Founding partners

Our partners: an association built on expertise in the research chain

The greenification of the chemical industry is a complex challenge. A successful transition in this respect can only be achieved through interdisciplinary collaboration. This is why academia and industry are joining forces in ARC CBBC, a consortium supported by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy, the Top Sector for Chemistry, and NWO (the Dutch Research Council), in a concerted effort to contribute to the achievement of the climate goals set down in the Paris Agreement.

Academic partners

Utrecht University

Utrecht University, founded in 1636, is an international research university of the highest quality and the alma mater of many leading names, academics and scientists.

Groningen University

The University of Groningen has a rich academic tradition dating back to 1614. By providing high-quality education and research in a broad range of disciplines, they distinguish themselves in the international market.

Eindhoven University

TU/e is a research university specializing in engineering science & technology. Their excellent education, research, and knowledge valorization contribute to the major societal issues that we face today.

Shell

Royal Dutch Shell has been at the forefront of developments in fuel technology. Much of this research has been conducted at the Shell Technology Center in Amsterdam, which has pioneered important chemical processes and products.

BASF

At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future. We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. The approximately 112,000 employees in the BASF Group work on contributing to the success of our customers.

AkzoNobel

AkzoNobel is a leading global producer of paints, coatings, and specialty chemicals. AkzoNobel has several production and research facilities in the Netherlands.

Nouryon

Over the course of the nearly 400-year journey, Nouryon (former AkzoNobel Specialty Chemicals) has built up a wealth of expertise and forged long-term customer partnerships.

Nobian

Our consortium has the ambition to enable a ‘greener’ approach to the design and manufacturing of paints and coatings.

NWO

The Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research (NWO) supports a strong system of sciences in the Netherlands by encouraging quality and innovation in science.

Rijksoverheid

The Netherlands Ministry of Economic Affairs promotes the Netherlands as a country of enterprise with a strong international competitive position and an eye for sustainability.

ChemistryNL

ChemistryNL is the name of the Top Sector Chemistry and executes the mission-driven topsector and innovation policy (MTIB) of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate.