Our mission

As the driving force behind the Vice-Rectorate for Innovation & Industry Relations, VUB TechTransfer is dedicated to valorising applied research through knowledge & technology transfer to foster innovation that benefits society. The income generated through these activities is reinvested to support and enhance excellence in research. 

With their in-depth expertise, the VUB TechTransfer team  supports companies in accessing cutting-edge research and translating it into practical solutions. They help bridge the gap between industry needs and academic innovation, guiding researchers to align their findings with real-world challenges and fostering collaborations that generate societal impact.

VUB TechTransfer continually works to bridge the university’s research expertise with the needs of industry and society.

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Together with VUB Foundation, the philanthropic fundraising team, and Crosstalks, the interdisciplinary networking platform, VUB TechTransfer forms the Vicerectorate Innovation & Industry Relations headed by Vicerector Prof. Dr. Ir. Peter Schelkens. He is full professor at the Faculty of Engineering, was vice dean until 2024 and is member in various internal and external councils and committees. He received an ERC-grant in 2013 and has extensive experience in fundamental as well as applied and industrial research. 

Want to help to invest in excellence? Visit VUB Foundation

Interested in an interdisciplinary networking platform? Visit Crosstalks 

Look at our latest Annual Report for facts & figures and the achievements of the Vice-rectorate Innovation & Industry Relations.