On January 15, partners of the MITC, together with educational institutions Windesheim and Firda, met in Marknesse for an inspiring Connect & Create session on Smart Mobility.
In an energetic and structured brainstorm, shared knowledge questions and current challenges were translated into promising collaborations and concrete first follow-up actions.
Marknesse, November 28, 2025 – The Royal Netherlands Aerospace Centre (NLR) has officially opened the Energy to Propulsion Test Facility (EPTF) in Marknesse.
This unique, modular facility enables NLR and its partners to safely and thoroughly test new propulsion technologies, with a strong focus on hydrogen-electric powertrains. This represents a significant contribution to accelerating the sustainability of aviation.
Mbo college Firda Emmeloord and the applied research organization NLR are collaborating to launch an MBO program ‘Drone Operations Specialist’ in 2026. Firda will provide the education, while NLR supplies expertise and facilities. With this partnership, the organizations are responding to the increasing demand for qualified drone operators and the ambitions for the new MITC in Marknesse.
On Wednesday, September 25, the very first Connect & Create session took place at the MITC pavilion in Marknesse. The theme: Cybersecurity. This is an urgent and complex issue that transcends sectors and disciplines.
The Province of Flevoland is making €6 million available for the further development of the Mobility & Infrastructure Test Center (MITC) in Marknesse. This contribution forms the foundation for the joint plans of the MITC partners to develop the area into a (inter)national center for smart mobility. The funds will be used to strengthen test facilities, knowledge infrastructure, campus development, and to facilitate education.
May 21, 2025, Marknesse – The Royal Netherlands Aerospace Centre (NLR) today launches the Quick Response Drone Facility (QRDF) in Marknesse.
We are proud to share that DNW (German-Dutch Wind Tunnels) has won the international ‘Facility of the Year’ award for their new Automotive Test Section (ATS) in Marknesse.
On December 10, the German-Dutch Wind Tunnels (DNW) celebrated the opening of its newest test facility, the Automotive Test Section (ATS).
The zoning plan for the development of a Mobility and Infrastructure Test Center (MITC) in Marknesse is final. The two appeals that were still pending against the zoning plan have been withdrawn.
The Ministry of Defense may want to join the planned Mobility and Infrastructure Test Center (MITC) in Marknesse. This is intended to become a test center located next to the Waterloopbos.
