Cleantech Park Arnhem

What Cleantech Park Arnhem does

Cleantech Park Arnhem B.V. is a privately operated 90-hectare cleantech business park located on Westervoortsedijk 73 in Arnhem, Netherlands, owned and developed by Schipper Bosch. The park comprises 31 buildings housing approximately 130-142 companies and organizations across circular economy, energy, materials, mobility, design, and education, hosting roughly 3,000 jobs. Originally established in 1941 as an AKU/Enka cellulose factory, the site was acquired by Schipper Bosch in 2003 and rebranded from Industriepark Kleefse Waard (IPKW) to Cleantech Park Arnhem in 2025 to signal its evolution into a leading European cleantech innovation campus.

The park's core product is flexible real estate — office space (0-400 m²), commercial/industrial space (>500 m²), and buildable plots (1,000-30,000 m²) — supported by on-site renewable energy infrastructure (24,000 solar panels, 1 wind turbine, bioheat installation generating 15.1 million kWh/year and reducing CO2 by ~20,000 tons annually), bundled utilities managed by Veolia, and shared testing facilities including the Connectr Energy Demo Field, hydrogen labs, Powerlab, Biobased Lab, and Mobility Innovation Center. The Connectr Innovation Lab, opened end of 2023, anchors a triple-helix collaboration with the municipality of Arnhem, province of Gelderland, and HAN University of Applied Sciences.

The business model is primarily recurring real estate leasing, with management fees bundled into rental contracts and additional revenue from 116 AC EV charging points, Allego fast chargers, professional event venue rental through Act Eventstudios, and event-driven facilities use. Customer segments include cleantech startups and scale-ups, established cleantech companies requiring category 4.2 environmental permits, educational and research institutions (HAN labs), and government bodies. Marketing is anchored on the park's ecosystem identity, leveraging a Dutch/English website, LinkedIn, Instagram, regional PR, and partner referrals from regional development agencies (The Economic Board, Oost NL, Lifeport, Generation-E). A lean core team of ~14 employees manages the park, with operations distributed across specialist partners (Veolia for utilities, Act Eventstudios for events, Allego for fast charging, KickStart Food for catering, Andor/Ripa for security).

Name

Cleantech Park Arnhem

Legal name

Cleantech Park Arnhem B.V.

Website

https://cleantechparkarnhem.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1941

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cleantech Park Arnhem is a 90-hectare cleantech business park in Arnhem, Netherlands, leasing office, commercial, and industrial space to 130+ companies (~3,000 jobs) focused on energy transition and circular economy, operated by Schipper Bosch and supported by shared renewable energy, utilities, and testing infrastructure.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Business Park Real Estate

NAICS

Facilities Support Services (561210)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Park Owners Association Management (BPAJAHAH)

Keywords

• Cleantech business park
• Industrial real estate leasing
• Commercial workspace rental
• Sustainable energy infrastructure
• Cleantech innovation ecosystem

Headquarters

HQ city

Arnhem

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Commercial & Office Space Leasing: Cleantech Park Arnhem generates revenue primarily through leasing commercial space (bedrijfsruimte), office space (kantoorruimte), and buildable plots (bouwkavels) to cleantech companies and organizations. Space types include commercial space >500 m², office space in ranges (0–100 m², 100–200 m², 300–400 m²), and plots of 1,000–30,000 m². Rental income includes access to shared facilities and park infrastructure.
2. Facility & Utility Services: Revenue from providing and managing utilities (electricity, heat, steam, cooling, compressed air, process water, wastewater) through Veolia, as well as shared technical services, security, and collective waste/recycling services. Service charges bundled with space rental.
3. Event & Meeting Venue Rental: Event venue rental through Act Eventstudios in the Connectr Innovation Lab building (Gebouw KB), including plenary hall (50–750 people), event square, breakout rooms, and meeting rooms. Revenue shared with Act Eventstudios.
4. Charging Infrastructure: Revenue from 116 AC charging points for electric vehicles across the park, plus fast chargers provided by Allego. Uniform rates across the park.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Cleantech Park Arnhem leases commercial space (greater than 500 m²), office space (0–400 m²), and buildable plots (1,000–30,000 m²) on a 90-hectare campus in Arnhem to cleantech startups, scale-ups, established companies, educational institutions, and government bodies. Rentals are bundled with shared facilities including Veolia-managed utilities, the Connectr Innovation Lab, the Energy Demo Field, 116 EV charging points, event venues, restaurant/catering, security, technical services, and circular waste management. The park generates revenue through recurring rental, facility-service, and usage-based fees.

Product overview

Cleantech Park Arnhem is a 90-hectare green business park ecosystem — formerly known as Industriepark Kleefse Waard (IPKW) — offering a unified portfolio of workspace solutions and shared facilities. The core offering encompasses kantoorruimte (office spaces in sizes from under 100 m² to 300–400 m²), bedrijfsruimte (commercial/industrial spaces over 500 m² for large-scale production), and bouwkavels (buildable plots from 1,000 to 30,000 m²). These are supported by an extensive facilities suite including the Connectr Innovation Lab and Connectr Energy Demo Field for testing energy innovations, professional event venues managed by Act Eventstudios, 116 smart EV charging points (plus a truck charging square under development) provided through Allego, restaurant and catering by Kickstart Food, utilities managed by Veolia, an 18-meter weighbridge, 24/7 security, technical services, recycling/circular waste management, and a free bootcamp vitality program. A directory of over 140 companies across circular, design, services, energy, materials, mobility, and education sectors constitutes the park's community. The park also hosts the Lifeport GreenKarting Coalition, a practical technical education program. The ecosystem is managed as a project by Schipper Bosch, with no public API.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Connectr: A collaboration between education, government, and industry to accelerate the energy transition. Includes Innovation Lab, Shared Office, and Energy Demo Field.

Products and services

• Kantoorruimte (Office Space) Office space available in size ranges of 0–100 m², 100–200 m², and 300–400 m² for cleantech startups, scale-ups, and established companies on the park. Includes access to shared facilities and the on-site cleantech ecosystem.
• Bedrijfsruimte (Commercial/Industrial Space) Industrial and commercial spaces larger than 500 m² for large-scale production and process industries, with guaranteed power supply without grid congestion, on-site renewable generation, and environmental permits up to category 4.2.
• Bouwkavels (Buildable Plots) Land parcels ranging from 1,000 to 30,000 m² available for tenants seeking to build their own facilities on the park, with environmental permits up to category 4.2 and access to park-wide utility and renewable energy infrastructure.
• Connectr Innovation Lab Shared workspace and innovation lab inside Building KB where entrepreneurs, educational institutions, and government collaborate on energy transition solutions. Includes shared offices, event spaces, and access to the Connectr energy innovation program.
• Connectr Energy Demo Field (EDF) Premier testing and demonstration site for energy innovations such as hydrogen, batteries, and charging infrastructure, targeted at companies with technologies in advanced stage (TRL 7+). Provides a realistic environment to test, optimize, and showcase innovations to customers and partners.
• Event and Meeting Venues Professional event venue operated by Act Eventstudios in Building KB, offering a plenary hall (50–750 people), event square, two breakout rooms, and five meeting rooms for business events, accessible via QR code.
• Smart EV Charging Infrastructure 116 AC charging points for electric vehicles across the park at uniform park-wide rates, plus fast chargers provided by Allego. All accessible 24/7 with standard charging cards. A truck charging square is under development for freight and construction vehicles.
• Restaurant and Catering On-park restaurant operated by Kickstart Food offering coffee, lunch, and social gatherings, open weekdays 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM, with full catering services for events ranging from coffee and tea to fine dining.
• Utilities and Energy Infrastructure Comprehensive utility services managed by Veolia including reliable electricity, heat, steam, natural gas, cooling and process water, compressed air, and wastewater purification, supported by on-site renewable energy infrastructure (24,000 solar panels, one wind turbine, bioheat installation).
• Weighbridge 18-meter long, 3-meter wide computer-controlled weighbridge on the park with a maximum capacity of 60 tons and minimum of 20 kg. Open 24/7 with no appointment needed, issuing official weighing receipts.
• Recycling and Circular Waste Management On-park recycling team of waste ambassadors in collaboration with Scalabor, collecting waste from companies and transporting it with a sustainable vehicle to a raw materials bank where it is converted into new raw materials and products.
• Security Services 24/7 secured site with professional security service, staffed gatehouse/reception, QR-code visitor access, camera surveillance throughout the park, and tailored security agreements for tenants.
• Technical Services Technical service department handling maintenance of buildings and grounds, minor adjustments, and technical installations. Heavy equipment such as aerial work platforms and telehandlers available for tenant rental.

Quantifiable outcome

• 15.1 million kWh/year renewable energy generation (6.6M from solar + 8.5M from wind)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Connectr Energy InnovationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2023Connectr is a triple helix collaboration (education, government, business) co-founded by Cleantech Park Arnhem, the municipality of Arnhem, province of Gelderland, and HAN University of Applied Sciences. It accelerates the energy transition through an Innovation Program, Innovation Lab, Shared Facilities (Energy Demo Field), and Core Organization. Connectr focuses on three key technologies: electrical energy engineering, electrochemical energy storage, and sustainable drive systems. The Connectr Innovation Lab opened end of 2023 in Gebouw KB. The relationship is mutual — all parties co-developed and co-govern Connectr.
• VeoliacoreOthersVeolia has been the park's energy and water utility provider since 2014, managing the on-site energy plant and wastewater treatment facility. Veolia supplies all utilities (electricity, heat, steam, cooling, compressed air, process water, wastewater purification) and invests in sustainability improvements including a bioheat installation and district heating network. Veolia is both a tenant and an infrastructure supplier to the park. The relationship is mutual — Veolia provides essential utilities; the park provides a showcase for Veolia's sustainable solutions.
• Schipper BoschcoreOthersSchipper Bosch is the project developer behind Cleantech Park Arnhem. The family business acquired the former AkzoNobel site in 2003 and developed it into a modern cleantech campus, winning the Golden Pyramid award in 2015. Schipper Bosch continues to oversee redevelopment and manages related entities (e.g., Cleantech Park Arnhem B.V.). The relationship is Them to Us — Schipper Bosch developed and owns/operates the park infrastructure.
• HAN University of Applied SciencescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHAN (Hogeschool van Arnhem en Nijmegen) co-founded Connectr with Cleantech Park Arnhem and offers on-site education at the park. Students work on real company challenges in labs (Powerlab, Biobased Lab, Hydrogen Lab, Mobility Innovation Center) and participate in dual learning programs. HAN and Cleantech Park Arnhem co-develop curriculum and talent pathways for the energy transition. The relationship is mutual — HAN provides talent and research; the park provides a living lab environment.
• The Economic Board Regio Arnhem NijmegencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Economic Board strengthens connections in the Arnhem-Nijmegen region by leveraging economic strengths in Energy, Health, and High Tech through the triple helix model. Cleantech Park Arnhem serves as a knowledge partner for The Economic Board, contributing to regional economic development initiatives and area vision projects. The municipality of Arnhem, The Economic Board, and Cleantech Park Arnhem collaborate on area promotion and sustainable spatial-economic development.
• Generation-EcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGeneration-E is an acceleration program for scale-ups in smart and clean energy solutions. It provides access to knowledge, networks, capital, and practical facilities for promising scale-ups. The collaboration with Cleantech Park Arnhem forms the foundation — the park offers space, facilities, and a strong ecosystem of companies, governments, and knowledge institutions. Generation-E participants test, collaborate, and accelerate within the park environment. The relationship is mutual.
• Oost NL (Ontwikkelingsmaatschappij Oost NL)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOost NL acts as partner, connector, and enabler for innovative entrepreneurs in Gelderland and Overijssel working towards sustainable change. They build a livable future where technological innovation contributes to sustainable food, healthcare, industry, and energy. Commissioned by the provinces of Gelderland, Overijssel, and the Ministry of Economic Affairs. Cleantech Park Arnhem benefits from Oost NL's regional development reach and network.
• Lifeport Regio Arnhem NijmegencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLifeport is a regional coalition in the Arnhem-Nijmegen region focused on human capital, talent development, and innovation. Cleantech Park Arnhem collaborates with Lifeport on initiatives such as GreenKarting (technical practical education program for secondary school students), human capital agenda, and talent retention in the region. Jan van Dellen of The Economic Board chairs Lifeport; multiple regional partners (Gemeente Arnhem, HAN, NXP, IW Achterhoek Rivierenland) participate.
• Creative x Energy (CxE)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCreative x Energy is an initiative by Creatief Arnhem and the Municipality of Arnhem, in collaboration with Connectr and multiple local, regional, and national partners including Cleantech Park Arnhem. The program facilitates cross-sector collaboration between the energy/environmental technology sector and creative professionals to tackle the energy transition. Cleantech Park Arnhem is the physical hub for this collaboration. Example: KRAFT architects designed charging hubs for Allego, both park tenants.
• Act EventstudioscoreOthersAct Eventstudios professionally manages the event venue within the Connectr Innovation Lab (Gebouw KB). Available spaces include a plenary hall (50–750 people), event square, two breakout rooms, and five meeting rooms. Act Eventstudios handles event bookings, access management (QR codes), and visitor coordination. Cleantech Park Arnhem acts as the venue provider; Act manages operations.
• IW Achterhoek RivierenlandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional development organization participating in the Lifeport coalition and initiatives like GreenKarting. Contributes to talent development and innovation ecosystem strengthening in the Arnhem-Nijmegen region.
• Radboud UniversiteitminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRadboud University students collaborate on circular raw materials systems and societal challenges, working with companies on the park. Contributes academic research capacity to the cleantech ecosystem.
• KickStart FoodminorOthersKickStart Food provides catering and runs the park restaurant. They use local ingredients and provide employment opportunities for people with a distance to the labor market, aligning with the park's social sustainability goals. Also provides working and development opportunities for people facing employment challenges.
• INNOVATE (innovation platform)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerINNOVATE is an innovation platform for young professionals organizing events including the annual INNOVATE Experience and inspiring meetups. Focuses on societal themes: energy transition, sustainability, and digital transformation. Cleantech Park Arnhem serves as a knowledge partner, supporting network building and innovative solution development.
• ScalaborminorOthersScalabor supports the development of employees from cleaning company Nederrijn (working on the park) and contributes to inclusive talent development on the park. Also collaborates on the waste ambassador program that collects and processes waste from companies on the park.
• NXPminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNXP Semiconductors participates in Lifeport initiatives (e.g., GreenKarting) and represents the high-tech sector in the regional talent development ecosystem. Martijn van der Linden of NXP emphasized the importance of technical talent for innovative companies during the GreenKarting launch.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Station F: Large Paris-based startup campus offering shared facilities, labs, and a dense entrepreneur community — comparable mega-campus concept aimed at housing and accelerating innovative companies.
• Cambridge Innovation Center (CIC): Global operator of innovation campuses and shared workspaces with a comparable community-driven, shared-facilities model — broader portfolio and geographic spread, but same thesis of ecosystem-led real estate for startups and scale-ups.
• UnternehmerTUM: Munich-based innovation and startup center combining lab infrastructure, shared facilities, and university-linked ecosystem support — comparable European innovation-campus operator with strong talent pipeline.

Direct peers

• Pivot Park: Dutch life-sciences innovation campus in Oss offering lab space, facilities, and shared services to biotech startups and scale-ups — comparable specialized science-park operator with shared R&D infrastructure.
• High Tech Campus Eindhoven: Dutch innovation campus operator hosting ~300 companies and 12,000+ researchers with shared facilities, R&D labs, and a triple-helix ecosystem model — directly comparable to Cleantech Park Arnhem in structure, tenant mix, and value proposition.
• Amsterdam Science Park: Amsterdam-based innovation campus combining university research, startups, and corporates across science and sustainability themes — comparable Dutch triple-helix campus model with shared facilities and ecosystem-driven leasing.
• Chemelot Campus: Dutch open innovation campus in Geleen focused on sustainable chemistry and materials, hosting startups, scale-ups, and established companies on a redeveloped industrial site — directly comparable site-redevelopment and cleantech-incubator play.
• Brainport Industries Campus: Dutch high-tech manufacturing campus in Eindhoven offering shared facilities, supplier networking, and an open-innovation ecosystem for high-tech firms — comparable shared-infrastructure and ecosystem-leasing model.

Regional players

• Schiphol Trade Park: Business park near Schiphol Airport focused on logistics, circular economy, and sustainable industry in the Amsterdam metropolitan area — comparable Dutch industrial-park operator with cleantech/circular economy focus, but different geography.
• Biopark Terneuzen: Dutch industrial park adjacent to bio-based and chemical industry in Zeeland — comparable industrial-park operator offering shared utilities and infrastructure, but regional rather than national focus.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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