Science and technology in Brussels
Science and technology in Brussels, the central region of Belgium (Europe), is well developed with the presence of several universities and research institutes.
Technology institutes and universities
Technology institutes
The Brussels-Capital Region is home to several national science and technology institutes.
- National Fund for Scientific Research (NFWO/FNRS)
- Institute for the Encouragement of Scientific Research and Innovation of Brussels
- Francqui Foundation
- Queen Elisabeth Medical Foundation
- The Royal Academies for Science and the Arts of Belgium
- Belgian Academy Council of Applied Sciences
- Von Karman Institute for Fluid Dynamics
Universities
Funded by the Flemish government, teaching in Dutch and (for most post-graduate programs) in English:
- Vrije Universiteit Brussel ('VUB') with its partner college Erasmushogeschool Brussel ('EhB'),
- Hogeschool-Universiteit Brussel ('HUB'), a recent merger between Brussels-based colleges European University College Brussels, VLEKHO, HONIM and a university, the Catholic University of Brussels (KUBrussel).
Funded by the government of the French Community, teaching in French (and for some post-graduate programs in English):
- Université Libre de Bruxelles, ('ULB'), Brussels
- Université Catholique de Louvain's medical campus
Science parks
Several science parks associated with the universities are spread over the Brussels-Capital Region.
See also
- Science and technology in Belgium
- Science and technology in Flanders
- Science and technology in Wallonia
- Belgian Federal Science Policy Office (BELSPO)
- Economy of Belgium
- Agoria
External links
- Presentation of R&D policies in Belgium (European Commission website, ERAWATCH)
- Presentation of innovation policies in Belgium (European Commission website, ProInno TrendChart for Innovation)
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