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

Persbericht: Nieuwe pilot installatie draagt bij aan sluiting van de circulaire koolstofketen

ArcelorMittal, Dow Benelux en Tata Steel hebben een gezamenlijke uitstoot van ruim 20 miljoen ton CO₂ per jaar. Door deze te verminderen kunnen zij een belangrijke bijdrage leveren aan de...

“There are quite some challenges to overcome, but this technology can deliver great potential!”

What is the viability of pulsed compression technology for industrial purposes? This is the core of my research for ISPT’s COMPACT project. My name is Yordi Slotboom, I am 26...

HyChain project green hydrogen

New grant for experimental hydrogen test center for open innovation

Hydrogen from renewable power sources plays a key role in the energy transition by reducing CO₂ emissions related to industrial activity. Hydrogen is contributing as sustainable industry feedstock as well...

ISPT projects

RFS2 – Radio Frequent Sterilization 2

The project Radio Frequent Sterizilation 2 (RFS2) is focused on the development of RF in-pack sterilization of foods. The project is a continuation of the JIP-project Radio Frequent Sterilization (RFS)...

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FOMM – Forward Osmosis Membrane and Module development

Forward osmosis (FO) is a technology recently developed on academic level, with very few example applications in the market, despite its strong benefits. FO is an energy efficient and effective...

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Upcoming events

Mar 4 — May 5 2021

Euroheat & Power Congress 2021 – Online and Onsite

The Euroheat & Power Congress revolves around the theme of District Energy and aims at providing a unique platform to share, discuss and learn about the various prospects and issues...

April 12–16 2021

Hannover Messe

The world’s leading industrial technology show.

Hannover, Germany

Masterclass Financing spring 2021 (Dutch)

Are you a start-up or small and medium-sized company in the energy sector? And are you looking for the financing instrument that best suits your company? After several successful editions,...

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