Facilities
To translate science into benefits for society, technology transfer is essential. Bio-incubators and accelerators are a crucial component of a life sciences ecosystem that enables technology transfer.
Through providing specialized infrastructure to young and established companies, incubators and accelerators act as a breeding ground for innovation. Both young start-ups and international pharmaceutical companies can develop, find important partners, and tap into available talent and know-how.
VIB pioneered the exploitation of the first bio-incubator in the late 1990s in Ghent. Since then, we've grown our incubators to more than 25,000 m² of specialized infrastructure. All of our incubators are fully licensed to conduct biotech activities and are available for local and international partners in the life sciences sector.
Through providing specialized infrastructure to young and established companies, incubators and accelerators act as a breeding ground for innovation. Both young start-ups and international pharmaceutical companies can develop, find important partners, and tap into available talent and know-how.
VIB pioneered the exploitation of the first bio-incubator in the late 1990s in Ghent. Since then, we've grown our incubators to more than 25,000 m² of specialized infrastructure. All of our incubators are fully licensed to conduct biotech activities and are available for local and international partners in the life sciences sector.