Innovation

The Innovation Expertise Centre (ICE) answers all the questions submitted by member companies on innovation and related topics. Its experts provide advice and guidance in the implementation of innovation projects, from idea to development all the way to implementation.

Your contact Herman Derache

+32 498 91 93 95
herman.derache@agoria.be

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Focus areas

Become a factory of the future

Plan your digital journey

Scale your digital product company

Accelerate your innovation initiatives

Upcoming events

19/03 MedTech Meetup: Meet Belgian MedTech Makers The 4th edition of the MedTech Meetup will be held on 19 March 2020 in Brussels! Once again, this unique event in Belgium will highlight the Belgian industry of medical devices. Don't miss this excellent opportunity to learn from experts in the field and meet your peers!

19/03 5G for BE: will Belgium catch up on a (perceived) delay? During its annual congress on Thursday 19 March, FITCE.be zooms in on the state of affairs regarding 5G: not only a burning topical issue, but also a very important one for, among other things, the further development of industry in our country. Reserve your seat quickly.

21/04 Seminar: 'GDPR Reloaded' The GDPR is a highly topical subject, now more than ever. Did you know, for instance, that the Data Protection Authority, which now has additional powers, has been stepping up its efforts since May 2019? All the more reason to attend our "GDPR Reloaded" seminar on 21 April. You will be given explanations on the sanctions and imposed responsibilities and you will be able to obtain expert advice from the Data Protection Authority itself, among others. Register here!

News

Whitepaper : 'Factories of the Future: 12 use cases How can a production company such as yours arm itself for the challenges ahead? How are other companies tackling this issue and who is taking the lead in Belgium? Discover which levers the 12 Factory of the Future winners of 2019 use to embrace the future.

GoGlobal Rwanda & Uganda: join the mission and discover Africa’s booming tech startup scene Startups, Agoria and Close the Gap invite you to join them on a 'Tech Go Global Mission' to Rwanda and Uganda from the 24th till the 28th of March. This is an exclusive opportunity to get to know the many technology start-ups in Kigali and Kampala and to start new collaborations. Check out the invitation here and register quickly!

Lavetan: laboratory of the future, beyond simple test results The Lavetan laboratory, located in Turnhout, is not a conventional laboratory, in terms of its layout dotted with lines and industrial robots. The company received the Factory of the Future Award in 2019 for its extensive work towards transformation.

Materialise : A 3D Printing look at the future Materialise is a well-known brand in the world of 3D printing. The Leuven company marks itself out with its continuous innovation, both alone and in collaboration with partners. These innovations have led to the company winning the Factory of the Future Award. Materialise is receiving the award for their focus on digitisation, state-of-the-art production resources and the further development of projects on new products and technologies with this award.

Core activities

We are your point of contact if:

You want to increase your innovation capacity:
- Financial capacity
- Ecosystem capacity
- Innovation culture
You seek to optimise your innovation on three levels:
- Product
- Production process
- Business model