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Where Deltares makes the difference
2.2 Our position
Deltares is an independent research institute. We
cherish our independence. It allows us to sit
down at the right tables throughout the world to
talk to organisations and decision-makers who
matter and who can make the difference.
Knowledge is what opens up these doors for us.
Everything we do is dominated by applied
knowledge of water and the subsurface. Our
organisation brings together these two fields.
And we supply our knowledge to the whole of
‘Netherlands plc’: where possible, we work on an
‘open source’ basis. Deltares stands out due to
the combination we provide of freely available
software, experimental facilities and staff with a
high knowledge profile. In our way, we deliver
new solutions and insights that allow us to put
the challenges facing society onto the agenda.
Deltares is a non-profit organisation. We stand
out because of the quality of our work. We
collaborate with others on solutions for plane-
tary challenges relating to food, health, energy
and physical infrastructure. That involves
looking for ways of teaming up with other
research institutes and business. Deltares is one
of the six research institutes where a substantial
proportion of the applied research in the Nether-
lands is conducted. That allows us to make a
major contribution to tackling social issues and
‘The Netherlands Confederation of Industry and Employers (VNO-NCW) is
enthusiastic about Deltares and the research it conducts because they are
important for the Netherlands, and in particular for Dutch business and the
water sector. Deltares also has a clear position in the field, not least with respect
to the private sector. Well done!’
Thomas Grosfeld
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innovation and industrial policy secretary
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Deltares Strategic Plan