Zernikelaan 17 is a unique area: a meeting of innovation. Many initiatives in the area of sustainable energy and innovation in this area originate here or remain (semi-) permanently established here. A selection from the special 'residents' of our unique piece of North Groningen.
5Groningen | Connected to the future
5Groningen is transforming North Groningen into the ultimate testing ground for the latest generation of mobile internet. Entrepreneurs and non-profit organizations join forces with experts to test 5G applications. The pilot area is called the 5G Field Lab and is located on the EnTranCe site. The applications being tested concern developments in the care, energy, traffic and logistics sectors, agriculture and living environments.

BuildinG | At home in the future
BuildinG is the knowledge and innovation center for future-proof building. At BuildinG, entrepreneurs, researchers and governments come together to test and develop new products that can be used in North Groningen and beyond. Earthquake-resistant, life-resistant and energy-efficient: BuildinG is at home in the future. Building is the breeding ground for innovative construction. It is a knowledge and innovation center for future-proof building. BuildinG is for and by entrepreneurs and residents and made possible by the Economic Board of Groningen, Hanze University Groningen, TNO and Bouwend Nederland.

Zernike Advanced Processing (ZAP) | Working together on practical projects
A unique test environment for biobased experiments in the Northern Netherlands. Groningen is a strong agricultural and industrial area, can act as a flywheel for the high-quality possible use of residual flows from the biomass and the optimization of the processes involved. ZAP stands for Zernike Advanced Processing and is a unique test environment for biobased experiments in the Northern Netherlands.
