Project Partners

ZCORE project partners represent entire value chain The ZCORE project brings together the entire value chain for the valorization of seaweed in bio-aromatics and its application in coatings. The SME partners Relement and Engineering Chemicals, together with 5 leading coating producers, form an important link to practice with their knowledge of seaweed production and applications of bio-aromatics in industrially relevant applications (such as coatings). The knowledge institutes TNO, Avans and Maastricht University have leading knowledge and technology in the field of biorefining, bio-aromatics production, coating resins and sustainability analyses. In addition to its function as headquarters, the Green Chemistry Campus is also involved in dissemination activities and interaction with SMEs. Strengthening the biobased economy in the South of the Netherlands The South Netherlands region has a unique potential for growing seaweed, unlocking the biomass and making it suitable as raw material for the chemical industry via (bio) chemical conversion technology. The region houses a large number of agro and chemical companies and there are strong partnerships between knowledge institutes and industry. The biobased economy is a spearhead in the Regional Innovation Smart Specialization Strategy (RIS3) of the Southern Netherlands, with a focus on green raw materials and green building blocks. The link between the knowledge platforms in the fields of seaweed production and refining (Zeeland), bio-aromatics production (Brabant) and in the fields of coating resins and sustainability (Limburg) within ZCORE results in a broadening and strengthening of the open innovation system. OPZuid The ZCORE project is made possible by the European Regional Development Fund and the provinces of Noord-Brabant, Zeeland and Limburg in the context of OPZuid. - For more information about the ZCORE project, please contact project leader Bastian de Bes via bastian.deb...