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

December 24, 2020

2020: a year beyond our imagination

The year is almost over. It was an unusual year in which we learned that our capabilities are beyond what we ever thought. We can simultaniously work from home, teach...

December 16, 2020

Sustaining the future at NPS17

Overview Due to covid-19 the Netherlands Process Technology Symposium, that was to be held at the TU Delft this year and organized by TU Delft with support of ISPT, had...

December 10, 2020

Important steps in regeneration of Deep Eutectic Solvents

Efficient regeneration of the Deep Eutectic Solvent used for the delignification of wood, is important to achieve a cost-effective and sustainable new pulping process. Recently, results have been published providing...

December 4, 2020

Grip on carbon flows with Carbon Transition Model

Together with partners from industry, science and society, ISPT and Kalavasta are developing a model that supports the transition to carbon circularity. It will support decision-makers in their choice of...

November 27, 2020

ISPT Conference 2020: 30 years to go

The Corona virus resets a lot of aspects of our lives and shows us how fast things can change. The year 2050 and the climate targets that should be reached...

December 22, 2020

Electrification in industry

TKI Energy & Industry is developing a roadmap to give direction and speed to electrification in industry. What does electrification mean for large chemical complexes such as Chemelot? And what...

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

December 21, 2020

Collaboration as the keyword for electrification in industry

Electrification in industry, or the transition from fossil to renewable electrical energy and the elimination of CO₂ emissions: it is easier said than done. The electrification roadmap is a good...

ISPT projects

R-ACES - Eco regions map

R-ACES – FRamework for Actual Cooperation on Energy on Sites and Parks

The focus of R-ACES is to turn high-potential, high-impact industrial clusters into eco-regions that achieve at least a 10% reduction in emissions. An eco-region is an area where energy, material...

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SAAI – Social Acceptance of AI in Industry

The SAAI project focuses on accelerating the implementation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in industry, leading to an energy use reduction of 5-40%, an increased competitiveness of industry, and increased economic...

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Upcoming events

January 25–27 2021

Smart Industry Expo 2020

Smart Industry Expo 2020 is the perfect opportunity for visitors seeking to learn about digitisation and how to prepare and implement a strategy in this smart era as well as...

Birmingham, United Kingdom

January 26–28 2021

Decarb Connect

Accelerating decarbonisation in hard to abate sectors. Roadmaps, pilot project intel and cross-sector partnerships.

February 1 2021

Nationale Conferentie Circulaire Economie

In de transitie naar een circulaire economie staan we op een kantelpunt. Om tot een doorbraak te komen moeten we nu doorpakken om deze kansen volledig te benutten en te...

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