IBBT

The Interdisciplinary institute for BroadBand Technology, is a Flemish non-profit organization, founded by the Flemish Government. It was founded as a research institute, with a focus on information & communication technology (ICT) in general, and applications of broadband technology in particular. IBBT offers companies and organizations active support in research and development. It brings together companies, authorities, and non-profit organizations to join forces on research projects.

Mission

The mission of the IBBT is to develop highly competent human capital and to carry out multidisciplinary research to support the Flemish business community and the Flemish government.

Organization

The central staff of IBBT consists of 29 fulltime employees. They are responsible for operational support and external communication. Wim De Waele is Director of the IBBT.

IBBT has an extended network of partners. Some of these partners are actively involved in determining the long-term vision and strategy of IBBT.

IBBT unites more than 1000 researchers from 5 research departments specialized in one or more of the basic competencies of IBBT. The composition of the research groups is flexible and aligned to the evolving needs of companies and organizations.

The Board of Directors is made up of representatives from both the private and public sector. The 16 members ensure that all research programs meet existing needs.

Member of the European Alliance for Innovation

IBBT is a member of the European Alliance for Innovation (EAI) since May 2011. EAI is a grassroots organization initiated through cooperation between public, private and government organisations. EAI bridges the gaps between the market, research and regulation bringing together key players from every discipline within the ICT innovation cycle.

Research domains

IBBT stimulates research that addresses current social and economic issues.

• Culture & Media
• Healthy Society
• ICT and Energy
• Sustainable Mobility
• Social & Secure ICT

IBBT has carried out over 250 research projects within these themes already.

See also

• Agoria
• Communications in Belgium
• Performance Analysis of Telecommunication Systems
• Flemish institute for technological research (VITO)
• Networked and Electronic Media (NEM)
• Integral Satcom Initiative (EU)
• Science and technology in Flanders

External links

• Interdisciplinary institute for BroadBand Technology (IBBT)