SustAIn.brussels

Exciting News: SustAIn.brussels Gets Renewed for Another Chapter!   After 3 transformative years, we're thrilled to announce that SustAIn.brussels has been approved for renewal! This means we can continue our mission as Brussels' European Digital Innovation Hubs Network, bridging the gap between sustainable innovation and AI-powered digital transformation.   What this renewal means: ✨ Continued support for 1,500+ companies in their digital journey ✨ Enhanced focus on AI and emerging technologies for economic, social and environmental transition ✨ Strengthened partnerships across our founding consortium: Sirris | Innovation forward, Agoria, BeCentral, Université libre de Bruxelles and Vrije Universiteit Brussel ✨ Expanded access to expertise, matchmaking, training, and proof-of-concept opportunities   From helping SMEs navigate digital innovation to positioning Brussels as a leader in sustainable AI, we're just getting started!   A huge thank you to the European Commission, Innoviris, hub.brussels, and all our partners who made the last three years possible. Here's to the next chapter of empowering Brussels' businesses to innovate sustainably! 🚀 #SustainableTech #DigitalInnovation #ArtificialIntelligence #Brussels #EDIH

Every SME, startup, or mid-cap has data. But not everyone knows how to turn it into growth. Join our 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸 and get: 🔹 Practical skills to analyze your own business data 🔹 A reusable data analysis toolkit 🔹 Knowledge to make better decisions, faster This is a unique chance to upskill your team at zero cost. 👉 𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝘀𝘂𝗯𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱, thanks to EU support & Innoviris. 📅 15, 17 & 19 September | Brussels | On site 📍 Limited seats for maximum impact. ➡️ Register here: https://lnkd.in/efB8KbrB

Consortium Spotlight: BeCentral, Where Digital Innovation Meets Real-World Impact   At SustAIn.brussels, we are proud to be powered by a strong consortium of partners driving innovation and sustainability across industries.   Today, we're putting the spotlight on one of our key members in the SustAIn.brussels project. They are Brussels' premier incubator: BeCentral.   Located in Brussels Central Station, BeCentral's mission is to close the digital gap and to help everyone become an actor of the digital revolution. Co-founded and supported by more than 60 entrepreneurs, this unique 10,500 sqm digital campus serves as the beating heart of Brussels' tech ecosystem.   What BeCentral brings to the table: ✔️Strategic location connecting innovators such as FARI - AI for the Common Good Institute and Proximus Ada at the heart of Brussels' transport ✔️ Wide range of projects from WeAreFounders, BeAngels and AI Research Centre to incubators ✔️ A thriving community hosting 1,856 workers and 70 initiatives, including educational programs, startups/scale-ups and NGOs ✔️ Specialized training in data and artificial intelligence, coding, cybersecurity and other high-demand technologies   BeCentral empowers entrepreneurs, students, and established companies to bridge the digital skills gap, accelerate their digital transformation, and create meaningful societal impact through technology.   We're proud to collaborate with BeCentral in building a more digitally inclusive, tech-forward Brussels.   Ready to collaborate with this top Brussels' incubator?   Contact us and see how BeCentral's can accelerate your sustainable digital transformation. 👉 Contact us: https://lnkd.in/ezkcKXZD 👉 Discover SustAIn.brussels: https://lnkd.in/eijhWYYF 👉 Discover BeCentral: https://www.becentral.org/   #DigitalTransformation #Innovation #Brussels #Incubator #Hub

🌍 [Webinar BECI] – ESG : Identifier ses points forts et ses axes d’amélioration Cette semaine, nous avons eu le plaisir d’assister à un webinar organisé par BECI, avec une intervention inspirante de Daphné Vlerick, co-fondatrice et CIO de Pulsitive.Impact Impact, sur la transformation durable des entreprises à travers les critères ESG (Environnement, Social, Gouvernance). 🔎 Constats clés : - En 200 ans, nous avons multiplié les sources d’énergie, mais jamais réduit notre consommation. ➡️ Résultat : un modèle non viable face à des ressources naturelles limitées. - Le climat se dérègle, la biodiversité décline (l’indice Planète Vivante a chuté de 73 % depuis 1970), et les humains s’épuisent dans un système de travail énergivore - Le système économique actuel continue de creuser les inégalités : 26 personnes détiennent autant de richesses que 3,8 milliards d'autres Aujourd’hui plus que jamais, les entreprises doivent questionner leur rôle et leur impact. Des leviers concrets évoqués pour réduire leur impact : ✔️ Mise en place d’un bilan carbone complet et annuel ✔️ Intégration de l’éco-conception dès la phase de design produit/service ✔️ Développement d’une culture de bien-être au travail et de diversité, équité, inclusion (DEI) ✔️ Création d’un comité ESG ou formation des individus aux enjeux durables ✔️ Adoption de KPIs ESG pour piloter l’impact dans la durée 🌱 Objectif : Passer d’un modèle simplement « conforme » à un modèle régénératif, qui non seulement limite les dommages, mais restaure les ressources et crée de la valeur pour l’écosystème entier. Un grand merci pour cette session inspirante qui rappelle que la transformation durable n’est pas une option, mais une nécessité stratégique et éthique. #ESG #Durabilité #Sustainability #RSE #ImpactPositif #TransitionÉcologique

What can AI assistants like ChatGPT really do for your business and where should you not use it? Generative AI is full of promise, but also pitfalls. That’s why this September we’re offering Brussels-based SMEs, startups & mid-caps a 𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀-𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲: ✅ The nuts & bolts of Large Language Models (LLMs) like ChatGPT & Mistral ✅ Practical use cases: from drafting and summarizing to brainstorming new ideas ✅ The hidden limits: bias, hallucinations, ethics, and data privacy ✅ Get hands-on in technical workshops: programming LLMs and designing your own chatbot application 👉 By the end of the track, you’ll be equipped to make informed, strategic decisions on where to use these powerful tools in your business. 💡 Best of all? Thanks to the support of the European Commission and Innoviris, this high-value training is completely free for SMEs and mid-caps in Brussels. 📅 Dates: Mon 22 Sept 2025 (12:00 – 16:30) – Onsite Wed 24 Sept 2025 (12:00 – 16:30) – Onsite Thu 25 Sept 2025 (12:00 – 16:30) – Onsite Trainer: Yann-Aël Le Borgne Spots are limited. Registrations are open - link in comments.

Consortium Spotlight: Agoria, Where Applied Innovation Drives Real-World Impact At SustAIn.brussels, we are proud to be powered by a strong consortium of partners driving innovation and sustainability across industries. Today, we're putting the spotlight on one of our key members in the SustAIn.brussels project. They are Belgium's leading technology industry federation: Agoria. With a long-standing commitment to bridging the gap between industry and innovation, Agoria plays a pivotal role in helping companies harness new technologies to create practical, sustainable solutions. What Agoria brings to the table: ✔️ In-depth expertise in digital transformation and technological innovation ✔️ Strategic support to help companies adopt AI responsibly ✔️ A strong focus on making advanced technologies accessible and scalable for Belgian SMEs and industry leaders alike ✔️ Bridging the gap for companies through events and communication Agoria empowers companies to innovate smarter, grow sustainably, and stay competitive in a rapidly evolving global market. We're proud to collaborate with Agoria in building a more sustainable, tech-forward Brussels. Ready to collaborate with this leading tech federation? Contact us and see how Agoria's expertise can accelerate your sustainable digital transformation. 👉 Contact us: https://lnkd.in/ezkcKXZD 👉 Discover SustAIn.brussels: https://lnkd.in/eijhWYYF 👉 Discover Agoria: https://www.agoria.be #Sustainability #AI #DigitalInnovation #Agoria #TechForGood

How Belgium quietly built one of Europe's most successful AI adoption program 3 years before #ChatGPT   While most countries are still figuring out how to help businesses actually use AI, Belgium was already solving this challenge back in 2019 with #StartAI.   You might have heard about the Start AI program across Flanders, Wallonia and Brussels, but how did it come to be? We had a conversation where we learned exactly how this program became a nation-wide success. From going to the Wallonian governement with an idea to partnering with VLAIO #Wallhub and Innoviris, making it a reality together with various experts from the private and public sector.   The key insight: "If you want to make AI work for businesses, you need to start small, stay practical, and put the right people around the table."   Sometimes the best innovations come from simply starting and solving real problems.   Want to know how Start AI came to be? Read the full article down below 👇   Thank you to everyone who made this dream possible 🙏 If you want to start to make your dreams a reality, then book a call through the link down below and we can have a look together👇 #AI #Innovation #BusinessTransformation #StartAI #DigitalTransformation

Your competitors aren’t just talking about AI, they’re testing it. The truth? Most AI projects never make it past the idea stage. Not because they’re bad ideas but because no one builds a 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗳 𝗼𝗳 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁 that proves the value, wins buy-in, and guides the next step. That’s where we come in. 🚀 AI/ML Coaching Sessions: Building Successful Proof of Concepts You’ll go from “Where do we start?” to having a 𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿, 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗼𝗖 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆 tailored to your business and backed by expert guidance from Corneliu Cofaru (Senior Researcher Vrije Universiteit Brussel AI Lab) Here’s what you’ll gain: ✅ A proven framework to design and structure your AI/ML PoC ✅ One-on-one coaching based on your goals and context ✅ Direct, actionable feedback from one of Europe’s top AI labs ✅ The confidence to take your AI idea from paper to prototype 📅 Choose your preferred date: 18 September 2025, 09:30 – 12:30 (On site in Brussels) 8 October 2025, 09:30 – 12:30 (On site in Brussels) Take advantage of this 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝘀𝘂𝗯𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆! Thanks to the European Commission and Innoviris, we're able to offer this high-value training for free. Will your idea be the one that changes the game or the one that never left the whiteboard? #AI #BrusselsBusiness #SMEs #ProofOfConcept

Your competitors are already using data to predict their next big move. Are you? 📈 In today’s business world, data isn’t just numbers, it’s a crystal ball for decision-making. From spotting new market opportunities to anticipating customer needs, the winners are those who can turn raw data into clear, actionable insights. 💡 The good news? You don’t need a PhD in statistics to get started. Our “𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 – 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸” is designed for Brussels SMEs, startups, and mid-caps ready to take that leap. In just three interactive sessions, you’ll: ✅ Understand the 𝟰 𝗳𝗹𝗮𝘃𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀: Descriptive, Diagnostic, Predictive, Prescriptive ✅ Build your own 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗶𝗽𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 using standard Python packages ✅ Work hands-on with 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗲𝘀 ✅ Learn the 𝗱𝗼’𝘀, 𝗱𝗼𝗻’𝘁𝘀 of working with data Why now? Take advantage of this fully subsidized opportunity! Thanks to the European Commission and Innoviris, we're able to offer this high-value training for free. 📅 When: 15, 17 & 19 September from 12:00 to 16:30 (On Site, Brussels) 🏫 Led by Jacopo De Stefani, Ph.D 📍 Limited seats because small groups mean maximum impact. The future belongs to the data-driven. Will you be one of them? Register below. #DataScience #BrusselsBusiness #SMEs #Python #Analytics #Training

Consortium Spotlight: Sirris, Where Applied Research Meets Real-World Impact At SustAIn.brussels, we are proud to be powered by a strong consortium of partners driving innovation and sustainability across industries. Today, we're putting the spotlight on one of our key members. In charge of coordinating the SustAIn.brussels project, they are Belgium's top collective research center: Sirris | Innovation forward. With decades of experience at the intersection of technology, industry, and innovation, Sirris | Innovation forward plays a vital role in helping companies translate cutting-edge research into practical, sustainable solutions. What Sirris brings to the table: ✔️ Deep expertise in applied research and industrial technology ✔️ Tailored guidance to help companies adopt AI responsibly  ✔️ Strong track record in digital transformation, smart products, and circular innovation ✔️ A commitment to making advanced technologies accessible and scalable for Belgian SMEs and industry leaders alike Their work empowers companies to innovate faster and stay competitive in a rapidly evolving global market. We're proud to collaborate with Sirris | Innovation forward in building a smarter, more sustainable Brussels. Ready to collaborate with this top collective research center? Contact us and see how Sirris' expertise can accelerate your sustainable digital transformation. 👉 Contact us: https://lnkd.in/ezkcKXZD 👉 Discover sustAIn.brussels: https://lnkd.in/eijhWYYF 👉 Discover Sirris : https://www.sirris.be/fr #SustAInBrussels #Sustainability #AI #Sirris #TechForGood