By 2050, we will have transitioned to a circular and carbon neutral process industry. Together!

We believe that radical change can be achieved through technological innovation and cooperation. As an active and open innovation platform for sustainable process technology we connect stakeholders from different sectors and disciplines. At ISPT, industry, SMEs, scientists and governmental bodies find the inspirational and trusted environment where they can optimally work together to stimulate breakthrough innovations.

Our themes

ISPT Theme Circularity - KSI drum sieve©Omrin

Circularity

Circularity is the cornerstone of a sustainable future. In a circular economy, resources are kept in use for as long as possible while maximum value is obtained from their usage....

ISPT Theme Electrification - Wind turbines on sea - ©Shaun Dakin

Electrification

The use of sustainable electricity can significantly lower the CO₂-footprint of the Dutch process industry. And since this industry accounts for approximately one-third of total energy use in the Netherlands,...

ISPT Theme Food - Agricultural Greenhouse - ©Erwan Hesry

Food

In meeting the nutritional needs of an ever-growing world population, the food industry applies technology that is for a large part process technology. But with food processing come sustainability issues, in particular in energy and water...

ISPT Theme - Heat - Heatmatrix Project

Heat

Industry has a great need for heat, for example for elevated process temperatures, for drying, and for industrial hot water use. In fact, a large number of companies in the...

ISPT Theme - Hydrogen

Hydrogen

Green hydrogen, produced by electrolysis of water, is a crucial element in a large scale sustainable energy system. As an energy carrier, it enables the storage of renewable electricity produced by wind farms and solar plants. Green hydrogen...

ISPT Theme Industry 4.0 - Photo by Franck V

Industry 4.0

Industrial plants can benefit from current technological advances in communication, connectivity, computing and artificial intelligence. For instance, their equipment can be augmented with sensors that are wirelessly connected to a...

ISPT Theme People

People

At the Institute of Sustainable Process Technology, our core business concerns processes, technology, innovation, sustainability, transition and much more. Meaningful subjects as these are, one would not immediately assume that this is about people. At ISPT, we know better. It is all about people: ...

Water

Our planet runs on water and so do many industrial processes. However, clean fresh water is often not available where and when humans need it and in many parts of...

Latest news

Partner in the picture: Magneto

The opinions and input from our partners are of great value for our open innovation platform. In our series ‘partner in the picture’ we proudly introduce some of our valued...

Circular Plastics Conference '22

Liveblog: Circular Plastics Conference ’22

ISPT brengt live verslag uit vanaf de Circular Plastics Conference #CPC22

Plastic products: the need for knowledge-based design

Plastics products: the need for knowledge-based design

At the Circular Plastics Conference '22 (CPC'22) we talk about designing products with the recycling function in mind.

ISPT projects

CMF – Controlling Multiphase Flow

This Industrial Partnership Programme aims at understanding the rheology of complex emulsions and their stability under flow. While there is much empirical knowledge about emulsion rheology and stability, the microscopic...

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Next Level Solid Oxide Electrolysis

The European Green Deal envisions a CO₂-neutral Europe in 2050. Large-scale green hydrogen production by water electrolysis plays an important role in realizing this goal. There are multiple technology options...

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Upcoming events

IFAT 2022

May 30 — Jun 3 2022

IFAT 2022

IFAT 2022: World’s Leading Trade Fair for Water, Sewage, Waste and Raw Materials Management Are you looking for solutions to the future’s challenges? The world’s leading trade fair for environmental...

industry 4.0

Can we trust our sensors?

How to obtain consistent sensor performance in Industry 4.0? This event is hosted by ISPT and partners from the Industry 4.0 cluster on June 2nd from 13.00 – 17.00 in...

Rijen, Netherlands

NH3 Event 2022

June 2–3 2022

NH3 Event 2022

The biggest hybrid Ammonia event in Europe. Meet the experts directly on the digital floor of the Zoo in Rotterdam. Attend over 30 presentations and ask all your questions during...

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