About us
Knowfort is your port to game-changing technologies. Active primarily in the field of materials, we license cutting-edge, sustainable and innovative technologies.
Active in existing and emerging markets
We deliver the knowledge to solve major existing problems in various markets, such as food packaging, laminate industry and chemical manufacturing. Furthermore, we develop technologies for promising emerging markets, such as flexible display and solar industry.
A technology licensing company
Our intellectual property portfolio consists of both worldwide granted patents and associated know-how. Use all this to bring value to both your costumers and your shareholders. Find out how our innovative technologies can decrease production costs and at the same time increase the performance of your products, which results in accelerated revenue growth.
We license both proven technologies, but also embryonic or pilot-scale technologies which still need to be developed to full commercialisation. In cooperation with external parties, we develop these technologies from any stage between conceptual level, proof-of-principal and pilot-line onwards to an industrial scale adapted to the customer. Our team of skilled technicians and scientists assists you step-by-step to implement our technologies in your companies, but also work with you to improve and develop new applications.
A DSM subsidiary
Knowfort is a subsidiary of DSM. DSM creates innovative products and services in Life Sciences and Materials Sciences, improving the quality of life. DSM’s products and services are used globally in a wide range of markets and applications, supporting a healthier, more sustainable and enjoyable way of living. End markets include human and animal nutrition and health, personal care, pharmaceuticals, the automotive industry, coatings and paint, electrics & electronics, life protection and housing.
The company strategy, Vision 2010 – Building on Strengths, focuses on accelerating profitable and innovative growth of the company’s specialties portfolio. The key drivers of this strategy are market-driven growth and innovation, an increased presence in emerging economies and operational excellence. DSM has annual sales of almost EUR 9 billion and employs some 22,000 people worldwide. The company has its headquarters in the Netherlands, with locations in Europe, Asia, the Americas, Africa and Australia.