Research Services in Belgium

Cost Action Ca21110 - Netwoark

Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis and the single most common cause of pain and physical disability in older adults. An estimated 10% to 15% of all adults aged over 60 have some degree of OA, with prevalence being higher among women than men and likely representing underreporting which is common in many disease prevalence studies. Despite the growing OA epidemic and major socio-economic impact, the population is facing a staggering lack of disease-modifying therapies that can bring symptomatic relief and preserve joint function by preventing cartilage- and joint degeneration and thus delaying OA progression. The research specifically aimed at OA management in Europe is scattered and not strategically coordinated, although several networks have OA partly in focus, it minor part of their agenda en lacks the focus and dedicated commitment to coordinate progress. The main aim of EU-netwOArk is to set up the European Society for Osteoarthritis (EUSOA), with three major stakeholder groups, 1) patients, 2) clinicians and 3) researchers, both from academia and industry. The COST Action will allow us to start the process of building such a European Society, with the aim of coordinating and stimulating more interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary research, technological development and translation of the results to the clinic, aimed at improving the quality of life of those affected by OA in Europe. The area’s to be addressed in this Action are Primary prevention, Diagnostics, Treatment, Interaction (comorbidities) and Care Management. EU-netwOArk aims to boost new scientific breakthroughs on the five main OA themes.

201 to 500 staff

Culture Policy Room

Culture Policy Room is a think tank dedicated to advancing the practice of cultural policy-making by bridging the gap between research and policy. At Culture Policy Room, we advocate for evidence-based and informed cultural policies. We work to create a space for critical debate and empower cultural policies and practices to contribute to better decision-making and societies. At Culture Policy Room we: Feed: We provide insights, quality research, and evidence-based solutions to cultural policy debates and processes. Shape: We drive cultural policy discussions by identifying gaps, mapping trends, and foreseeing future developments. Advance: We work to connect policy, practice, and research by promoting best-case examples and cross-border collaboration. Collaborate: We are open to collaborations with like-minded organisations and professionals.

1 to 10 staff

Department Of Chemical Engineering Chis

The research in the Department of Chemical Engineering at VUB aims at developing creative solutions to challenging problems in the field of separation technology and catalysis by exploiting the new possibilities in materials engineering and nanotechnology. Key to this development process is a thorough understanding of the fundamental events, from the molecular scale to the real life application level. In our group, advanced experimental techniques (microfluidics technology, ultra high pressure instruments, high-throughput experimentation, …) are combined with state-of-the-art computer modeling methods, including molecular modeling and computational fluid dynamics, to obtain insight in the fundamental adsorption, diffusion, reaction and mass transfer effects. Integration into the traditional engineering methods allows a rational design of improved or innovative applications. Examples of current research themes are hydrocarbon separations using microporous solids development of novel capillary LC column formats, flow and mass transfer phenomena in HPLC, miniaturization and on-chip chromatography, controlled release of bio-active compounds, high-throughput catalyst screening, … On the education side, the Department of Chemical Engineering organizes the traditional courses in chemical engineering (heat and mass transfer, separation processes, reactor engineering, catalysis, environmental engineering, …) in both the Master of Science in Engineering: chemistry & materials and the Master of Science in Bio-engineering. In these courses, the importance of mathematical modeling and optimization techniques is always highly emphasized.

11 to 50 staff

Gheplab Ugent

Ghent Experimental Psychiatry Lab

11 to 50 staff

Hydro-Climate Extremes Lab H-Cel

The Hydro-Climate Extremes Lab (H-CEL) focuses on hydrology and land–climate interactions to monitor and understand the evolution of extreme events such as heavy rainfall, floods and droughts, as well as to better quantify and understand snow dynamics and their role in the hydrological cycle. The lab has long-standing expertise in hydrological modelling and in the use of remotely sensed observations to enhance these models, in stochastic modelling of hydrological variables, and in studying land–atmosphere interactions across local to global scales.

11 to 50 staff

Obiachem Group

The OBiAChem Laboratory is international research platform conducting method development for small molecules characterization. The lab is specialized in multidimensional chromatography hyphenated with mass spectrometry. We conduct fundamental research on novel technologies development in sampling, separation, characterization and data mining to provide complete analytical solution. We use our expertise to develop analytical strategies for medical, forensic, food, and various industrial applications. Our research vision aims to bridge industry and academic research. We have established several collaborations with instrusment and software providers, as well as with application-based industrial partners.

11 to 50 staff

Partout.Be

Partout. gaat op zoek naar mensen met straffe verhalen voor TV-programma's, reclamecampagnes en meer! Zoek jij een straf verhaal? Vertel het ons.

1 to 10 staff

Research Group For Urban Development - University Of Antwerp

The aim of our research group is to contribute to the development of knowledge on urban development, focused on the sustainable transformation of the city. That knowledge development concerns both the spatial and process aspects of urban development. The dual perspective of our master program on Urbanism and Spatial Planning, which focuses on the design of innovative solutions as well as strategically implementing projects in a real policy context, is reflected in the research agenda of the research group. The research thus operates at a crossroads between social sciences, human sciences, and design. Hence, we are the only research team in Flanders that combines urban design with spatial planning within a single research group.

11 to 50 staff

Technoeconomics

Techno-economic research considers technological innovations but assesses them from an economic viewpoint. We analyze the potential that a technology enables, like increased flexibility, improved efficiency, additional possibilities for new and existing customers. We calculate costs (initial investment and operational expenses) as well as (both economic and societal) benefits. Doing so, we can give insight in the overall feasibility of the suggested solutions. Technology choices, investment decisions, operational optimization, targeted market decisions can be supported by our approach. We support decision makers by translating technological innovation into business opportunities. We take up challenges in different application domains. We focus on telecom and data related technologies. Current fields of interest include smart mobility, smart energy, smart cities and smart media. We have a long-standing track record of collaboration with both industrial and academic partners, such as telecom operators, equipment vendors, solution providers, etc. We published over 250 papers in high-ranked journals and international conferences. We have been involved and are currently working in 30+ national as well as international projects.

1 to 10 staff

Ubitech Energy

UBITECH ENERGY was founded by a blend of experienced ICT Consultants and Energy Research Innovators, with a long track record in the identification, design, development and commercialization of research and innovation smart energy projects. Building upon a deep and thorough understanding of energy systems current needs and future challenges, these projects have been addressing a wide range of technologies and domains - including smart grid solutions, energy efficiency, IoT, cybersecurity and data privacy, renewables integration, energy markets and services, blockchain technology, cloud computing and big data analytics. The vision of UBITECH ENERGY is to revolutionize the energy value chain with new technologies and pave the way for its new digital era.

1 to 10 staff

Vub Uz Brussel Umcor

Improving health and healthcare with respect for patients' quality of life and autonomy is what VUB/UZB UMCOR (Universitair Medisch Centrum / University Medical Center) strives for. As such, we encourage, accommodate and support fundamental, applied, clinical, pharmaceutical, medico-social and interdisciplinary research. We develop research policy that enables groundbreaking research and innovation, while we provide hands-on dedicated support in grant applications. U = to unburden UMC researchers from administrative and grant-writing tasks M = to motivate UMC researchers to perform ground-breaking research C = to coach UMC researchers in project proposals, dissemination and communication O = to outreach about the groundbreaking research & innovation performed by our UMC staff R = to re-enforce with dedicated information and support

5001 to 10000 staff

Aqua-Erf

Aqua-ERF is the aquaculture research centre of Odisee University of Applied Sciences. With our research we contribute to the development of an economically viable aquaculture sector in Flanders and abroad. Besides carrying out research projects, Aqua-ERF also provides services for companies that want to test their products. Apart from research, education is an important keystone. Students, entrepreneurs and other interested parties can follow Odisee's aquaculture courses. Moreover, we offer the possibility to gain practical experience through internships and practical training at our facilities.

1 to 10 staff

Ccam Association

The objective of the CCAM Association is to promote and facilitate pre-competitive research on Connected, Cooperative and Automated Mobility (CCAM) within the European Research Area, by bringing together the different actors of the CCAM value chain. The Association focuses on the coordination of research and innovation activities in the field of CCAM at the European and at the international level, to harmonise European R&I efforts to accelerate the implementation of innovative CCAM technologies and services.

1 to 10 staff

Ects Academy

The ECTS Academy has be founded as a daughter society of the ECTS. The concept follows the model of interdisciplinary Young Academies: young researchers self-organise their society to foster personal contact and networking among the most talented young scientists. The ECTS Academy represents the most talented PostDoc researchers in the musculoskeletal field in Europe and is aimed at strengthening the future of musculoskeletal research by attracting top scientists and assisting them in setting up their research network. Scientific excellence and cooperative engagement for advancing musculoskeletal research are key requirements for being elected to the membership.

11 to 50 staff

Emphasis On Plant Phenomics

EMPHASIS is a pan-European distributed infrastructure listed on the ESFRI Roadmap for multi-scale plant phenotyping and simulation for food security in a changing climate. EMPHASIS aims at supporting the exploitation of crop genetic diversity required for the enhancement of plant productivity and progress in plant breeding. The infrastructure will enable diverse users to quantify a diversity of plant traits and the analysis of genotype performance in current and future agro-climatic scenarios. EMPHASIS will establish a link between data acquisition, pan-European data management and crop models simulating performance in different environmental scenarios. State-of-the-art facilities and concepts will be accessible to users from academia and industry that will deliver scientific breakthrough, innovation and maintain Europeans leadership in plant phenotyping.

1 to 10 staff

Gholdex Research In Development

Gholdex Research in Development (GRID) is a company that specializes in the development and commercialization of innovative technologies in a variety of fields. With a focus on cutting-edge research and development, GRID works to create solutions that address some of the world's most pressing challenges.

1 to 10 staff

Id3 Medical

Id3 Medical is a young and ambitious Belgian CRO with International expansion. We facilitate the integration of innovation, research and business development in the medtech society. Our team links a network of Key Opinion Leaders with companies, scientific organisations and interventional specialists to improve both patient outcome and business development.

1 to 10 staff

Ku Leuven M-Group

M-Group addresses the rising unmet market need for more innovative and practical targeted mechatronic developments. This in close contact with the companies through (i) small consultancy assignments,(ii) longer-term innovation projects towards implementation of technology or more fundamental research projects. The group is true to the mechatronic approach, in which interdisciplinary design takes place with a view to the whole, and not just the sub-aspects - holistic design, in which the part to be designed is seen as part of a larger system. M-Group focuses on following directly applicable expertise and competences. Machine systems and control A first pillar focuses on machine design, lifetime monitoring, tribology (friction and lubrication), drive systems, and model-based system control. Mechanical Structures Modern structures evolve to lightweight design and require embedding of sensors and actuators (smart devices). The focus lies on lightweight constructions, numerical and experimental validation tools, analysis and optimization, durability. Electrical and electronic systems Dependable electronics under harsh conditions, focusing on hardware: design techniques, virtual and physical testing, mission- and safety-critical systems, ElectroMagnetic Compatibility. Software coding Modern systems need reliable software in terms of detection, recovery and resilient behavior. Key topics are validation techniques (in virtual harsh environments through error injection), functional safety (IEC 61508 ISO 26262), model-based development, embedded software. Sensors, sensor networks, and sensor data fusion In the light of IoT and industry 4.0 data is central. Sensor hardware, sensor energy efficiency, communication, scalability, swarm sensors, embedded computing, distributed and heterogeneous data.

11 to 50 staff

Ku Leuven-Digalab

The mission of the lab is to measure the bacterial metabolism in healthy and diseased people, to modify gut bacterial metabolism by dietary interventions and to evaluate its impact on human health.

11 to 50 staff

Lava - Lees- En Adviesgroep Volwassenen Met Autisme

Reading and Advisory group of Autistic Adults

11 to 50 staff

Mithra Cdmo

1 to 10 staff

Polish Science Contact Agency Polsca Of The Polish Academy Of Sciences In Brussels

The Polish Science Contact Agency PolSCA of the Polish Academy of Sciences in Brussels promotes and supports the participation of the Polish scientific community in the Horizon Europe framework program, especially of the PAS Institutes. The PolSCA office connects scientists, creates information exchange networks, organizes information and promotion events and develops guides supporting Polish researchers in international activities. The mission of PolSCA is to increase the participation of the Polish scientific community in interna-tional projects and initiatives, primarily in Horizon Europe, through promotional, information and expert activities. PolSCA carries activities like expert support, information exchange networking, the development of thematic guides and assistance in finding partners for the implementation of joint projects. PolSCA is one of the 6 foreign research stations of the Polish Academy of Sciences, next to units operating in Paris, Rome, Vienna, Berlin, and Kiev.

1 to 10 staff

Re-Place, Central Database Of New Approach Methodologies

The RE-Place project, coordinated by Sciensano and the VUB, is an initiative from the Flemish and Brussels government to stimulate the use of ‘New Approach Methodologies (NAMs)’. New and innovative technologies continue to be developed across the life sciences: computer modelling, artificial intelligence, sophisticated cell cultures, organ-on-a-chip and many more. These technologies are also referred to as ‘NAMs’. In regulatory toxicology, NAMs are successfully applied for different endpoints, especially in the field of local toxicity, thereby resulting in the use of less or even no experimental animals. For systemic toxicity however, the situation is more complex. The same is true for biomedical research, where despite the availability of cutting-edge technologies, animal experimentation is still needed in most cases. Nevertheless, even when this is the case, NAMs play a valuable complementary role to tackle these complex research questions. As the development of NAMs is continuously evolving, relevant information on NAMs may not always be easy to find by (young) scientists. In order to facilitate access to this type of information, the Flemish and Brussels government initiated the project “RE-Place” which aims to centralize existing expertise on NAMs in Belgium in one database. We are collecting information on all NAMs that avoid the direct use of animals, even if their results still must be combined with animal experiments. NAMs are thus not necessarily one-by-one replacement methods, but can contribute to the overall replacement and reduction of animal testing. They can thus also be a single step within a broader research strategy. In order to obtain such an up-to-date inventory, we need your help. Submit your knowledge on NAMs via By doing so, you will not only have access to a reliable overview of different NAMs, but also to names of experts and research centres who have expressed willingness to pass on their knowledge.

1 to 10 staff

Readsearch.Be

READSEARCH, part of MAD-Research (Hasselt University & PXL) and the Data Science Institute (Hasselt University), stands at the intersection of design and scientific research, primarily focusing on practical studies of legibility and readability in typographic design. This unique team combines the objectivity of scientific investigation with the creativity and intuition inherent in design. In essence, READSEARCH is a conduit between the artistically reflective and the scientifically analytical. READSEARCH’s vision fosters typographic reading research by means of data-driven design and interdisciplinary collaboration and exploration. This dynamic approach ensures that READSEARCH remains at the forefront of deepening our understanding of how typography influences the reading experience. READSEARCH is a key player in the advancement of typographic education and offers a unique international Masters programme in 'Reading Type & Typography', which is aligned with our research activities. This programme focuses on students' self-initiated projects in typography, with an emphasis on exploring the connection with research on legibility and readability. The aim is to develop students' critical understanding of legibility, bridging practical and theoretical aspects within a multidisciplinary context. Our Masters students have consistently received international recognition, underlining the quality of their work and the emphasis on an interdisciplinary approach to practical legibility and experimental typography.

1 to 10 staff