Scientific breakthroughs and revolutionary technologies will be required to satisfy the fundamental needs of the world’s population during the coming years. It is expected that the world’s population will increase by nearly fifty per cent during the next forty years while people will simultaneously continue to pursue a higher standard of living. The growth is even so great that, if predictions are correct, we will need six earths by 2050 to ensure all our needs are met. Technology can assist in steering these alarming prospects in a positive direction for current and future generations.

Delft University of Technology makes a significant contribution towards the development of responsible solutions for these urgent social problems with its unique technological infrastructure, broad knowledge, worldwide reputation and successful students. Delft University of Technology profiles itself based on four important social topics: energy, environment, infrastructure and health. Delft University of Technology develops medical technologies such as virtual reality training methods for surgeons, tools for minimally invasive surgery, the highly advanced Delft Shoulder and Elbow Model (DSEM), 3D image processing of the heart, microelectronics for tissue vitality and radio isotopes for diagnostics and treatment of diseases together with its academic and industrial partners in the area of health.

Delft University of Technology is an all-round institution that offers education and carries out research in technological sciences. Education, research and valorisation are strongly directed towards applicability. 15,000 Bachelor and Master’s students and 5,000 employees work and study at the Delft University of Technology in an environment where technological sciences and society come together. Delft University of Technology has eight faculties and a number of laboratories, research institutions and schools. It is not only the oldest but also the largest technology university in the Netherlands.

TU Delft Valorisation Centre