ICD project “AI in R&D for High Tech Systems” officially launched in Drachten
On August 27, 2025, the new ICD project “AI in R&D for High Tech Systems” was launched at the SKILL building in Drachten. This project combines the power of to...
Innovation on display during Robofuture Symposium and festive graduation in SKILL
July 11 was a vibrant afternoon in Drachten. This afternoon was all about young technical talents and their innovative ideas. In the SKILL building at Philips, two beautiful mom...
HTSM Summerschool concludes in SKILL: FSE students shine with innovative designs for ICD companies
Friday, July 11, SKILL in Drachten was all about innovation and cooperation. On a sun-drenched afternoon, students from the Master Honors Program High Tech Systems presented...
ICD as engine of Frisian economy: Rabo report highlights urgency of driving sectors
ICD mentioned in Leeuwarder Courant article The Frisian economy is under pressure. That's according to a recent report by Rabobank, in which economists warn of further impoverishment of the ...
ICD Student Award 2025 presented during inspiring finale on July 10
On Thursday, July 10, the festive final of the very first ICD Student Award took place in the SKILL building on the Philips grounds in Drachten. Three students presented their innovative internship ...
HR Knowledge Circle on Leadership: learning, reflecting and applying
On June 19, HR professionals from the ICD gathered at BD Kiestra for an inspiring knowledge session on leadership, led by Jozef Zondag of Berenschot. Ten of the 23 member companies were...
Final of the first ICD Student Award on July 10: a surprising stage for young technical talent
Thursday, July 10, 2025 marks the very first finals of the ICD Student Award. In this exciting final round, three students will pitch their innovative internship or graduation project before...
First meeting ICD Focus Group High Tech Sensoring successfully launched
The Northern Netherlands leads the way in high-tech sensor development. To further combine this strength, the Innovatiecluster Drachten (ICD) organized the first session of the new&nbs...
R&D Working Group Knowledge Circle: Digital product models & human-centered assembly as the foundation for the factory of the future
Last Thursday, June 19, the SKILL building hosted an inspiring knowledge circle of the ICD's R&D working group. Representatives from member companies delved into the news...
