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Nijverheidslaan 48
1382 LK Weesp
Netherlands
About

Royal Smit & Zoon is the world leading supplier of sustainable chemicals for leather manufacturing. We provide solutions for tanning, wet-end, finishing and beamhouse with our three main brands Smit, Codyeco and Nera. 

We are committed to develop innovative products and solutions throughout our product offering as each drop makes a difference. 

Royal Smit & Zoon is a 7th generation family owned company and started out in 1821. It has since grown into a worldwide renowned player that develops solutions for the leather industry. Our customers are active in industries such as automotive, fashion, furniture, outdoor, aviation and footwear. And, they have one thing in common: our customers all share the urgency for a more sustainable leather value chain.

Our mission is to create a socially and environmentally sustainable leather value chain by 2025, together. 

AI model to forecast future demand (Artificial Intelligence & Data Science Hackathon)


  • HBO & WO students in all fields of study.

  • Sint Janssingel 92, 5211 DA 's-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands, Onsite
  • 6 Nov 2025
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Every drop counts, optimization of an industrial spray dryer

Develop an integrated energy optimisation plan for SD42 and SD403 that: reduces energy consumption (gas + electricity) per tonne of product,increases process stability, provides input for the long-term energy transition (e.g. reduced gas dependency), is directly usable for decision-making.


  • Enthusiastic students from all fields of study

  • Neonweg 41, 3812 RE Amersfoort, Netherlands, Onsite
  • 10 Jun 2026
Deadline registration 3 Jun 2026
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