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Innovatiecluster Drachten consists of 23 high-tech innovative companies.

We do not compete with each other, but work together. This is how we develop and make high-quality and unique products. We do this by sharing knowledge. That is why we welcome new insights and enjoy working with technologically talented people. We share knowledge through, for example, honors programs for students and High Tech Safaris. We also offer special career and development programs for talented people, and we provide mentoring for high-tech start-ups. The companies share high-tech equipment, including industrial metal and plastic 3D printers and cobots in our Shared Facility Center. This is where our workplaces for R&D projects, development and testing facilities for 3D printing are located. Soon we will also add auditoriums for school and student programs.

Want to know more? Then check out this page or contact us at info@icdrachten.nl.

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Innovation and collaboration during the Principia Prize 2023

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On November 28, 2023, talented mechanical engineering students gathered at an event that celebrates innovation and creativity: the Principia Prize, organized by the University of Twente. This year the focus was on a challenging case presented by Astron and the Innovatiecluster Drachten. The assignment was to develop original and creative solutions for the Radio Telescope…

Discover how our matchmaking is evolving

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On Thursday, November 30, there was an enthusiastic atmosphere in the AH hall on the Philips site. There were 45 guests from the University of Groningen (RUG) present. The majority consisted of students from the Mechanical Engineering master's program, but this year, for the first time, students from the Data Science and Industrial Engineering master's programs from Groningen were also present...

Successful Safari Excursion with Hoch Schule Emden-Leer

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On September 22, 2023, the Innovatiecluster Drachten (ICD) welcomed 25 students from Hochschule Emden-Leer for a unique 'Safari' excursion in the modern SKILL building on the Philips site, the 'Shared Knowledge Innovation Learning Lab'. These students, specialized in Industrial Automation and Data Science, were given an insight into some leading technical companies in the region and delved deeper…

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“I came in contact with this platform through ICD (Part of the Smart) and found the perfect internship. After my internship, I landed my dream job at the same company”

– Henk de Vries