About Point-One

Point-One is an open association of high-tech industry and knowledge institutes with research and development in the Netherlands on nanoelectronics, embedded systems, and mechatronics. Together, these technology domains are the cornerstone of a global value chain with applications in healthcare, leisure, energy, transport, security and ICT.

The mission of Point-One is to realize the Phase2 innovation program "From Good to Great in Dutch Technologies". This program is a joint initiative of the Point-One members and the Ministry of Economic Affairs, aiming at strong economic growth in the Netherlands.

The innovation program has four modules, international R&D, national R&D, ecosystem support, and university-industry interaction. Point-One maintains active working groups and commitees with its members in all modules. The association is supervised by an elected board of executives from participating industries and knowledge institutes.

The Point-One Office is located on High Tech Campus 69-3C, 5656 AG Eindhoven, phone +31(0)88-5554333.

Smart Cities Seminar May 2011 Paris

The French cluster Advancity, the Dutch clusters Point-One (High Tech Systems)  and HTAS (Automotive Systems) and the Science & Technology Counsellors Office from the Dutch Embassy in Paris organised on May 26 and 27 the Smart Cities Seminar. Approximately 60 Dutch and French representatives from organisations involved in creating and implementing smart solutions for cities with regard to energy and mobility, shared their knowledge and experience. The program of the first day focussed on smart energy, the program of the second day on smart mobility. Click here to find links to the programme of the seminar and presentations of the plenary sessions in the morning.