Practical
Saturday, 17 October, 2026 up to and including Sunday, 18 October, 2026
- 10:00 until 16:00
Researchpark Zellik
Researchpark Z.1
1731 Zellik
Researchpark Z.1
1731 Zellik
Gratis - tickets binnenkort beschikbaar
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During this slow track, you’ll enjoy an exclusive tour of the Zellik Research Park. With new research facilities, pilot projects, and shared infrastructure, the VUB and UZ Brussel are developing the park into a living lab for green energy, mobility, health, and robotics.
During the FTI festival, you’ll visit the Smart Village Lab energy testing ground, the modular demo house Reconstruct, and the Robotics Hub (currently under development) at the Zellik Research Park. You’ll discover the first 7 Tesla MRI scanner in Flanders and the “sustainable by design” data center - complete with a supercomputer.
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Research Park Zellik evolves into a global innovation center:
"We create opportunities for researchers, entrepreneurs, and students to innovate together” -
Meet Brussels’ tech pioneers who are developing the latest technologies:
VUB-programme during the FTI-festival from October 16 to 20, 2026
Looking for expertise, technology or research partners?
Innovate with VUB!
With the development of technological applications across a wide range of societal domains, Vrije Universiteit Brussel is pioneering innovation in the heart of Europe.
VUB brings together researchers, entrepreneurs and organisations. From licensing opportunities and spin-offs to collaborative research projects, our TechTransfer team helps innovative ideas grow and create impact.
Do you work for a company or non-profit organisation looking to translate cutting-edge research into real-world solutions? Get in touch with VUB TechTransfer to explore opportunities for collaboration between academia, industry and society.
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Come and study at VUB!
The world needs you
This initiative is part of VUB's public programme, a programme for everyone who believes that scientific knowledge, critical thinking and dialogue are an important first step to create impact in the world.
As an Urban Engaged University, VUB aims to be a driver of change in the world. With our academic edcuational programmes and innovative research, we contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations and to making a difference locally and globally.
