Brussels, City of Innovators
With the support of Innoviris, their skills, their innovative ideas and their enthusiasm boost evolution in the Brussels-Capital Region. Meet the innovators that shape the future of Brussels.
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Wietse
Van Ransbeeck
Wietse
Van Ransbeeck
Co-founder & CEO of CitizenLab
Story of Wietse
Wietse
Wietse Van Ransbeeck is de CEO van CitizenLab, een platform dat lokale democratieën het digitale tijdperk binnenleidt.
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Lieve
Lambrechts
Lieve
Lambrechts
PhD researcher in applied physics
Story of Lieve
Lieve
Researcher and Teaching Assistant in applied physics at the VUB, winner of the 2018 WATS. Works in Brussels, lives in the Flemish Fringe, 32 years old.
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Maarten
Masschelein
Maarten
Masschelein
Co-founder of Soda
Story of Maarten
Maarten
Co-founder and CEO of Soda. Lives and works in Brussels, 31 years old. Likes data technology, challenges, developing unique projects.
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Robin
Keunen
Robin
Keunen
Software Engineer chez Coop IT Easy
Story of Robin
Robin
Coop IT Easy is a cooperative committed to building digital commons and free software for social economy stakeholders.
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Muriel
Frisque
Muriel
Frisque
Coordinator of the VILCO research project
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Muriel
Coordinator of the VILCO research project, within Brulocalis. Lives and works in Brussels, 47 years old. Passionate about sustainable development and dialogue.