into strategic themes in Life Sciences & Health, Sustainability, and Applied Gaming to support this ambition. The IADP representative of the Utrecht Science Park is Jan Henk van der Velden. ontact details: janhenk.vandervelden@utrechtsciencepark.nl / +31 308 004 490
VKZ (Wiebe Daalderop)
VKZ is the expert and pragmatic partner for complex spatial and real estate developments. Science campuses are thereby part of their expertise. KZ is among the Dutch top 10 consultancy agencies in spatial development. Their daily work consists of (re)developing and (re)constructing buildings, as well as making inventories of complete real estate portfolios. They strive to achieve the highest attainable goals for their clients. ot only for today but also for the sustainable future. ADP representatives of VKZ are Wiebe Daalderop and Saskia Knoop. Contact details: +31 30 251 74 76 or by mail w.daalderop@vkzbv.nl or s.knoop@vkzbv.nl.
YNTO (Roy van Lieshout)
YNTO operates at the intersection of the economy, real estate, and campus development, supporting end users and tenants, developers, science parks, campuses, and innovation districts in shaping and accelerating complex developments. With over 25 years of experience, Roy van Lieshout combines strategic insight with hands-on development expertise. He acts as an initiator and connector, helping parties align interests, translate ambitions into feasible concepts and move projects from early ideas towards execution. His work focuses on creating future-proof places where organisations, innovation and talent can thrive. YNTO is within IADP represented by Roy van Lieshout: r.v.lieshout@ynto.nl / +31 651 211 956
Innovation Area Development Partnership (IADP) 