9 distinctive knowledge areas

With Novel-T, we focus on 9 knowledge areas that reinforce the entrepreneurial nature of this region.

Knowledge Areas

Within High-Tech Twente, Kennispark Twente is an influential basis for research, innovation, entrepreneurship and education. Kennispark Twente has all important ingredients to grow into a successful innovation campus of worldwide significance. We distinguish ourselves with 9 important knowledge areas that tie in with the excellent High Tech Human Touch education at the University of Twente.

Legal Advice Desk

Legal advice for starting and innovative entrepreneurs.

History

Started in 1980 with an idea for a Business and Technology Centre. Now one of the most competitive innovation campuses in Europe!

TOP Program

Give your business a boost with the TOP Program.

Early Business Development Bootcamp

Within four days from technical discovery to business plan.

Investor Readiness bootcamp

The perfect preparation for the search for an investor.

TOP Light

Start your own innovative company with TOP Light.

Business Development

Bringing ground-breaking research to market.

Advice from NEA

Do you have questions to the National government? Ask them to NEA at Novel-T.

Proof of Concept

Finance your technical innovation with the Proof of Concept loan.

Knowledge Transfer Office

Bringing ground-breaking research to market.

Patent application

Personal advice and support with protecting your idea.

Financing opportunities in our region

Discover the possibilities in the region.

High Tech Fund

Lease facility for high-tech production equipment.

University of Twente

The most entrepreneurial university with the biggest impact in the Netherlands.

Patent application for (starting) entrepreneurs

Personal advice on protecting your invention.

Take-off

Take-off: financing instrument for spin-offs from regional knowledge institutions.

Science Shop

The bridge between University of Twente and Saxion University of Applied Sciences and the entrepreneur.

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Innovation Campus

Explore your innovation opportunities!

Launching Customership

Would you like the Province of Overijssel as a customer for your innovation?

Novel-T

Stimulator of high-tech innovation and your connection to investors, scientists, entrepreneurs and talent.

Cybersecurity Center for the Manufacturing Industry

Cybersecurity resilience for the Manufacturing Industry.
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Areal strategy

The course we will continue to follow until 2030 has been recorded in our areal strategy. And we are proud of that!

Connect

The match between international graduates and employers.

High Tech Systems Park (HTSP)

An innovation campus developed at the former Thales premises in Hengelo.

Technology Base

Beyond the impossible!

Kennispark Twente

Kennispark Twente in Enschede, the most complete and enterprising high-tech innovation campus.

De Spinnerij (Oosterveld)

De Spinnerij offers you the opportunity to undertake in a historic location with allure.

Cee Spot

The cee spot is the home of young creatives in Enschede.

START!bySaxion

The business point of Saxion in Enschede and Deventer.

ThermoPlastic Composites Research Center

Groundbreaking research into the application of thermoplastic composites.

Smart Functional Materials Lectorate

Innovation within the textile industry due to new technology, smart materials and sustainable processes.

Bionics

Product and process innovation through knowledge from nature.

Twente47

Twente will be the Internet of Things region of the Netherlands.

BOOST

Smart Industry East-Netherlands.

T-Valley

The connector between higher education and industry.

Technical Medical Centre

Innovation hub with big impact on health care of the future.

Innovation profile Th!nk East

A strong innovation profile of East of The Netherlands opens doors to Europe.

Space53

The unmanned ambition.

GO4EXPORT

GO4EXPORT ondersteunt ondernemers bij internationaal ondernemen in Overijssel en Gelderland.

XL Businesspark Twente

XL Businesspark Twente will literally and metaphorically give you all the space you need.

Ariënsplein

The former hospital at the Ariënsplein has been converted into a domain for students in recent years.

Saxion Centre for Entrepreneurship

We encourage enterprising students to maximize their potential and give them full support in setting up their own business.

Startup Twente

Travel guide for starters and startups in Twente.

Circular Business Design Track

From value destruction to business opportunities with Circular Business Design Track.

Challenges

Get started with solutions for different challenges!
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Fraunhofer innovation flatform for advanced manufacturing

Creating Industry Leading Integrated Manufacturing Solutions

Smart City Enschede

Living Smart Enschede.

Bionanolab

Research into biological and medical systems.

Virtual Reality & Smart Industry Lab

Newest technology for visualization, interaction, collaboration and communication.

Experimental Centre for Technical Medicine

The latest state of the art simulation technology for research, development and the education

BSM Lab

Faculty lab for the faculty Behavioural, Management and Social Sciences.

LEO-Center for Service Robotics

Development of robot technology for the health care sector.

Ambient Intelligence Lab

Development of smart applications related to safety and sports.

BIM Lab

Development of digital models of building projects.

Electrical and Electronic Engineering & Applied Computer Science lab

For performing and testing of software applications and embedded systems.

Lightweight Construction lab

Making products from composites.

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Research centres

Collaborate with the various research centres at Kennispark for, among other things, product research, testing or production in a clean environment!

For Sale and To Rent

Rent or buy: here you will find all available properties.
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Knowledge Areas

With Novel-T, we focus on 9 knowledge areas that reinforce the entrepreneurial nature of this region.
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Accommodation

With the Twente Airport a 25-minute drive away, Kennispark is an attractive location to receive international delegations and let them spend the night.

Public transport

An overview of all transport options to and at Kennispark
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Leisure

At Kennispark you will find plenty of opportunities for relaxation, sports and entertainment.

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Meeting

At Kennispark, you will find various locations for receiving business contacts or getting together as colleagues in a different place.

Food and drinks

An overview of all locations at Kennispark for Friday afternoon drinks, or for receiving customers in an informal atmosphere.

Contact the Kennispark brokers

Contact one of our brokers to find an available office or business space.

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About the Kennispark Business Association

A strong community in which the business community optimally benefits and performs!

The people

Who are behind the Kennispark Business Association? We are happy to introduce ourselves.
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Become a member

Together we are stronger. The credo has been around for years but is still the way to go to achieve things.

Contact

Do you have a question about our vision, our role or about membership? Contact us!

START your business!

Realize and validate your innovative business idea at Novel-T

Kennispartner Xsens

Become a partner of Kennispark!

Invest and benefit from a collaborative, strong community.

Knowledge Areas

Contact

PO Box 217
7500 AE Enschede
info@kennispark.nl

Privacy & Terms

Hengelosestraat 500
7521 AN Enschede
info@kennispark.nl

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