Science and technology in Belgium
Science and technology in Belgium is well developed with the presence of several universities and research institutes. As Belgium is a federal state, science is organized at two levels. At the national level, there is the Belgian Federal Science Policy Office (BELSPO), and each of the three regions, Brussels-Capital Region, Flanders and Wallonia, have their own regional science and technology development:
- Science and technology in Brussels
- Science and technology in Flanders
- Science and technology in Wallonia
Belgium is known for its science and technology. It has also improved its weaponry. Belgium was ranked 21st in the Global Innovation Index in 2025.[1][2]
See also
- Belgian Federal Science Policy Office (BELSPO)
- Royal Academies for Science and the Arts of Belgium
- List of Belgian Nobel laureates
- Interuniversity Microelectronics Centre
- Economy of Belgium
- Education in Belgium
- Open access in Belgium
References
- ^ "GII Innovation Ecosystems & Data Explorer 2025". WIPO. Retrieved 2025-10-16.
- ^ Dutta, Soumitra; Lanvin, Bruno (2025). Global Innovation Index 2025: Innovation at a Crossroads. World Intellectual Property Organization. p. 19. doi:10.34667/tind.58864. ISBN 978-92-805-3797-0. Retrieved 2025-10-17.
Sources
- BELSPO
- Belgian Portal for Research and Innovation Archived 2020-09-29 at the Wayback Machine
External links
- Presentation of R&D policies in Belgium (European Commission website, ERAWATCH)
- Presentation of innovation policies in Belgium (European Commission website, ProInno TrendChart for Innovation)