About us - Netherlands Innovation Network
The Netherlands Innovation Network in India stimulates international cooperation between Dutch and Indian companies, research institutes and public authorities in the fields of innovation and technology. Our activities help implement the international knowledge and innovation agenda of the Dutch government. Our network in India has a long-term agenda focused on innovation in areas such as process technologies, imaging technologies, energy materials and semiconductor technologies.
Process technologies
Process technologies is a key focus area for the Netherlands Innovation Network in India, with a strong emphasis on industrial (white) biotechnology and emerging collaboration in red biotechnology.
In white biotechnology, NIN India focuses on biobased fuels, bioenergy, biochemicals and biomaterials, supporting the efficient conversion of biomass and residues into valuable products. The Netherlands brings expertise in integrated biorefineries, industrial biotech and process intensification, while India offers abundant feedstock, a growing bioeconomy and strong industrial demand.
In red biotechnology, collaboration is explored in areas such as biopharmaceutical processes, diagnostics and translational research, linking life sciences with scalable production technologies. NIN India facilitates partnerships across research, pilot projects and innovation missions, enabling Indo-Dutch cooperation in building a circular and sustainable bio-based economy.
Imaging technologies
In the Netherlands, this field is strongly developed in medical imaging, semiconductor systems, photonics and advanced sensing, supported by leading companies, research institutes and a strong MedTech ecosystem. NIN India builds on this strength by fostering Indo-Dutch collaboration in healthcare imaging, AI-enabled diagnostics and MedTech innovation.
Through engagements with research institutions, startups and industry, we support partnerships in areas such as affordable diagnostic imaging, digital health and translational research. Imaging technologies also intersect with sectors like semiconductors and safety systems, offering opportunities for joint R&D, validation and deployment of scalable solutions tailored to India’s healthcare and innovation ecosystem.
Energy materials
Energy materials is a key focus area for the Netherlands Innovation Network in India, with hydrogen as the primary priority. The Netherlands brings strong expertise in hydrogen technologies, electrolysers, fuel-cell systems and industrial applications, while India offers scale, growing demand and emerging clean-energy ecosystems. NIN India connects these strengths by supporting Indo-Dutch partnerships in hydrogen research, pilot projects, technology validation and industry-academia collaboration.
Alongside hydrogen, we also engage in battery materials, recycling and circular energy-storage solutions, where Dutch innovation can complement India’s transition needs and enable joint R&D and real-world implementation.
Semiconductor technologies
Semiconductor technologies are an emerging focus area for the Netherlands Innovation Network in India, driven by growing Indo-Dutch collaboration across research, talent and advanced manufacturing. The Netherlands plays a critical role in the global semiconductor value chain, particularly through companies like ASML, a global leader in lithography systems essential for advanced chip production. India is rapidly strengthening its semiconductor ecosystem through national initiatives, fabrication projects and design capabilities.
Recent engagements include high-level Indian delegations visiting Dutch semiconductor hubs, collaborations on skilling and research, and the potential deployment of Dutch technologies in upcoming fabrication facilities in India. NXP Semiconductors is also exploring expanded R&D collaboration with Indian partners. NIN India supports this growing ecosystem by facilitating partnerships in semiconductor design, manufacturing technologies, talent development and innovation-led cooperation between industry, academia and government.