Flanders Make

One problem. Thousand brains to solve it.

Flanders Make is the research centre for industrial innovation.

We bring together the knowledge and expertise of more than 1,000 Flanders Make researchers, working at the five Flemish universities and in our department for application-oriented research.

At Flanders Make, we develop groundbreaking technologies and applications for intelligent robots, autonomous vehicles, connected machines and human-centred production environments. This way, we help manufacturing companies maintain and expand their leading position in a highly competitive market.

We bring together the knowledge and expertise of companies, universities and research institutions. Thanks to this unique collaboration, we accelerate innovation and make technological breakthroughs more quickly applicable in practice.

You can also be part of this. At Flanders Make, you will have the opportunity to develop your knowledge and talent, contribute to groundbreaking innovations and thus create a lasting impact on the industry of tomorrow.

Together, we make our industry smarter, stronger and more future-oriented.

What to expect?

• A challenging job, working with experts in various fields.
• State-of-the-art infrastructure for autonomous systems, machine and vehicle dynamics, model predictive control, data analysis and software prototype development.
• An open corporate culture with short communication lines.
• Research within a context with multiple stakeholders.
• An enthusiastic, international team.

Flanders Make is the research centre for industrial innovation.

We connect companies with our top researchers and other companies with similar challenges, and help them innovate faster and more efficiently.

We offer advice and support to seamlessly integrate cutting-edge technologies into the business.

Addressing the needs of every sector with groundbreaking innovations

Flanders Make is the leading research centre that brings knowledge and technology to industry at scale. From our laboratories, a thousand researchers turn ideas into reality and solve complex industrial challenges, helping companies become more resilient, agile, and future-proof.

Scalable knowledge, shared across sectors

Every innovation developed at Flanders Make is designed to be transferable and reproducible. What works for one company today can be applied across entire sectors tomorrow — from agritech and construction to the process industry and healthcare.

Making a difference on every shop floor

The driving force behind industrial innovation

Flanders Make connects companies within an independent, knowledge-driven ecosystem.

Together with leading researchers, universities, government bodies, spearhead clusters, other strategic research centres, sector federations, and (member) companies, we accelerate innovation — from idea to impact.

Our research programmes are driven both by the concrete needs of industry and a strong ambition for technological advancement. We focus on cutting-edge technology development that is state-of-the-art at a global level.

By translating rich academic knowledge into practical, industry-ready solutions, we make a real difference on the shop floor. Combining hands-on expertise with deep technological knowhow, we help companies adapt faster and turn every innovation into tangible progress across sectors.

Innovation with respect for people and the environment

Technology should be sustainable and human-centred. That’s why we integrate societal priorities such as climate neutrality, circularity, and quality of work across all our research domains.

Together with our industrial partners, we develop smart, connected products and production systems where humans and machines collaborate seamlessly. In doing so, we are shaping a sustainable industry that is technologically advanced, future-proof, and focused on people.