Though processes and products in Industrial (white) Biotechnology & Chemistry have obvious overlap in such areas as energy, climate and water, the differences in terms of scientific context and market are such that it is both desirable and sensible to devise a cluster-specific marketing and acquisition strategy.

At its locations Science Port Holland NV offers excellent opportunities for the further international development of the industrial biotechnology and chemistry cluster. The Applied Sciences Faculty and the associated Kluyver Centre jointly form a globally renowned competence centre. The leading role that Delft University of Technology plays in carrying out the national BE-Basic programme and the expansion of international alliances with foreign universities will further strengthen its cutting-edge position. In addition, the presence of large multinationals such as DSM will serve to attract smaller companies. One important new facility is the BIO Process Pilot Facility, a unique test facility for trialling and upscaling biotechnological and chemical processes. This new facility is unique in the world and will be built on the DSM site in Delft. It will also be available to external companies, thus giving new impulses for the reinforcement of the region’s competitive position. Moreover, Science Port Holland can offer sufficient physical space on its campuses to accommodate new companies.