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Axiles Bionics has successfully closed the first €6 million tranche of an €8 million Series A financing round. This significant investment will accelerate the global rollout of Lunaris, its cutting-edge biomimetic prosthetic foot, and advance the development of next-generation bionic devices.

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.

VUB, ULB and Sibelga signed a framework agreement to establish a long-term partnership in research, development, education, and training within the energy sector.

The Center for Social Innovation (CSI Cyprus) is actively developing proposals for the upcoming Horizon Europe funding calls under Pillar II, specifically within Cluster 2 'Culture, Creativity, and Inclusive Society' and Cluster 3 'Civil Security for Society'.

Pioneering biotech company Spica, with headquarters in Belgium and roots and research in Denmark has announced a strategic collaboration with the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) and VIB.

VUB spin-off Axiles Bionics takes centre stage in the Belgian Pavilion, showcasing the Lunaris prosthetic foot, which mimics the natural motion of the human ankle.

On 8 May, VUB made its mark at Knowledge for Growth 2025. With pitches, panels, and plenty of networking, it was a day full of ideas and meaningful connections.

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.

A powerful new European photonics initiative — PhotonHub PHACTORY — has launched under the leadership of Brussels Photonics (B-PHOT) at VUB, coordinated by Professor Hugo Thienpont.

Sentometrics, a VUB and UGent spin-off, is partnering with Trends Business Information to bring its cutting-edge news analytics technology to a wider business audience.

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.

Meet Sophie Cammaerts, IP & Licensing Administrator and Paralegal at VUB TechTransfer. She plays a crucial role in managing VUB’s IP portfolio and providing legal support.

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.

VUB and VIB celebrated the grand opening of the Bio Incubator Brussels. The event featured key speeches, guided tours, and networking, marking a new era for biotech innovation.

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.

On March 4, 2025, VUB TechTransfer hosted the TechTransfer Talk: Bridging Research & Business, exploring the business developer’s role in connecting applied research with the business world.

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.

Get to know Elisabeth Rabaey 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.

VUB and VIB are launching the new Bio Incubator Brussels on the green VUB Main Campus, providing a collaborative space for innovation in biotechnology and health tech.

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.

The VUB spin-off Universum Digitalis, has built a strong reputation in digital art preservation. Specializing in advanced imaging and multimedia solutions, the company has collaborated with renowned museums and cultural institutions to bring historical masterpieces into the digital age.

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 REBORN consortium has received an EU grant. Prof. Maitane Berecibar, head of the Battery Innovation Center in the MOBI research group at VUB, will coordinate this project.

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.

The ERIS team proudly announces that the TriFluorium consortium has received an EU grant. Prof. Marc Elskens from the VUB Department of Chemistry (DSCH) and Prof. Luc Leyns from the VUB Biology Department will coordinate this project for VUB.

The ERIS team proudly announces that the ANIMA MUNDI 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 SUNAJUST II consortium has received an EU grant. Prof. Caroline Buts of the Brussels School of Governance (BSoG) will coordinate the project for VUB.

On Wednesday and Thursday, October 23rd and 24th, the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (hosted the 2nd EUTOPIA Network Studio on Urban Mobility.

The ERIS team proudly announces that the PLURIDENTITIES consortium has received an EU grant. Prof. Jill Surmont of the Multidisciplinary Institute for Teacher Education (MILO) will coordinate the project for VUB.

Advanced digital technologies, notably Artificial Intelligence, are capable of developing new and beneficial products and services through the manipulation of data and improve their performance when they have access to greater quantities of data.  In a recently published article, titled "Brainw...

The ERIS team proudly announces that the TRIFFID consortium has received an EU grant. The project for VUB will be led by Prof. Vagelis Papakonstantinou of the Cyber & Data Security Lab (CDSL).

The ERIS team proudly announces that the SSCH consortium has received an EU grant. Prof. Lieselot Vanhaverbeke of the electromobility research centre (MOBI) at Vrije Universiteit Brussel will lead the project for VUB.

The ERIS team proudly announces that the cPAID consortium has received an EU grant. The project for VUB will be led by Prof. Vagelis Papakonstantinou of the Cyber & Data Security Lab (CDSL).

Fresh off the press! VUB's 2023 achievements in innovative applied research, IP, spin-offs, philanthropic fundraising and much more! Read or download the digital version here.

The ERIS team proudly announces that the consortium DIGIT-ABLE has received an EU grant. The project for VUB will be led by Prof. An Jacobs of the VUB department of imec-SMIT.

The ERIS-team proudly announces that the consortium VICT3R has received an EU grant. Prof. Mahieu Vincken of the department of Pharmaceutical and Pharmacological Sciences of VUB will coordinate the project.

This program will be launched in October 2024, offering VUB researchers a structured program to turn their research into entrepreneurial ventures.

To learn more about his career and vision, check out the interview with Hugo.

The ERIS-team is proud to announce that the consortium GANNDALF has received an EU grant. The project will be coordinated by Prof. Vagelis Papakonstantinou of the research group Cyber & Data Security Lab (CDSL), for VUB.

The ERIS-team is proud to announce that the consortium PopEye has received an EU grant. The project will be coordinated by Prof. Vagelis Papakonstantinou of the research group Cyber & Data Security Lab (CDSL), for VUB.

The ERIS team is happy to announce that Trisha Meyer, Professor of Digital Governance and Participation at VUB, Brussels School of Governance, Research Centre for Digitalisation, Democracy and Innovation (CD2I), is part of an international consortium that has been awarded an European grant for the p...

Precirix launched an Academic Access Program for its proprietary imaging tracer, CAM-FAP-Ga-68.

The ERIS team is happy to announce that Wim De Malsche, group leader of the VUB µFlow group and Academic Director VUB MICROLAB core facility, is part of an international consortium that has been awarded a European grant for the project HaloFreeEtch.

This collaboration will drive forward new R&D initiatives, fostering breakthroughs in cancer therapy.

BIO INX develops advanced bioinks tailored for 3D bioprinting technology. Biofabrication, or bioprinting, is an emerging field within regenerative medicine focused on creating complex tissues and organs.

Led by Prof Kevin De Pauw, researcher Arnau Dillen from the Human Physiology and Sports Physiotherapy (MFYS) research group at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) has developed a brain-computer interface, in which the brain controls a robotic arm.

PhDs who graduate from research groups that collaborate with industry have a distinct advantage in finding a job in industry and in adapting quickly to the new environment.

Get to know Maxime Smits Meet Maxime, our communication Advisor for the ERIS team. She coordinates all communication and admin within the ERIS team.

Get to know Lisa Van Reepingen In this edition of 'Get to know TechTransfer', we introduce Foundation's committed Communication Officer: Lisa Van Reepingen. She coordinates all fundraising communication, including crafting direct mailing campaigns.

The ERIS team is happy to announce that Vagelis Papakonstantinou , professor of Personal Data Protection Law at the Faculty of Law & Criminology, Cyber and Data Security Lab of the Vrije Universiteit Brussel as part of a consortium that has been awarded an EU grant for the project FRODDO.

The ERIS team is happy to announce that professors Cathy Macharis and Heleen Buldeo Rai in collaboration with Philippe Lebeau, PhD, from the research group MOBILISE of the Vrije Universiteit Brussel are part of a consortium that has been awarded an EU grant for the project CodeZero.

The ERIS team is happy to announce that VUB Professor dr. ir. Danny Van Hemelrijck, Head of Department MeMC (Mechanics of Materials and Constructions) and K.A.

The ERIS team is happy to announce that Profs. dr. ir. arch. Niels De Temmerman and Waldo Galle and Margaux Lespagnard, PhD student, at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Research Lab for Architectural Engineering (AE-LAB) and Profs. Dr. Nele Aernouts and Michael Ryckewaert and dr.

The ERIS team is happy to announce that professor Boud Verbeiren of the Vrije Universiteit Brussel is part of a consortium that has been awarded an European Partnership DUT (Driving urban transitions) grant for the project GREEN-INC, co-funded by the European Commission.

The ERIS team is happy to announce that Prof. Dr. Luciano Morganti, Project lead at imec-SMIT-VUB -as part of a consortium- have been awarded an EU grant for the project B.RIGHT SPACES.

The ERIS team is happy to announce that Tim De Troyer, VUB professor of experimental aerodynamics for aeronautical and wind-energy-related applications in the FLOW research group has been awarded an EU grant as a partner in the consortium entitled: “eVTOLUTION”.

The ERIS team is happy to announce that VUB professor Paul Quinn from the Health & Ageing Law Lab (HALL) is part of a consortium that has been awarded an EU grant for the project PLANET4Health.

The ERIS team is happy to announce that prof. Joachim Cohen, dr. Steven Vanderstichelen (both members of the End-of-Life Care Research Group), together with Prof. Deborah De Moortel (Interface Demography) is coordinating the new EU-approved project, called EU-CoWork.

Get to know Natasja De Landtsheer In this edition of 'Get to know TechTransfer', we introduce our committed Management Assistant Natasja De Landtsheer. Since 2017 she has been playing a crucial role in keeping our department running smoothly.

The ERIS team is happy to announce that prof. Imre Keseru and Philippe Lebeau, PhD senior researcher at the VUB research group MOBILISE, have been awarded an EIT URBAN MOBILITY grant (co-funded by EU) for the project LogiCYCLE.

The ERIS team at VUB TechTransfer is involved in EUTOPIA Health, a 5-year Horizon Europe project that aims at spearheading health-related academic excellence and innovation in Widening Countries, which typically lag behind in terms of research and innovation activities.

The ERIS team is happy to announce that professor dr. Paul De Hert and Júlia Zomigani Barboza,of the Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Metajuridica, Fundamental Rights Research Centre (FRC) are part of a consortium that has been awarded an EU grant for the FAIR project.

The ERIS team is happy to announce that VUB Professor Ives Hubloue, Chairman of the Emergency and Disaster Medicine research group and Head of the Emergency Department at UZ Brussel, is part of an international consortium that has been awarded a European grant for the project ESCORT.

The ERIS team is happy to announce that VUB Professor Vagelis Papakonstantinou from the Cyber & Data Security Lab (CDSL) is part of an international consortium that has been awarded an European grant for the project SafeTravellers.

The ERIS team is happy to announce that VUB Professor Hugo Thienpont, Director of the Brussels Photonics innovation Center B-PHOT and Vice-rector for Innovation and Valorisation, is part of an international consortium that has been awarded a European grant for the project Phorwards21.

The ERIS team is happy to announce that VUB Professor Peter Van den Bossche, from the MOBI Electromobility Research Centre, is part of an international consortium that has been awarded a European grant for the project STAN4SWAP.

The ERIS team is happy to announce that VUB Professor Karen Celis, Head of the Department of Political Sciences, is part of an international consortium that has been awarded a European grant for the project PLEDGE.

The ERIS team is happy to announce that Philippe Westbroek, Coordinator of VUBTechTransfer ERIS Cell, has been awarded an EU grant as part of the consortium EUTOPIA_HEALTH...

The ERIS team is happy to announce that VUB Professor Hugo Thienpont, Vice-Rector for Innovation and Valorisation and Head of the Brussels Photonics Innovation Center B-PHOT, and his co-workers Tine De Pauw and Astghik Chalyan are part of an international consortium that has been awarded a European...

Introducing Philippe, the dedicated coordinator of ERIS and founding father of the MSCA-COFUND IMPACT project.

The ERIS team is happy to announce that VUB Professor Sebastian Oberthür, Director of the Research Centre for Environment, Economy and Energy, is part of an international consortium that has been awarded a European grant for the project RETOOL.

Collibra exhibited resilience and strategic brilliance in 2023, adapting to industry shifts and emphasizing sustainable growth, as CEO Felix Van de Maele discusses in De Tijd.

Universum Digitalis, a VUB spin-off, has digitalized the works of Flemish primitive Hans Memling...

Introducing Mohammad, our committed Business Developer specializing in European projects at VUB TechTransfer.

On Thursday, November 16th, the annual IOF-TTO Flanders event unfolded, providing a platform for collaboration and inspiration.

The European Union has recently granted a European patent to the "Strain-Amplifying Transducer," heralding a new era for the field of civil engineering and construction.

On October 12, we honored Hugo Thienpont for his remarkable achievements in photonics, and acknowledged our VUB fellow, Akira Hiruma...

This new funding will allow ABSCINT to initiate Phase II Clinical Trail for their HER2 program.

Swave Photonics have recently secured additional seed extension funding, which will enable them to unveil their HXR chip in the coming months.

We are thrilled to announce that 2 out of the 4 approved projects were VUB projects.

Introducing Tuur, our dedicated Knowledge Valorisation Officer.

Introducing David, our committed Incubator Manager at TechTransfer...

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HU3DINKS project brings together expert companies for the development of human tissue-based inks...

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VUB-imec spin-off SAY IT Labs develops advanced speech recognition technology for people with language or speech problems.

Precirix expands clinical trial of CAM-H2 to the US with production at Evergreen...

Collibra assists Colruyt Group in creating a data catalogue.