Delft University of Technology started out as the “Royal Academy for the education of civilian engineers, to serve nation and industry, and of apprentices for trade” founded by King Willem II in 1842. Today it consists of eight faculties, and is among the best universities worldwide.

“StuD is a not-for-profit organisation. The aim of the StuD Fund is to provide financial support for projects designed to benefit the students of Delft University of Technology. StuD Fund’s management team is drawn from past and present members of the StuD management team.” (stud.nl)

“The BE-Basic Foundation is an international public-private partnership that develops industrial biobased solutions to build a sustainable society. The BE-Basic Foundation initiates and stimulates collaborations between academia and industry, between scientists and entrepreneurs and between the Netherlands and abroad.” (be-basic.org)

“Royal DSM is a global science-based company active in health, nutrition and materials. By connecting its unique competences in Life Sciences and Materials Sciences DSM is driving economic prosperity, environmental progress and social advances to create sustainable value for all stakeholders simultaneously. DSM delivers innovative solutions that nourish, protect and improve performance in global markets such as food and dietary supplements, personal care, feed, medical devices, automotive, paints, electrical and electronics, life protection, alternative energy and bio-based materials. “ (dsm.com)

“Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences is one of the major universities of applied sciences in the Netherlands. Education here has been developed to combine a mixture of knowledge accumulation, practical experience, and personal development, reflecting the practical, innovative, and hands-on mentality associated with the city of Rotterdam.” (rotterdamuas.com)

Studium Generale (SG) wants to contribute to the academical forming of students, and to the societal debate about technology and engineers in this modern society. Studium Generale (SG) aim to improve the knowledge of students, employee's and other curious souls. The SG wants to contribute to the academical forming of students, and the communities discussion about the task of technology and ingenieurs in the current society (sg.tudelft.nl)

“RIVM is the Netherlands’ main public sector knowledge institute in the field of public health, nutrition, safety and environmental management. It conducts research and has a number of practical tasks which are intended to promote public health and ensure a clean and safe environment. Risk assessment and risk management are key concepts underpinning RIVM’s activities, with a focus on human health, safety and the quality of ecosystems. A further key concept is the integration of knowledge.” (rivm.nl)

“SnapGene offers the fastest and easiest way to plan, visualize, and document your molecular biology procedures. Cloning is simpler when you can see exactly what you are doing. SnapGene is the first molecular biology software that is easier to use than pen and paper. Now every DNA construct made in your lab can be documented in a rich electronic format… and thanks to the free SnapGene Viewer, the files can be shared with colleagues around the world.” (Snapgene.com)

“Sigma-Aldrich, a leading Life Science and High Technology company focused on enhancing human health and safety, manufactures and distributes more than 250,000 chemicals, biochemicals and other essential products to more than 1.4 million customers globally in research and applied labs as well as in industrial and commercial markets..” (Sigmaaldrich.com)