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Foundation for Technical Innovation Amsterdam

Circular and climate-conscious!

Our foundation develops and implements innovative process technologies for a sustainable industry. By bringing together knowledge and expertise, we work on technological solutions that minimize energy consumption and promote circular production.

Vision & Mission

Vision

We strive for an industry where technological innovation and sustainability converge. As an innovative knowledge and development center, we provide a platform for businesses that contributes to circular, energy-efficient and emission-reducing production facilities.

Mission

By leveraging knowledge from our strategic partnerships, we develop technological solutions that help businesses achieve sustainable and efficient production processes that contribute to reducing their carbon footprint.

Target Groups

STIA Foundation focuses on various target groups within industry and society involved in process technology innovation and sustainability. The primary target groups are:

Industry and Companies

We focus on companies in the (process) industry seeking innovative and sustainable technologies to green their production processes. This includes both large enterprises and SMEs that need support with implementation, knowledge sharing, and collaboration.

Research and Knowledge Institutions

STIA collaborates with universities, colleges, and research institutes to translate scientific knowledge and technological innovations into practical industrial applications. Through partnerships, we stimulate research and development in sustainable process technologies.

Government and Policy Makers

Sustainability and innovation are key focus points in policy development. We support government agencies in developing and implementing policies through knowledge sharing, advice, and collaborations with industry and knowledge institutions.

Investors and Grant Providers

Investors and grant providers are crucial for financing and realizing sustainable innovation projects. STIA acts as a link between innovative companies and parties that can provide funding or grants.

Startups and Innovative Entrepreneurs

We support innovative startups and entrepreneurs focused on sustainable technologies and process innovations. We do this through guidance and connecting young companies with established parties.

Public and Social Organizations

Awareness and social acceptance are crucial for a successful transition to sustainable technologies. We involve the broader public and social organizations in our initiatives to ensure innovation and greening are widely supported.

Live Green, Love Green, Preserve Green

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Core Activities

Circular Industry & Recycling

  • ▪️Development of advanced recycling technologies
  • ▪️Supporting companies in circular production chains

Energy Efficiency & CO2 Reduction

  • ▪️Optimization of industrial processes
  • ▪️Implementation of smart technologies

Sustainable Production & Green Chemistry

  • ▪️Research of bio-based production methods
  • ▪️Collaboration with research institutes

Projects

Sustainable vanilla farming in Madagascar
Premium Vanilla Extracts via Cold Extraction

Dutch Essentials B.V. | Vanilla Project

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Premium ExtractsCold ExtractionSustainable Production
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Upcycling avocado waste process
Reuse of Avocado Waste for High-Value Extracts

ReFruit B.V. | Avocado Project

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Waste ReductionHigh-Value Oil ExtractionCircular Economy
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Our Partners

IMAX Trading B.V.

IMAX Trading B.V.

Dutch Essentials B.V.

Dutch Essentials B.V.

Joba Heemskerk B.V.

Joba Heemskerk B.V.

Nedstar

Nedstar

Hydrauvision IJmond B.V.

Hydrauvision IJmond B.V.

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