Company information

  • Company name
    Innovatiecluster Drachten
  • Industry
    High-Tech

Facts & figures

  • Employees in the Netherlands
    4300
  • Employees worldwide
    220
  • Number of academics in the Netherlands
    750
  • Number of countries
    45
  • Number of internships and/or graduation projects available
    100

Event participation

  • Application Trainings
  • CV Checks
  • Orientation Days
  • Coffee Dates
  • In-house Days

Profile

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Company profile

High-tech companies in Northern Netherlands

Innovation Cluster North is a group of first-rate, high-tech manufacturing companies unique in North Netherlands. We work together with leading knowledge institutions, which makes us leaders of innovation. We operate globally and realize solutions for big challenges of the future: the Big 5 of High Tech:

• 3D metal printing
• Remote sensoring and big data
• Robotics
• Visual intelligence
• All-electric propulsion

Our collaboration results in more than 50 new product introductions a year on a global scale. These products contribute to saving people’s lives, rendering the control of complex systems easy, adjusting products to the individual needs and wishes of consumers, and making data needed for further improvement of food quality accessible. Together the ICD companies are the heart of the smart factory region in Northwestern Europe.

Knowledge institutes such as the universities of Groningen and Twente, universities of applied sciences such as NHL Stenden and Hanze University, and regional training centre ROC Friese Poort have linked up with us.

Student profile

Embark on a Technologically rewarding career journey with us

Dive into a world of innovative endeavors by joining one of our esteemed companies. If solving complex technical challenges and contributing to the creation and production of pioneering, high-end, and distinct products excites you, this is your arena. We extend enticing employment opportunities to students keen on sculpting a forward-looking career in the high-tech industry. Aligning with us signifies being a part of crafting solutions for the future.

Our community is already enriched by over 3,800 inspired professionals, encompassing fresh university graduates to adept production personnel, who chose to navigate their career path in the dynamic realm of high-tech. Your potential collaboration could further enhance our collective drive towards achieving remarkable technological advancements.

Career opportunities

Unlock your potential in a high-caliber technological setting

We extend an invitation for you to complete your graduation and engage in internships within a high-caliber technological milieu. Additionally, we offer facility-sharing programs to students and graduates from secondary schools, higher vocational institutions, and universities, providing a platform to collaborate and gain hands-on experience. As you become ready to venture into the entrepreneurial world, we stand by to assist you in kickstarting your own business, ensuring a nurturing journey from academia to professional realization.
Especially for new talent and experienced professionals, we offer opportunities to develop a future-oriented career in the high-tech industry at companies in the Northern Netherlands.

Application procedure

Navigate your academic journey with our tailored opportunities

Choose the internship or graduation assignment that resonates with your interests on our website, or reach out to any of our listed companies here: https://www.icdrachten.nl/en/job-search/.

Your stepping stone towards a fulfilling academic and professional endeavor awaits with just a click or a call away.