VIB

VIB is a research institute located in Flanders, Belgium. VIB was founded by the Flemish government in 1995, and became a full-fledged institute on 1 January 1996. The main objective of VIB is to strengthen the excellence of Flemish life sciences research and to turn the results into new economic growth. VIB spends almost 80% of its budget on research activities, while almost 12% is spent on technology transfer activities and stimulating the creation of new businesses, in addition VIB spends approximately 2% on socio-economic activities.

VIB`s mission is to conduct frontline biomolecular research in life sciences for the benefit of scientific progress and the benefit of society. The strategic goals of the VIB are: Strategic basic research, Technology transfer policy to transfer the inventions to consumers and patients, Scientific information for the general public.

Foundation year:1995
Short name:VIB
Type:Private
Students:510
Faculty:1510
Faculty/Students Ratio:0:1
Region:Europe
Location:Flanders