Research & Innovation
Flemish universities of applied sciences are firmly rooted in the field. They collaborate with partners in the field in various ways, for example, in research & innovation, dual learning, or workplace learning.
Nine domains of expertise
Practice-oriented research at the Flemish universities of applied sciences is the driving force behind innovation. The knowledge and expertise gained through this research can be applied directly in practice. Discover its impact and get inspired by how a university of applied sciences can help your organisation take the next step in its innovation journey.
Getting started with AI in your SME?
Almost every SME is sitting on a wealth of data — from sales and customer insights to production data. Artificial intelligence (AI) can help you turn that data into practical solutions for real business challenges.
Automation, predictive analytics, smarter planning, more efficient workflows … the possibilities are extensive. But where do you start?
Expertise Finder
Chances are that the answer to your question — or part of it — already exists within previous research and innovation projects. Use the Expertise Finder to quickly discover relevant projects, knowledge and expertise across the Flemish Universities of Applied Sciences and Arts.
Try the Expertise Finder yourself
Thematic Tables
A thematic session might be just your thing! The questions you have are almost certainly shared by others. Through its Thematic Tables, Blikopener brings together a wide range of stakeholders — companies, organisations, funders, public authorities, customers, and more — to discuss a specific topic. What do you think?
Be amazed by the innovation offer
Innovating together: more than 2,000 researchers from the Flemish universities of applied sciences conduct practice-oriented research and make their expertise available to your company or organisation. They look for innovative solutions to your challenges or ensure effective implementation tailored to your needs.
