Regional Innovation UHasselt is deeply embedded in the Meuse-Rhine Euregion with active international collaborations and a track record of supporting regional companies through groundbreaking research and innovation.

Open Science Recent and ongoing partnerships (e.g., with Mekelle University) under VLIR-UOS and initiatives on open science policy and research data management indicate opportunities to propose joint research programs, data services, and capacity-building collaborations.

Strategic Research With seven research institutes driving innovative research and industry-facing project work, UHasselt is a potential partner for applied R&D contracts, technology transfer, and co-development of commercialization pathways.

Infrastructure Growth The construction of a new €12 million research complex and a Tier-2 supercomputer rollout highlight capacity expansion that can support high-performance computing, data analytics, and large-scale simulations for industry projects.

Education to Enterprise Strong emphasis on practical experience and an entrepreneurial mindset among students positions UHasselt as a source of skilled graduates, internship pipelines, and collaborative training programs for employers seeking talent and workforce development.