THUAS joins the World Horti Center ecosystem

By joining forces, we are working on urgent societal challenges, including sustainable food production, the energy transition, healthy nutrition, and digitalization within the horticulture sector.

The collaboration will take shape within the World Horti Center ecosystem, where education, research, industry, and government come together. Students, researchers, and professionals work in living labs, research projects, and challenge-based education on concrete solutions with both regional and international impact.

Elisabeth Minnemann, President of the Executive Board: "By structurally connecting education, research, and practice, we create solutions that truly make an impact. Together with World Horti Center, we train talent and accelerate innovations for a sustainable and healthy future."

Various areas of expertise

A unique aspect of this collaboration is the involvement of several Centres of Expertise of THUAS. From their respective fields, they contribute to the development of innovative solutions for the horticulture sector and related societal issues:

• The Centre of Expertise Mission Zero focuses on sustainability, the circular economy, and the energy transition;
• The Centre of Expertise Digital Operations & Finance focuses on digitalization, data, sensor technology, and AI applications;
• The Centre of Expertise Health Innovation develops solutions in the areas of health, nutrition, and prevention;
• The Centre of Expertise Global & Inclusive Learning contributes to future-proof education, labor market development, and inclusive innovation.

Puck van Holsteijn, CEO of World Horti Center: "At World Horti Center, we bring education, research, and industry together in practice. By strengthening this collaboration, we accelerate innovation and develop talent that contributes to the future of the horticulture sector."