An interview with Ms Vanessa Matz, Federal Minister for Science Policy. Belgian research’s position in Europe, priorities regarding science policy, federal support to the participation of Belgian researchers in European research programmes, examples of research projects supported by federal funding, digital transition in the Federal Scientific Institutions, main challenges for Belgian research at European and international level… 🧑🔬👩🔬
Belnet: An optimized service offering according to the needs of Belgian researchers
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An interview with Mr. Dirk HAEX, Engineering & Operations Director and General Director (a.i.) of Belnet What are Belnet’s key services? For the last 30 years, Belnet has made its infrastructure available to universities, colleges, federal scientific institutions (FSIs), and public or private specialized research centres of all sizes. In…
A small country, a big vision: Celebrating 40 years of Belgian remote sensing research programmes
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In the field of Earth observation (EO) – the science of gathering information about our planet through remote sensing technologies – Belgium has an impressive presence in this field, with over sixty research labs actively contributing. Belgian earth observation research programmes have played a major role in this success story – for forty years.
Assuring timely and safe access to important innovative medicines and medical devices
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Assuring timely and safe access to innovative medicines and devices 🚀 How is Belgium staying ahead in global health innovation? Discover with Hugues Malonne, CEO, how the FAMHP is transforming clinical research, streamlining access to groundbreaking therapies, and shaping EU-wide regulations – with real-world impact for patients.
Belgian Foreign Trade Agency: Expanding Horizons Together
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📈 Looking back at 2024: a year marked by growth, collaboration and global outreach. In Belgian Research, our Director General Fabienne L’Hoost reflects on the key outcomes of the Belgian economic missions, emerging economic trends, and the global impact of one sector in particular: nuclear medicine, where Belgium continues to play a pioneering role.
SynHERA: A Network at the Heart of Innovation and Societal Challenges
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In a world where societal challenges are multiplying, the role of applied research is more crucial than ever. In the Wallonia-Brussels Federation, hundreds of researchers from Universities of Applied Sciences and associated Research Centres are working to provide concrete and innovative solutions to the emerging needs of our society. At…
Sirris, 75 years of empowering Belgian companies through collective innovation
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Sirris, 75 years of empowering Belgian companies through collective innovation. Revolutionary breakthroughs, cutting-edge research, and real-world impact—Sirris is at the heart of Belgium’s industrial transformation. From AI-driven solutions to energy innovations, discover how Sirris empowers businesses to lead, adapt, and thrive in an ever-evolving global landscape. 🌍🚀
Pharma.be: Belgian biopharma remains a key growth driver for our economy
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pharma.be, the umbrella organisation for some 130 innovative pharmaceutical companies operating in Belgium, published its Pharma Figures 2022 on 30 June 2023, an annual overview of the sector’s economic footprint. The figures show once again that the biopharmaceutical sector remains in full development. However, this is no guarantee for the…
Chemical & Life Sciences Industry Innovating for a sustainable future
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© EssensciaAn interview with Mr Yves VERSCHUEREN Managing Director essenscia What are essenscia’s key figures and missions? The chemicals, plastics and life sciences sector is a very important industrial sector in Belgium. In 2023 it represented 100,000 direct jobs, 250,000 indirect jobs, 75.1 billion € turnover, and 25.2 billion €…
BELSPO: Introducing the Centre of Excellence on Species Identification and Molecular Taxonomy
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Accurate species identification of biological material is required to assess and understand biodiversity and ecosystems but also to, for example, implement animal and plant (including wildlife) trade regulations, prevent infectious disease outbreaks, screen the food chain, or deploy agricultural pest control programs. In response to the recurrent societal need for…