Attaché for Science and Technology of the Embassy of the Netherlands in Russia visits Innopolis University

A number of meetings of Innopolis University managers with delegation of the Netherlands were held on April 22-24.

In particular, negotiations with Joyce Ten Holter, Attaché for Science and Technology of the Embassy of the Netherlands in Russia, Wendela Haringhuizen, Deputy Head of the Department for Economic Affairs, Trade and Innovation at Netherlands Embassy in Russia, Head of Amsterdam Science Park Geert Haksteen, Director of Technopolicy Network Frank Zwetsloot and professor of the University of Twente Aard Groen took place.
Special features of Dutch IT industry, state policy in the sphere of support and development of IT industry and experience of the Netherlands in interaction of education, business, and science were discussed at the meetings.

Innopolis University was presented to Joyce Ten Holter. Ms Attaché told about economic development of the Netherlands, the role of IT industry, and international cooperation in the sphere of science and technology.

Participants of negotiations agreed on considering an opportunity to attract Dutch professors to teach at Innopolis University, conducting robotics and computer games research, and organization of internships for teachers of Innopolis University at the Netherlands universities.

In general, members of the delegation were very interested in a unique and prospective project being implemented in Russia, and are willing to establish fruitful cooperation.