About us

Pioneers on a mission​

The world stands at a crossroads, between the industries of the past and the sustainable solutions of the future. At KapiteinLabs, we choose the future. We are more than a research lab.

We are pioneers of possibility, harnessing the power of plasma technology to redefine how industries interact with the environment. By transforming pollution into clean air, waste into resources, and CO₂ into opportunity, we challenge what’s possible and set new frontiers in sustainable innovation. At KapiteinLabs, we take the impossible and make it scalable. Our plasma-based solutions are designed to:

  • Erase Industrial Footprints – Eliminating up to 100% of emissions through clean, chemical-free technology.
  • Turn Emissions into Resources – Pioneering circular chemistry by converting greenhouse gases into usable raw materials.
  • Revolutionize Energy Efficiency – Reducing power consumption by up to 95%, making sustainability cost-effective.
  • Empower Industries for a New Era – Helping companies comply, compete, and lead in transitioning to a zero-waste economy.

Science meets scale

Breakthroughs only matter when they reach the world. That’s why we go beyond research, partnering with leading institutions like TU Eindhoven, ETH Zurich, and Hitachi Energy to bring plasma technology out of the lab and into the hands of industries that need it most. From waste processing and water purification to advanced chemical manufacturing, we create solutions that don’t just promise change, they deliver it.

"At KapiteinLabs, we are not waiting for the future- we are creating it."

A Call to Action: Be Part of the Transformation​

The way we make things is changing. The question is no longer whether we will transition to a cleaner world but who will lead the way.

At KapiteinLabs, we are not waiting for the future- we are creating it.

Join us. Invest in a new era of industrial sustainability. Work with us to turn emissions into opportunities. The world is evolving, let’s shape what comes next.

KapiteinLabs founder:
Andre Kapitein

”André Kapitein is an innovative entrepreneur and the founder of KapiteinLabs, a hands-on boutique R&D incubator focused on solving complex problems using the latest technologies and academic research. With a background as a self-made tech enthusiast and Big Data expert, he previously founded SmartSensors.me and is known for his holistic approach to innovation.”

KapiteinLabs Team

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Andre Kapitein

CEO/Founder – BoD

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Piet-Hein van Aalst

CSO/CMO – BoD

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Adriaan Oudemans

Product Development & Design Engineer

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David van Rijn

Digital & Content Marketer

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Gert-Jan Jacobs

Internal Controller

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Joris Bonnema

Specialist Pulsed Power Plasma Technology

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Anne-Titia de Bruin

Project Trafficker

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Jonas Aristide

Research Trafficker

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Reinier Westermann

Business Development

Interns

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Thijs Vermin

Industrial Design Graduation Intern

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Teun Spee

Industrial Design Graduation Intern

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Paul Poppink

Technical Business Administration Intern

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Femke Koning

Business Administration Graduation Intern

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Wouter Vreugdenhil

Technical Business Administration
Intern

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Shaporha Arents

Technical Business Administration
Graduation Intern

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Daan Peek

Industrial Design
Intern

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Sjuul Rötjes

MSc Electrical Engineering
Graduation Intern