35 years VITO

from research to impact 

For 35 years, VITO has been building solutions to address the challenges of tomorrow. What starts as applied research evolves into technology, applications and impact in Flanders, across Europe and far beyond. 

Explore the key milestones in our history, discover on the world map where and how many projects VITO realises worldwide and be inspired by stories about our pilot infrastructures, missions and other innovations that are helping shape the future. 

VITO worldwide active in 97 countries with 22,646 projects

Across continents, sectors and disciplines, VITO delivers lasting impact through technology and expertise.

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Stories behind 35 years of innovation 

Discover the stories behind VITO's pilot infrastructures, missions and innovations, showing how technology and expertise are transformed into solutions with societal and economic impact. 

VITO's EARTH-gebouw

Pilot infrastructures testing tomorrow’s solutions

For many years, VITO has been building pilot facilities where new technologies, materials and processes are tested under realistic conditions, enabling innovations to be translated more quickly from scientific research into applications with social and economic impact.

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VITO lab work

VITO missions for 2030

VITO has set out five strategic missions for 2030, which focus on societal challenges such as climate resilience, circularity, sustainable production and regenerative land use, and is collaborating with public authorities, businesses and research institutions to achieve measurable progress and a tangible impact.

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Satellietbeeld

35 years of geo-intelligence: from data to decisions

For 35 years, VITO has been converting satellite data into actionable insights for policymakers, public authorities and businesses. What began with the first global vegetation maps in 1998 has grown into an international ecosystem of geospatial platforms, AI models and applications that support regional and European policy objectives relating to nature, climate, agriculture and trade.

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