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Discover the real-world impact of VUB's innovative research in 2025 with our newly released Annual Report 2025. From new spin-offs to impactful industry collaborations, check out the full report for all the details.

VUB is a structural partner of the FTI Festival in Brussels. From tours on the Etterbeek campus to visits at research centres on the outskirts of Brussels, get a unique behind-the-scenes look at research that is helping shape the future.

InterACT is a postdoctoral research and training programme, designed to help researchers translate scientific knowledge into meaningful societal and policy-relevant impact. Express your interest to host a researcher at your organisation without any costs.

The ERIS team is happy to announce that Prof. Dr. Wendy Van den Broeck and Mr. Simon Delaere have been awarded ORIGINS project under HORIZON-CL4-2025-03 call.

The ERIS team is happy to announce that Prof. Dr. Geoffrey Aerts has been awarded AISHA project under DIGITAL-2025-SKILLS-08 call.

The ERIS team is happy to announce that Prof. Theun Pieter van Tienoven has been awarded OPTIME project under Horizon Europe cluster 2.

VUB TechTransfer and Foundation hosted a TechTransfer Talk, introducing researchers to collaboration models that serve as catalysts for sustainable funding and expanded professional networks.

The IIHE is building 1,600 high-tech silicon modules for CERN’s CMS upgrade. A recent visit by WEWIS to the VUB campus highlights this Belgian collaboration pushing the limits of particle physics.

The ERIS team has obtained a top-ranking score and a total EU budget of € 2.368.800 for the new postdoctoral programme InterACT.

At Vrije Universiteit Brussel ─ the sole beneficiary and coordinator ─ Caroline Buts and Seppe Maes lead the development of this training programme, building on years of expertise in EU State aid law and hands on experience with the first two SUNAJUST editions.

The ERIS team proudly announces that the JA PCM consortium has received an EU grant Prof. Bart Neyns from the LMMO Research Group will coordinate this consortium for VUB.

The ERIS team proudly announces that the TrueFoodS consortium has received an EU grant : Prof. Kim Van der Borght and Dr. Jorge Freddy Milian Gomez from the DIKE Research Group will coordinate this consortium for VUB.

The ERIS team proudly announces that the DRIVIN CAR consortium has received an EU grant Prof. Devoogdt Nick from the MITH Research Group will coordinate this consortium for VUB.

The ERIS team proudly announces that the INCIDENTRON consortium has received an EU grant Prof. Johan Loeckx from the Artificial Intelligence Lab Brussels will coordinate this consortium for VUB.

Get to know Ekaterina, our Intellectual Property & Licensing Administrator who plays a vital role in safeguarding innovation at VUB TechTransfer.

The ERIS team proudly announces that the EurOMo 2025 consortium has received an EU grant Prof. Tim Raats from the Studies in Media Innovation & Technology (SMIT) research group will coordinate this consortium for VUB.

The ERIS team proudly announces that the ECLIPSE consortium has received an EU grant Prof. Paul Quinn from the VUB's Law, Science Technology & Society (LSTS) research group will coordinate this consortium for VUB.

In 2025, the ERIS team noted a strong increase in Horizon Europe proposals, fueled by AI-generated content. The result: flawless submissions lacking authenticity, underscoring why ERIS matters more than ever.

From VUB student and researcher to co-founder of a VUB spin-off to President of Sony Depthsensing Solutions, a world leader in cutting-edge depth-sensing technology. Read this exclusive interview on Daniël's incredible journey.

The ERIS team proudly announces that the BIO-INTEL-MOB consortium has received an EU grant. Dr.. Evy Rombaut from the VUB’s Electromobility (MOBI) research centre will coordinate this consortium for VUB.

The ERIS team proudly announces that the SALUS consortium has received an EU grant. Prof. Vagelis Papakonstantinou from the VUB’s Cyber and Data Security Lab (CDSL) will coordinate this consortium for VUB.

The ERIS team proudly announces that the CELLAGRI consortium has received an EU grant. Prof. Wim De Malsche from the µFlow Cell will coordinate this consortium for VUB.

The ERIS team proudly announces that the STREAMING consortium has received an EU grant. Prof. Frits Heinrich from the Interdisciplinary Historical Food Studies (FOST) will coordinate this consortium for VUB.

The ERIS team proudly announces that the Phortify consortium has received an EU grant. Prof. Heidi Ottevaere, head of VUB TONA, will coordinate this consortium.

The ERIS team proudly announces that the AMALTHEA consortium has received an EU grant. Prof. Vagelis Papakonstantinou, from the Cyber and Data Security Lab (CDSL) of VUB, will coordinate this project for VUB.

The ERIS team proudly announces that the ORION consortium has received an EU grant. Prof. Vagelis Papakonstantinou, from the Law, Science, Technology and Society Research Group of VUB, will coordinate this project for VUB.

Meet Maarten, Program Manager of StartLab.Brussels for Academics. In his role, he is on a mission to connect VUB researchers with the guidance of the StartLab.Brussels entrepreneurship program, helping them transform their ideas into real-world innovations.

The ERIS team proudly announces that the SALVUS consortium has received an EU grant. Prof. Rosamunde Van Brakel, from the Law, Science, Technology and Society Research Group of VUB, will coordinate this project for VUB.

The ERIS team proudly announces that the ERIS consortium has received an EU grant. Prof. dr. De Asmundis, programme director of the postgraduate Training in Cardiac Electrophysiology & Pacing, will coordinate this project for VUB.

The ERIS team proudly announces that the FC3 consortium has received an EU grant. Prof. Hugo Thienpont, Director of Brussels Photonics at Vrije Universiteit Brussels, will coordinate this project for VUB.

The ERIS team proudly announces that the ACCLIMATE consortium has received an EU grant. Prof. Sebastian Oberthür, Director of VUB's Research Centre for Environment, Economy and Energy, will coordinate this project for VUB.

The ERIS team proudly announces that the CHIPDIPLO consortium has received an EU grant. Prof. Antonio Calcara, head of the VUB's Geopolitics and Technology Programme, will coordinate this project for VUB.

VUB professor Jan Steyaert has won the Christian B. Anfinsen Award for his work on nanobody technology and dynamic proteins.

The ERIS team proudly announces that the ACCEND consortium has received an EU grant. Prof. Geoffrey Aerts, Academic Director at FARI, will coordinate this project for VUB.

The ERIS team proudly announces that the StreamSCAPES consortium has received an EU grant. Prof. Heritiana Ranaivoson from imec-SMIT will coordinate this project for VUB.

The ERIS team proudly announces that the CRACY consortium has received an EU grant. Prof. Coen De Roover and Prof. Wolfgang De Meuter of the VUB Software language lab will coordinate this consortium for VUB.

The ERIS team proudly announces that the FLEXMCS consortium has received an EU grant. Prof. Omar Hegazy, member of MOBI VUB and head of EPOWERS Research Group, will coordinate this consortium.

The ERIS team proudly announces that the HARPOONERS consortium has received an EU grant. Prof. Omar Hegazy, member of MOBI VUB and head of EPOWERS Research Group, will coordinate this project for VUB.

Meet Twyla, Legal Advisor at VUB TechTransfer. For nearly seven years, she has been playing a crucial role in providing legal support to drive innovation. Curious about her impact? Read on to learn more!

The ERIS team proudly announces that the EURL-PH-DIPE consortium has received an EU grant. Dr. Eveline Van Honacker, from microbiology laboratory at the UZ Brussel, will coordinate this project for VUB.

The ERIS team proudly announces that the Shift2Zero consortium has received an EU grant. Prof. Heleen Buldeo Rai, from the VUB Mobilise research group, will coordinate this project for VUB.

Meet Elisabeth, Head of the VUB Foundation at VUB TechTransfer, responsible for philanthropic fundraising. She leads a passionate team dedicated to raising donations, legacies, and sponsorships to support research and education with societal impact.

Check out these 5 free webinars on Horizon Europe proposal writing running from 17-21 February 2025.

The ERIS team proudly announces that the aSIEMmetry consortium has received an EU grant. Prof. Johan Loeckx, from the VUB AI lab, will coordinate this project for VUB.

The ERIS team proudly announces that the FULL-MAP consortium has received an EU grant. Prof. Mesfin Haile Mamme, from the VUB's Sustainable Materials and Engineering (SUME) research group, will coordinate this project.

The ERIS team is happy to announce that professor dr. ir. Maarten Messagie, academic co-director of research group: EVERGi at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel is part of a consortium that has been awarded an EU grant for the project HYLIST.

The ERIS team proudly announces that the RESKILLING consortium has received an EU grant. Prof. Lieselot Vanhaverbeke, from the electromobility (MOBI) research centre at VUB, will coordinate this research project for VUB.

Meet Alessandra, our business developer in the ERIS team.

VUB and imec have proudly launched Skinetix, an innovative spin-off specializing in smart sportswear designed to advance training and rehabilitation for elite athletes.

The ERIS team proudly announces that the TORNADO consortium has received an EU grant. Prof. Vagelis Papakonstantinou from the LSTS VUB research group will coordinate this project for VUB.