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About the KNCV

Our mission

About us

Chemistry and life sciences play a key role in societal transitions in the areas of climate, health, energy, and sustainability. These challenges call for go-getters with practical solutions and pioneers who explore and push the boundaries of our knowledge.

That is why, as KNCV, we strengthen the chemical community in the Netherlands by connecting our members, promoting professional and personal development, and encouraging cross-fertilization between disciplines. We would be pleased to tell you how we do this and what we do.

What we do

  • CONNECT

    We connect different disciplines and professionals with each other, thereby expanding their network.

    CONNECT

  • STRENGTHEN

    We invest in the growth of our members, thereby strengthening their career prospects and the sector.

    STRENGTHEN

  • INNOVATE

    By stimulating innovation and collaboration, chemists can continue to fulfill their key role.

    INNOVATE
Want to know how we do this?

A knowledge-rich association

A wide range of sections, circles, and working groups

Together with the circles and working groups, the sections form the professional pillars of the KNCV. As a member of the KNCV, you have access to all events free of charge or with a discount.

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The team

Both in front of and behind the scenes, many people are working together to realize the KNCV's mission. The sections form the backbone of the association; they know better than anyone what is going on in the various fields. We would like to introduce these people to you. Without them, there would be no association and we would not be able to serve the chemical community in the Netherlands.

The KNCV Board

KNCV Office

Even more active members

The team consists of many more members who are active within Jong KNCV, our sections, circles, or working groups. You can find them on the website of the relevant section.

Sections

Sections

Circles

Circles

Working Groups

Working Groups

Jong KNCV

Jong KNCV
Intensive collaboration

As chemical associations, we strengthen each other

We work closely with various associations to identify areas where we can join forces to better serve the chemical sector.

In connection with other associations

We maintain close contact with associations in related fields and institutions. Where relevant, we join forces.

  • Dutch Biotechnology Association (NBV)

    The NBV aims to promote professional activities and socially responsible professional practice. Knowledge exchange and networking are central to this.

    Dutch Biotechnology Association (NBV)

  • The Dutch Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (NVBMB)

    The association aims to promote the field of biochemistry and molecular biology at a high professional level.

    The Dutch Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (NVBMB)

  • Center for Youth Communication Chemistry (C3)

    C3 promotes chemistry among young people. Activities include: videos, microchemistry, the test fan, Lab Experience Days, Exactwatjezoekt! (What are you looking for?), Proef! (Test!) and Proef!werk (Test!work), children's pages, and children's labs.

    Center for Youth Communication Chemistry (C3)

  • Applied Science Domain (DAS)

    The Applied Science Domain (DAS) is the national partnership of higher professional education programs that award a Bachelor of Science degree in applied natural sciences.

    Applied Science Domain (DAS)

  • Holland BIO

    HollandBIO behartigt de biotechnologische belangen van alle bedrijven die biotechnologie gebruiken en/of ontwikkelen.

    Holland BIO

  • Royal Institute of Engineers (KIVI)

    A technical network for (future) engineers. Where they can keep up to date with professional knowledge, further develop their expertise, and stay well informed through contact with other engineers.

    Royal Institute of Engineers (KIVI)

  • Netherlands Institute for Biology (NIBI)

    Information for teachers in biology education.

    Netherlands Institute for Biology (NIBI)

  • Dutch Physical Society (NNV)

    Representing the interests of physicists and physics.

    Dutch Physical Society (NNV)
A rich history

The leading association for chemists, life scientists, and process technologists for over 120 years

The KNCV was founded on April 15, 1903, by fellow chemists Willem Jorissen, Jan Rutten, and Lodewijk Reicher. At that time, the association was called the Algemene Nederlandsche Chemische Vereeniging (General Dutch Chemical Association) and had 113 members. Ernst Julius Cohen was the association's first chairman. For history buffs, we have listed the most important facts and milestones.

120+ years of KNCV at a glance

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from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Outside these hours, you can always send us an email, which we will answer as soon as possible.