Tech Lane Ghent Science Park: an epicentre for research, culture, and innovation
A powerhouse of interdisciplinary research and innovation.
An inspiring environment for research, development, and innovation
Spread across two neighbouring sites – Campus Ardoyen and Campus Eiland – Tech Lane Ghent Science Park (TLGSP) is a dynamic cluster where pioneering research meets a shared drive to innovate. Located south of Ghent, the Park neighbours several university campuses and hosts renowned research institutes, such as VIB, IMEC, Flanders Make, Sirris, and Capture, alongside international corporate R&D centres, fostering breakthroughs in cross-disciplinary research.
Highly collaborative and diverse community
At Tech Lane Ghent Science Park, collaboration sits at the heart of innovation. The community brings together corporate R&D centres, public research institutes and high-tech scale-ups, working side by side across six deep-tech clusters: Plant Biotech, Health Tech & Pharma, Sustainable Chemistry & Industrial Biotech, Photonics, Materials Testing and Digital Technologies. Here, researchers, entrepreneurs and industry experts exchange ideas, share facilities and accelerate breakthroughs — from advanced therapies and diagnostics to sustainable materials and high-speed electronics. Guided by a strategic partnership between the City of Ghent and Ghent University, the Park fosters connections that turn knowledge into impact.
International network
The cluster attracts world-leading companies, research institutes and start-ups that collectively advance deep tech. In Ghent, a city investing strategically in Cleantech, Biotech, Healthtech and Digitech, international collaboration is driven by proximity, with biotech, medtech and digital technologies clustered side by side. This close concentration accelerates the translation of research into market-ready solutions; one in four healthtech start-ups emerges directly from local research centres. With partners such as UZ Gent, Ghent University, VIB, IMEC and ORSI Academy, the Park powers breakthroughs in oncology, regenerative medicine, advanced materials, data technologies and beyond, reinforcing Ghent’s position as a global innovation leader.
Access to talent and research institutes
Access to talent is one of TLGSP’s greatest strengths. Anchored by Ghent University, ranked among the world’s top 100 universities, the Science Park benefits from a growing community of over 55,000 students and 9,000 researchers, generating a steady pipeline of skills, ideas and discoveries. The ability to quickly access highly skilled personnel, along with the close proximity of talent, is a significant advantage. The university’s output continues to rise, with 500 patent families, 140 spin-offs and an expanding body of publications and PhDs. UZ Gent reinforces this research power, delivering more than 1,900 clinical trials and 900 clinical studies each year, including over 150 dedicated to medical devices. With both campuses closely integrated into this academic ecosystem, the cluster offers unrivalled access to expertise, facilities and future talent.
Our specialised asset at Tech Lane Ghent Science Park
Kadans and PMV have joined forces to develop and manage Plus Ultra Gent. Together, the complementary strengths of Kadans and PMV ensure that Plus Ultra Gent is innovative, future-proof, and aligned with local needs. This creates an environment that accelerates collaboration and drives innovation at the heart of the Science Park.
Plus Ultra Gent
Plus Ultra Gent will be a state-of-the-art, multi-tenant building combining laboratories, offices, and highly specialised shared facilities, all centred around a vibrant atrium designed to foster interaction and collaboration. The building is divided into two units: the Accelerator and the Research facility. The Accelerator offers approximately 15,000 sqm, evenly split 50/50 between laboratories and offices. One-third of this space is reserved for start-ups and scale-ups. In addition, 5,000 sqm is dedicated to the Research facility.
- High-quality laboratories
- Shared facilities
- BREEAM Outstanding target
- Adaptable layout
- Dedicated start-up space
- Delivered in Q4 2028
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Discover your ideal lab space at Kadans
Plus Ultra Gent offers you Lab Enabled and Lab Ready space, depending on your R&D needs. Spaces can be further customised to meet specific requirements, making it a unique and highly versatile facility in Ghent. It is well suited for specialised infrastructure, including enhanced floor loading capacity. An in-house team will be available on location to support collaboration and your growth.
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Life sciences & health
Life Sciences & Health
Belgium’s Life Sciences & Health sector is driving pioneering research – from harnessing AI for cancer detection to advancements in precision medicine and biogenetics. It’s addressing challenges posed by incurable diseases, shortages, and rising costs of health care, an ageing population, and healthcare inequality. And encompasses a diverse range of technologies and discoveries in healthcare.
Life Sciences and Health is one of the strongest pillars of Tech Lane Ghent Science Park, fuelled by the deep integration of biotech, medtech and digital technologies within Ghent’s thriving innovation ecosystem. Companies and research institutes collaborate closely across domains such as small antibody therapeutics, molecular diagnostics, advanced therapies and device development — supported by rapid clinical translation through UZ Gent’s 1,900 clinical trials and 900 studies each year. With Ghent University ranked among the world’s top 100 and home to 500 patent families and 140 spin-offs, the Park provides direct access to exceptional talent, infrastructure and research excellence. This interconnected network transforms scientific insight into new medicines, diagnostics and digital health solutions that reach patients faster.
Agri & Food
Agri & Food
The innovative Agri & Food sector in Belgium is driving groundbreaking R&D – from advancements in plant breeding and genetics to biotech-driven food and sustainable farming. It’s tackling biodiversity, climate-neutral systems, and the future of food, encompassing a vast array of new technologies and discoveries in agriscience.
The Agri & Food sector at Tech Lane Ghent Science Park thrives on cutting-edge plant biotechnology and strong links between academia, industry and global research networks. Innovation spans plant growth and crop yield, drought tolerance, bio-stimulants, CRISPR/Cas technologies and bio-informatics — enabling more resilient, productive and sustainable agriculture. With Ghent University recognised among the world’s top 100 and driving research excellence through 500 patent families and 140 spin-offs, the Park connects talent and companies developing next-generation crop technologies and sustainable food solutions. This collaborative ecosystem accelerates breakthroughs from lab to field, supporting a future-ready, resilient agri-food economy.
Chemistry & Energy
Chemistry & Energy
Belgium’s Chemistry & Energy sector is at the forefront of groundbreaking research, focusing on renewable energy sources, cleantech, and advanced energy technologies. It confronts challenges like energy transition and resource management, encompassing diverse innovations that contribute to a sustainable world.
Tech Lane Ghent Science Park is a hub for Chemistry and Energy innovation, bringing together research institutes, high-tech companies and international partners to develop sustainable chemical processes, industrial biotechnology and advanced materials. Expertise spans chemical reaction and process engineering, polymer design, biocatalysis and energy-efficient technologies such as steam cracking. With strong ties to Ghent University and its growing body of patents, spin-offs and research talent, the Park provides the infrastructure and collaborative environment needed to accelerate discoveries from laboratory research to industrial application, supporting a sustainable, future-ready chemical and energy sector.
High tech systems & materials
High Tech Systems & Materials
High Tech Systems and Materials in Belgium explores advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI), nanotechnology, quantum technology, advanced materials, aerospace, cryogenic systems, and photonics. Researchers in this sector work on ground-breaking technologies, which are essential to drive progress in other sectors such as energy, life sciences, healthcare, and construction.
The High Tech Systems and Materials sector at Tech Lane Ghent Science Park combines world-class research, advanced facilities and industrial expertise to drive innovation in photonics, materials testing, digital systems and high-speed electronics. Focus areas include photonic sensors, advanced packaging, composite mechanics, finite element modelling, and joining and testing of large metal structures. With strong collaboration between Ghent University, specialised research institutes and high-tech companies, TLGSP provides access to top talent, cutting-edge infrastructure and a vibrant ecosystem that transforms ideas into practical solutions for industries ranging from diagnostics and communications to advanced manufacturing.