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Nienke Binnendijk

Secretary

Nienke initiates and leads efforts to accelerate our progress towards a circular economy. She is the Founder and Business Director of BlueCity Lab in Rotterdam. The facilities, the first of their kind in the Netherlands, include wet and dry labs to support pioneers and entrepreneurs (“bioneers”) who are developing bio-fabricated and bio-designed products. Her community-building activities include hosting events, podcasts, workshops, and public presentations. Previously Binnendijk worked with the Recycled Island Foundation, Rotterdam Youth Culture Fund, and Culture Brigade. She holds an MA in Cultural Economics and Entrepreneurship from Erasmus University.

Nienke Binnendijk
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