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iMinds (formerly IBBT) was a
The central staff of iMinds consists of 29 full-time employees. They are responsible for operational support and external communication. Wim De Waele is Director of iMinds.
iMinds has an extended network of partners. Some of these partners are actively involved in determining the long-term vision and strategy of iMinds.
iMinds unites more than 1000 researchers from 5 research departments specialized in one or more of the basic competencies of iMinds. The composition of the research groups is flexible and aligned to the evolving needs of companies and organizations.
The Board of Directors is made up of representatives from both the private and public sector. The 16 members ensure that all research programs meet existing needs.
EAI welcomes new members
Retrieved 16 April 2013. EAI is a grassroots organization initiated through cooperation between public, private and government organisations. EAI bridges the gaps between the market, research, and regulation, bringing together key players from every discipline within the ICT innovation cycle.
iMinds
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Flemish
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non-profit organization, founded by the Flemish Government
The Flemish Government ( nl, Vlaamse regering ) is the executive branch of the Flemish Community and the Flemish Region of Belgium. It consists of a government cabinet, headed by the Minister-President and accountable to the Flemish Parliament, a ...
. It was founded as a research institute
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, with a focus on information & communication technology (ICT
ICT may refer to:
Sciences and technology
* Information and communications technology
* Image Constraint Token, in video processing
* Immunochromatographic test, a rapid immunoassay used to detect diseases such as anthrax
* In-circuit test, in ...
) in general, and applications of broadband
In telecommunications, broadband is wide bandwidth data transmission which transports multiple signals at a wide range of frequencies and Internet traffic types, that enables messages to be sent simultaneously, used in fast internet connections. ...
technology in particular. iMinds offers companies and organizations active support in research and development. It brings together companies, authorities, and non-profit organizations to join forces on research projects.
In September 2016, iMinds merged with international research and development center IMEC
Interuniversity Microelectronics Centre (IMEC) is an international research & development organization, active in the fields of nanoelectronics and digital technologies, with headquarters in Belgium. Luc Van den hove has served as President and ...
.
Organization
The central staff of iMinds consists of 29 full-time employees. They are responsible for operational support and external communication. Wim De Waele is Director of iMinds.
iMinds has an extended network of partners. Some of these partners are actively involved in determining the long-term vision and strategy of iMinds.
iMinds unites more than 1000 researchers from 5 research departments specialized in one or more of the basic competencies of iMinds. The composition of the research groups is flexible and aligned to the evolving needs of companies and organizations.
The Board of Directors is made up of representatives from both the private and public sector. The 16 members ensure that all research programs meet existing needs.
European Alliance for Innovation
iMinds is a member of the European Alliance For Innovation (EAI) since May 2011.Retrieved 16 April 2013. EAI is a grassroots organization initiated through cooperation between public, private and government organisations. EAI bridges the gaps between the market, research, and regulation, bringing together key players from every discipline within the ICT innovation cycle.
Research domains
iMinds stimulates research that addresses current social and economic issues. *Culture & Media *Healthy Society *ICT and Energy *Sustainable Mobility *Social & Secure ICT iMinds has carried out over 250 research projects within these themes already.See also
*Agoria
Agoria, previously known as Fabrimetal, is a Belgian employers' organization and member of the Federation of Belgian Enterprises.
Description
Agoria connects over 1900 technologically inspired companies active in Belgium (2019) that strive ...
* Communications in Belgium
Communications in Belgium are extensive and advanced. Belgium possesses the infrastructure for both mobile and land-based telecom, as well as having significant television, radio and internet infrastructure. The country code for Belgium is BE.
...
* Performance Analysis of Telecommunication Systems The Performance Analysis of Telecommunication Systems (PATS) research group is part of the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science of the University of Antwerp. The group was founded in 1995. PATS performs basic, applied and contract research ...
* Flemish institute for technological research The Flemish institute for technological research ( nl, Vlaamse Instelling voor Technologisch Onderzoek or VITO), is an independent Flemish research organisation that provides scientific advice and technological innovations that facilitate the transi ...
(VITO)
* Networked and Electronic Media
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(NEM)
* Integral Satcom Initiative The Integral SatCom Initiative (ISI) was an Information and Communications Technologies (ICT) European Technology Platform (ETP) led by the European SatCom industry and supported by the European Commission to address Satellite Communications (SatCo ...
(EU)
* Science and technology in Flanders
Science and technology in Flanders, being the Flemish Community and more specifically the northern region of Belgium (Europe), is well developed with the presence of several universities and research institutes. These are strongly spread over all ...
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