Welcome to Tech Lane Ghent Science Park

Tech Lane Ghent Science Park/Campus A is a vibrant ecosystem of international corporate R&D centers, public research institutes and high-tech growth enterprises, providing a stimulating environment to promote innovation and entrepreneurship.

Tech Lane Ghent Science Park was created in 1986 under the name Technologiepark-Zwijnaarde and is owned and managed by Ghent University, ranked among the top 100 academic institutions worldwide. The Park currently hosts 10 university labs, 8 research institutes, 11 international corporate R&D centers and more than 60 high-tech growth enterprises, covering an integrated campus of 52 ha, housing more than 4,400 high-tech professionals.

The numerous testing, piloting, incubation and acceleration facilities provide flexible laboratory and office space, as well as easy access to Ghent University's research infrastructure and talent pool comprising over 50,000 students plus 15,000 researchers and associated support staff.

Every year, the Science Park welcomes more than 10 new high-tech start-ups. The Science Park has become the natural habitat for the location of spin-offs from VIB, IMEC, VITO and Ghent University of course.

Three major innovation clusters at Tech Lane Ghent Science Park are:

Life Sciences: agro biotechnology, antibody therapeutics, inflammation research, food technology

Materials: metallurgy, structural engineering, composites, High-throughput methodologies, large structure materials characterization and testing

Digital Technologies: wireless technologies, data analytics, Internet of Things, chip hardware technology and design, photonics

The distribution of full-time staff across each of these innovation clusters and in the various types of organisation housed on the park is shown in the figures below.

Founded in 2005, VZW Ardoyen promotes cooperation between public and private institutions and companies.

As a first initiative, the companies at the Science Park collaborate on a common waste water management in the context of a sustainable ecological and economic policy for the entire Park.

The joining of forces was reflected in initiatives of water consumption on a larger scale and in this way to reduce the amount of wastewater.

Driven by Ghent University, but under the umbrella of VZW Ardoyen, various workgroups were launched. These workgroups consist of representatives of VZW Ardoyen members.

Members:

Not a member yet? If your company wants to be involved in and benefit from the current and future evolution of the Science Park, please send your application to herby.roeges@i-sens.be.