25 June 2026
Listen tip: MICS in development featured in Ruimte Zat! podcast
The development of MICS – the Mechatronics Innovation Campus Schiedam – is gaining momentum. In the Ruimte Zat! podcast by Stadszaken.nl, key stakeholders share how the campus is taking shape step by step and the ambitions driving it.
From vision to reality
In this episode, Stef de Vos, Doekle Terpstra and Gregor Heemskerk (CMC) speak with host Jan Jager. They discuss how MICS is evolving into a leading innovation cluster for mechatronics between Delft and Rotterdam. The focus is not only on the physical campus, but also on its programme and the collaboration between businesses, education and government.
The conversation makes one thing clear: MICS is not a future vision. The development is happening now. The campus is attracting a growing number of companies and knowledge institutions and is taking concrete shape.
The power of collaboration
A central theme in the podcast is collaboration. By bringing together knowledge, talent and entrepreneurship, an ecosystem emerges in which innovation can accelerate. MICS plays a connecting role in this, offering space for both established companies and new initiatives.
A new position for the SchieDistrict
The repositioning of the ’s‑Gravelandsepolder within the SchieDistrict is also discussed. This area is developing into a place where working, learning and innovating come together. MICS is providing a strong impulse to this development and contributes to the appeal of the wider region.
Importance for the regional economy
The podcast highlights how campuses such as MICS are becoming increasingly important for the regional economy. They drive innovation, strengthen the manufacturing sector and create opportunities for talent development. In doing so, they directly contribute to the economic strength and future resilience of the region.
Please note: the podcast is in Dutch.