BiR&D unites the foremost Belgian & international industrial companies with significant R&D operations in Belgium into a dynamic consortium.
We connect Belgium’s brightest industrial minds to revolutionize practices and lead global change through shared knowledge and collaboration.
BiR&D is the Belgian catalyst for transformative learning and networking in industrial R&D and Innovation.
Thrive for strong innovation across the value chain in Belgium
We connect Belgium’s brightest industrial minds to revolutionize practices and lead global change through shared knowledge and collaboration.
BiR&D is the Belgian catalyst for transformative learning and networking in industrial R&D and Innovation.
Thrive for strong innovation across the value chain in Belgium
Our network is our strength, it is the essence of BIR&D. We connect as a group (all to all) as well as through multiple independent clusters focused on specific themes. Or —connecting diverse industries through specialized clusters for maximum synergy.
We believe in a balanced exchange of ideas and resources, fostering a culture of mutual benefit. By intent, we share pre-competitive knowledge, contacts, suggestions and we expect reciprocity.
We mix serious impact with infectious enthusiasm, embodying the spirit of Belgian innovation.
Anchored in Respect, Integrity, Trust, and championing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
Creating synergistic partnerships with top universities and research centers.
Elevating the public and internal perception of industrial R&D.
Strategically attracting, recruiting, and retaining top-tier talent within the R&D sector. Focusing equally on local and international talents.
Identify the latest R&I trends.
Gain knowledge from external sources by inviting subject matter experts and engaging with networks such as GRD, EIC, LEAD network, Agoria, Essencia, etc.
Propel critical, pre-competitive initiatives to support future research and development. Collaborate with Belgian universities, establish working groups on key topics, and aim to develop and pilot advanced Research & Innovation capabilities.
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Organize at least one external activity per year. Here are a few examples of the themes shared with a wider audience: the outcome of R&D and Innovation activities and how it impacts societal challenges, the R&D needs and challenges, common initiatives, interactions between University and the Industrial R&D,… to mention a few.
Lead thematic seminars with a mix of general and specific R&I topics. The scope goes beyond technical subjects, it includes Human Resources, Leadership, project & portfolio Management, Intellectual Property, IT, information security. They typically apply across sectors and industries.
Build an informal social community to foster exchange and knowledge sharing.
Identify the latest R&I trends.
Organize at least one external activity per year. Here are a few examples of the themes shared with a wider audience: the outcome of R&D and Innovation activities and how it impacts societal challenges, the R&D needs and challenges, common initiatives, interactions between University and the Industrial R&D,… to mention a few.
Lead thematic seminars with a mix of general and specific R&I topics. The scope goes beyond technical subjects, it includes Human Resources, Leadership, project & portfolio Management, Intellectual Property, IT, information security. They typically apply across sectors and industries.
Build an informal social community to foster exchange and knowledge sharing.
Identify the latest R&I trends.
Our members are accomplished innovation managers who bring extensive expertise in managing industrial R&D, driving forward-thinking solutions and advancements.
Join BiR&D Membership in BiR&D offers unparalleled access to a world of new insights and opportunities, enabling you to enhance and challenge your R&D operations. Step into a community where innovation thrives and redefine the possibilities of what your R&D and innovation process can achieve.
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