Rent a pilot plant inWageningen ROOTS Innovation Hub
Are you looking for a professional pilot plant to scale up your food or agri-innovation? At ROOTS Innovation Hub Ede, you can easily rent a custom pilot plant tailored to the needs of startups, scale-ups, and research organizations in the AgriFood sector.
Whether you’re working on a new product, process optimization, or a pilot project for market launch, at ROOTS the space, expertise, and facilities you need to take your project from prototype to reality.
What is a pilot plant?
A pilot plant is a test or demonstration facility where you can carry out processes on a small industrial scale. Think of it as scaling up a laboratory formula into a working production process. This allows you to test, validate, and improve the process before fully committing to large-scale production.
At ROOTS , you ROOTS in a professional, shared, or private pilot space with access to support, a network, and facilities. We’re part of the Foodvalley, which makes it easy for you to connect with research institutions and production partners.
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The pilot plant process at a glance
A pilot plant typically goes through the following phases:
- A pilot plant typically goes through the following phases:
- Validation of your prototype or formula
- Design of the pilot process (e.g., mixing lines, fermentation, packaging)
- Construction & layout in the space
- Test phase and scaling up
- Collecting and optimizing data
- Further development or market launch
At ROOTS , we ROOTS you every step of the way, together with our regional partners.
Available buildings & locations in and around Ede
Building 85 World Food Center Ede
Office units (27 m²) available: 2
Building 86 World Food Center Ede
Office units (27 m²) available: 2
Friso Barracks World Food Center Ede
Office units (50 m²) available: 1
Flexible workspaces: 7 single desks available
Why rent a pilot plant from ROOTS?
ROOTS unique benefits for pioneers in the food, agriculture, and biotech sectors:
- Located in the Frisokazerne on the World Food Center grounds in Ede
- Additional space for experimentation in buildings 85 and 86, specifically for startups and scale-ups
- Close to NIZO, WUR, StartLife, and other R&D partners
- Direct access to lab and pilot facilities (scalable)
- Part of an active innovation community
- Space for your own setup or shared use
- Flexible rental options, with no long-term commitments
- Reception area with coffee, tea, and meeting rooms included
Who are our pilot plants intended for?
- Agri-food startups and scale-ups looking to scale up
- R&D teams at food manufacturers
- Biotech or food tech companies looking to conduct pilot projects
- Researchers or engineers who want to conduct tests under real-world conditions
ROOTS in providing space for entrepreneurs in the early to growth stages. We work with you to support your process and your growth goals.
Prime location inWageningen
The World Food Center is located in the heart of Foodvalley: the “Silicon Valley” of the agri-food sector. The location is:
- 100 meters from theWageningen station
- Easily accessible by car and public transportation
- Surrounded by research institutions, laboratory facilities, and network partners
Ready to launch your pilot?
Work on your pilot project in a space that grows with you. ROOTS the premier location for pilot plants inWageningen.
* Schedule a tour
* Call Louis de Boer: +31 6 54754488
* Email: l.boer@bpd.nl
Available spaces & prices
In buildings 85 & 86, startups and scale-ups can experiment with:
- Available 24/7
- Rooms of approximately 27 m² with heating, lighting, UTP, and a private key
- Can be set up as a pilot plant, lab space, test kitchen, or storage area
Prices:
- Price per room: €245 per month (including internet and a deposit for utilities)
- Price per wing (5 rooms + restroom facilities): €1,085 per month
- Rental Agreement, flexible and with no security deposit
ROOTS temporarily located in these buildings (prior to their demolition to make way for the WFC Hotel) and therefore offers affordable, flexible space to ambitious entrepreneurs.
See also
- Rent office space in Ede
- Rent a lab space
- Flexible Workspaces & Coworking
- Storage space and commercial space
- Meeting rooms at the Frisokazerne
'Lively and cozy'
I enjoy the vibrancy and conviviality that others bring but most of all the opportunities from the World Food Center and the Foodvalley region to bring these innovations to a better world faster!
Theo Verleun, GOA Ventures
'Build and grow from here'
We wanted to be in the center of all the food startups. Also, Wageningen University & Research is close by. It's a perfect place to build your network and continue to grow a;s startup business.
Iris Rijnaarts-Modder, WholeFiber
'Everything comes together here'
For us at ROOTS Innovation Hub on the WFC grounds everything comes together. The location is central in the Netherlands and because we want to grow, its location near the train station attracts young talented people.
Benjamin Maclean, Cano-ela
Frequently Asked Questions About Pilot Plants
A pilot plant is a testing facility where you carry out small-scale processes to turn prototypes or recipes into production-ready solutions.
A demo plant is primarily intended to show customers or partners a working system. A pilot plant is primarily focused on testing and validation.
The price depends on the space, duration, amenities, and level of support. Please contact us for a free quote.
Yes, you can install your own setups in consultation with us. We’ll work with you to ensure safety and proper connections.
That's possible. ROOTS both shared and private spaces, depending on your needs.