Institute for the promotion of Innovation by Science and Technology
- Institute for the promotion of Innovation by Science and Technology
The Institute for the promotion of Innovation by Science and Technology (Innovatie door Wetenschap en Technologie, IWT-Flanders) is a public institution in Flanders (Belgium) to provide R&D and innovation support. The institute was established by the Flemish government in 1991. To support its goal the institute has several financial tools and an annual budget of 190 million EUR (in 2002) at its disposal. Paul Zeeuwts is since 1991 President of the IWT.
Mission
Besides direct funding of projects, the institute provides a variety of services to the local industry in the field of technology transfer, partner search, information about international subsidy options, etc. Part of its mission is to promote a strong co-operation between all organisations in Flanders, offering technological innovation services to companies. Over the years the institute has become the knowledge center for R&D and innovation in Flanders.
ee also
* Lisbon Strategy
* TAFTIE
* BIPIB
* Fonds Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek (FWO)
* Flemish Council for Science Policy (VRWB)
* Flanders Interuniversity Institute of Biotechnology (VIB)
* Flemish institute for technological research (VITO)
* FlandersBio
* GIMV
* Interuniversity Microelectronics Centre (IMEC)
* Participatiemaatschappij Vlaanderen
* Technopolis
* Agoria
External links
* [http://www.iwt.be/iwt_engels/ IWT] (English)
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