Online communities
Exclusive online communities for technical problem solvers
KIVI members have access to online communities for exchanging in-depth technical information, and everything you want to know as a professional working in engineering and technology sectors to stay up-to-date. You will find a wealth of technical knowledge, professional insights and career opportunities in the technical sector.
- Join subject-specific communities that reflect your technical interests.
- Start your own community on specific technical topics or challenges.
- Share technical expertise, exchange ideas on engineering issues and stay up-to-date in your field and beyond.
- Discover internships and graduate projects focused on technical challenges.
- Expand your professional network with like-minded engineers and technical experts.
Get access to KIVI's technical knowledge networks
Whether you want to share technical knowledge, look for innovative solutions to complex problems or network with colleagues who share your passion for engineering, the online KIVI communities offer it all. Make connections with technical professionals today and contribute to the future of engineering and innovation!
Access to the KIVI online communities is exclusive to members. Not a member yet? Join now and explore a world of opportunities.
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Current Topics
KIVI's thematic communities give you the opportunity to focus as a group on a specific goal and topic.
Some communities act as specialised knowledge centres where you can deepen your expertise within a specific field. Others form interdisciplinary intersections where engineers and professionals from various fields come together around broader societal issues and technological challenges.
Join one of the thematic online communities below.
(Only accessible for members)
Sounding board group Engineers & Energy Transition
Help shape the future of sustainable energy. This multidisciplinary group provides objective, science-based insights on the technological aspects of the energy transition to politicians and society.
Geonet knowledge base
Dive into the depths of geotechnical knowledge. Geonet is your digital gateway to an extensive archive full of files, projects and literature on geotechnical engineering. Explore this treasure trove of information and strengthen your expertise in soil and foundation engineering.
EngD Community
Highlighting the EngD programme’s distinctive contribution to the Dutch innovation ecosystem through advanced engineering, industry collaboration, and impact-driven research & development.
Community Cluster: Energy for Tomorrow
Technology as the Engine of the Transition
Themes:
- Renewable energy and heat;
- Smart and sustainable energy infrastructure;
- Energy and society;
- Circular and nature-inclusive construction.
Community Cluster: Smart and Healthy Living
Technology for People and Society
Themes:
- Technology for health and prevention;
- Liveable and inclusive cities;
- Digital balance and security;
- Green as a foundation for well-being.
Community Cluster: From Footprint to Positive Nature Impact
Technology for a Liveable Planet
Themes:
- Food security and sustainable agriculture;
- Climate and COâ‚‚ reduction;
- Resource use in value chains;
- Biodiversity and land use;
- Water and global cooperation.
Community Cluster: Safety and Security
Technology for a Resilient World
Themes:
- Secure digital and physical infrastructure;
- Future-oriented defence and crisis response;
- Technology and global inequality;
- Trade, power, and equitable structures.