FAQ
Here you find the most frequently asked questions about our campus, campus contracts and facilities.
Campus contracts
Who can become part of ETCA?
We are open to start-ups, scale-ups, leading companies, research institutes and academia that are working on addressing the challenges of the Energy Transition and have a collaborative mindset.
How can we help?
Please fill in our contact form to explain why you want to join ETCA and what you are specifically looking for from ETCA. We will then follow up with either an exploratory call, or invite you over for a visit to ETCA to explore options pending your needs. Looking forward to get in touch!
Is it possible to rent office space?
Yes, we offer both flex desks as well as dedicated business suites to meet your needs.
Is it possible to rent lab space?
Yes, we have both shared and dedicated lab spaces available for rent. ETCA is a large up-and-running laboratory facility, so in many cases you can directly benefit from the already-available shared infrastructure (e.g. industrial gasses, waste treatment, environmental permit).
Campus facilities
Who owns the Intellectual Property (IP) invented at ETCA?
By default, all exploratory conversations between ETCA members are on a non-confidential basis. If two or more parties decide to start a new collaboration, that is the right moment for them to agree on separate IP agreements.
Do I have to work with Shell if I join the campus?
No, in case of mutual interest Shell is open to collaboration, but it is not a pre-requisite for joining the campus.
What Technical Readiness Levels (TRL) can ETCA best support with its lab facilities?
TRL 3-6 is our expertise. Exceptions exist (both in the lower and higher end)
Do you provide funding?
No, ETCA is not a funding agency. We are closely connected however with multiple funding agencies and can for sure make the connection to them.
Do you provide HR support for my company?
No, ETCA does not support HR-related support.
How is ETCA different compared to other campuses?
Everything in ETCA is about further developing technologies and innovative energy solutions and bringing them to market as quickly as possible. ETCA offers great opportunities and a state-ofthe-art infrastructure to test and scale game-changing ideas. We offer a location with a combination of bright minds, innovative companies, and best of its kind laboratories. A passionate team within ETCA makes sure that the community can meet each other and explore opportunities for joint projects. Under the same roof, you will find offices and world-class laboratories with the ability to facilitate TRL 3-6 experiments. ETCA offers a collaborative ecosystem with the main goal of scaling technologies and innovation.