WEL Research Institute
Supporting strategic research and the translation of the resulting discoveries into societal and economic impact :
- Life sciences for an impact in health
- Engineering, chemistry and physics to promote sustainable transition
Supporting strategic research and the translation of the resulting discoveries into societal and economic impact :
Understanding the molecular mechanism of binding of SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern on ACE2 receptor is critical in developing effective treatment strategies and evaluating previously established therapeutics.
Cédric Blanpain is the winner of the Fondation ARC Léopold Griffuel Prize, one of the most prestigious cancerology awards in Europe, and has been elected Member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
Development of a photosensitizer based on iron, rather than on rare metals, as a more sustainable approach in the production of solar fuels for storing solar energy.
The WEL Research Institute supports strategic basic research through programmes emanating from the universities of the Wallonia-Brussels Federation. Their selection and financial management are carried out via the FRFS, a specialised fund of the FNRS.
The WEL Research Institute provides individualised support for researchers, in partnership with KTO representatives, to integrate the valorisation process into the scientific development of the research programme.
The Bridge Fund supports the maturation of the intellectual property emanating from the WEL Research Institute's programmes, with the goal to reach the next stage of technology transfer.
The WEL Research Institute has gradually built valorization opportunities that are taking many forms including projects supported by the competitivity clusters, licensing agreements, industry partnerships, and spin-off creation.