An umbrella organization for innovative clusters
Amsterdam is rich in initiatives with different focuses and goals: it is easy to get lost. ACN keeps a bird eye on the whole ecosystem for you, and our team offers the most effective way to get introduced to one of the clusters. From industrial alliances to lobbying activities, from advanced facilities to relevant Groeifonds programmes, we will find the best contact person for you.
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ACN in numbers
We believe in the chemistry that propels society towards optimal health, sustainability, and economic prosperity.
Sustainability & Circularity
ACN supports sustainable and circular technologies for the chemical sector. We help with access to resources and promote green chemistry and energy transition.
Life Sciences & Biotech
With nearly 2000 life sciences entities in the Netherlands, ACN aims to be the leading Chemistry for Life Sciences organization in Amsterdam. We facilitate innovation and support startups.
Artificial Intelligence
Amsterdam is at the heart of AI in molecular sciences. ACN organizes the annual ChemAI event, promoting AI implementation and fostering interdisciplinary research.
Board Members
![KATARZYNA GOLAB](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/620a8cb4d7be4f82dafaa290/6638ceae92cc486f3b5bdc86_Katarzyna%20Golab.webp)
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![IVO SWEEP](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/620a8cb4d7be4f82dafaa290/6638ce38a76732abb148cd88_IVO%20SWEEP.webp)
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![ROON VAN MAANEN](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/620a8cb4d7be4f82dafaa290/6638cebc0f73550047950fb1_ROON%20VAN%20MAANEN.webp)
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![PROF. DR. JOOST REEK](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/620a8cb4d7be4f82dafaa290/6638ce6c91757d91c09596cb_PROF.%20DR.%20JOOST%20REEK.webp)
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![PROF. DR. TOM GROSSMANN](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/620a8cb4d7be4f82dafaa290/6638ce86eb75300c2c9fd928_PROF.%20DR.%20TOM%20GROSSMANN.webp)
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![DR. VERA MEESTER](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/620a8cb4d7be4f82dafaa290/6638ce097f2a7634b7e19681_DR.%20VERA%20MEESTER.webp)
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Team
![FRANCESCA RIVELLO](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/620a8cb4d7be4f82dafaa290/66a8f80b133320226d0f086d_Francesca%20Rivello.jpg)
![MARCO TIBALDI](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/620a8cb4d7be4f82dafaa290/6638d735440a8785b0faf624_Rectangle%20180.webp)
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connect with talent and companies at our premiere events
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