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With that goal in mind, we bring together chemists, life scientists and process technologists in the Netherlands.

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Collaboration is the key to success

The Royal Netherlands Chemical Society (KNCV) is the leading network for chemists, life scientists, and process technologists in the Netherlands. We have been connecting chemists, life scientists, and process technologists in the Netherlands for over 100 years.

We believe that chemistry is the key to a sustainable, healthy, and innovative future. That is why we bring people and disciplines together, stimulate personal and professional growth, and ensure that ideas lead to impact more quickly.

Events

  1. Unraveling chemical mysteries with new models

    Evening lecture by Dr. Pascal Vermeeren, organized by the  'Rotterdamsche Chemische Kring'.
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  2. Chemistry of seeing

    Evening lecture by Drs. H.W. Bruins Slot, organized by the 'Chemische Kring Zwolle'.
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  3. Quantum Technologies, Quantum Computing, and Their Emerging Applications

    Evening lecture by Prof. Dr. Philippe Bouyer, organized by the Bossche Chemische Kring.
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  4. Dutch Biocatalysis Symposium 2025: BiocatNL-2025

    The working group Applied Biocatalysis of the Dutch Biotechnology Society (NBV) is organizing the BiocatNL-2025 symposium to highlight developments in biocatalysis. Besides contributions from academia and industry, young researchers (PhD students/postdocs) are invited to give a pitch talk on their research.
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  5. Innovative starch applications

    Evening lecture by Dr. E. Slot, organized by the Groningse Chemische Kring.
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  6. Webinar OHRA in English

    Your health insurance in 2026. Everything you need to know in just half an hour!
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Deepen your knowledge and expand your network

  • Connecting with other members

    5000 +
  • professional events per year

    more than 60
  • unlimited access to all C2W articles

    10000 +
  • discounts on events and training courses

    benefits !

The latest news

  1. Insight in mixed plastics with large scale heat measurements

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  2. One tube to clean it all!

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  3. FDCA building block from sugars for biobased plastic

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  4. Glow-in-the-dark STD testing

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C2W | Mens & Molecule is our platform for high-quality, independent science journalism on chemistry, life sciences, and process technology. As a member of the KNCV, you will receive the C2W magazine 10 times a year and have unlimited access to all articles on c2w.nl. Our articles in English are published on C2W International.

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