Deltares
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Deltares was established on January 1, 2008, following the findings of the Wijffels Committee, from the merger of:
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GeoDelft
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Delft Hydraulics, previously known as the Waterloopkundig Laboratorium (Hydraulic Research Laboratory)
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Parts of TNO–Building and Underground
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Parts of the specialized services RIZA, RIKZ, and DWW from Rijkswaterstaat.
Initially, the name Delta Institute was considered. However, this name had been used until 1992 by another organization: the Delta Institute for Hydrobiological Research. This organization is now part of the Netherlands Institute of Ecology (NIOO-KNAW). By 2008, the Delft laboratory had become known by the English name WL | Delft Hydraulics, and in an effort to consolidate knowledge with similar institutes, it was merged with other research institutes and sections of Rijkswaterstaat, becoming known by its present name.
Deltares, an independent research institute for applied research in the field of water and subsurface. Deltares work throughout the world and guided by the major societal issues, for which Deltares knowledge is indispensable. This is what drives their colleagues.
Deltares operations focus on, among other things: Water management, Water safety, Hydraulic engineering, Groundwater, Soil management, Geology, Ecology, Water quality, River and coastal morphology.​
Innovation hub: Deltares serves as a hub for innovation and work in co-creation with universities, research institutes, businesses, NGOs, and governments worldwide. Working with data and models is at the core of our work, share knowledge globally through software solutions. Deltares combine domain expertise with the use of new technologies such as artificial intelligence. Deltares knowledge is documented to ensure the continuity of knowledge base.
Worldwide active: Deltares active in the Netherlands and Europe, North and South America, Oceania, Asia and Africa. Internationally, have forged a number of important, long-term strategic partnerships. The goal is to continue to strengthen these and at the same time build new ones, so that can learn, innovate and have an impact together.
Mission-driven: Deltares focus on the major challenges in the world, the major societal issues and international and national ambitions. Societal impact determines priorities and actions.
All proposals are viewed through the perspective of global climate agreements and the national and international missions of the Dutch government, the EU and the United Nations.
As a TO-2 institute, Deltares adheres to the principles of the Dutch code of conduct for research integrity (NWO): honesty, due care, transparency, independence and responsibility.
