Scientific innovation
VITO is the reference for independent, applied technological research to generate positive impact for a society in transition. Scientifically based, driven by collaboration and solution-oriented.
We combine our domain knowledge of people and the environment with technological innovations, (pilot) infrastructure and digital applications. This is how we realise a measurable impact in Flanders, Europe and the world, in three impact domains.
Impact in three domains
Every day, VITO researchers work on ground-breaking, innovative solutions that provide companies and policymakers with the answers to today's questions. We innovate with technological solutions and actively share our knowledge with companies and governments.
Some pillars of our scientific research
COOCK projects
‘Collective Research & Development and Collective Knowledge Dissemination and Transfer (COOCK)’ projects focus on (groups of) companies, with the aim of valorising research results of knowledge institutes by accelerating the introduction of technology and/or knowledge from these knowledge institutes to business cases.
Small and large companies seeking information on and/or wanting to participate in generic cases can apply.
Specific cases from their own business operations can also be proposed for development into innovative services or products using the knowledge of VITO and/or the COOCK partners.