BioVille ondersteunt FTI Limburg: ontdek de innovaties van morgen tijdens het FTI Festival 2026

This fall, Limburg will once again be all about innovation, technology, and entrepreneurship during the FTI Festival. Together with numerous partners, Limburg Startup (LSU) and LRM are organizing an extensive program that brings together entrepreneurs, researchers, students, and technology enthusiasts to explore the innovations of tomorrow.

As an incubator for life sciences and health tech, BioVille supports initiatives that stimulate innovation and create connections between entrepreneurship, research, and technology. That is why we are pleased to highlight some of the highlights of the FTI program.

A journey of discovery through innovation

From May to October, people of all ages can participate in the “Einstein of Limburg” quest, an interactive journey of discovery that brings science, technology, and innovation closer to the general public in an accessible way.

Technologie beleven van dichtbij

In oktober staan verschillende inspirerende activiteiten op het programma:

• 15 oktober – FTI Tech Tour
  Ontdek innovatieve bedrijven en technologieprojecten tijdens een unieke blik achter de schermen. See all info here >
• 22 oktober – FTI Tech Safari Future & Space
  Een inspirerende verkenning van de toekomst van ruimtevaart, technologie en innovatie. See all info here >
• 22 oktober – Tech Talk met Frank De Winne
  Een unieke kans om inzichten te krijgen van de Belgische astronaut en ruimtevaartpionier Frank De Winne. See all info here >
• 29 oktober – FTI Hackathon
  Creatieve geesten, ondernemers en technologie-experts werken samen aan innovatieve oplossingen voor maatschappelijke en technologische uitdagingen. See all info here >

Innovatie in de kijker

Het programma wordt verder aangevuld met enkele grote publiekstrekkers:

• 31 oktober tot 8 november – Luminova Lichtfestival
  Een indrukwekkende combinatie van technologie, lichtkunst en beleving. Discover more here >
• 12 november – Smart Manufacturing Conference
  Een conferentie rond de toekomst van slimme productie, digitalisering en industriële innovatie. Discover more here >
• 13 november – Opening van de Corda Arena
  Een feestelijke afsluiting van het festival met de opening van een nieuwe hotspot voor innovatie en technologie in Limburg. Discover more here >

Experience technology up close

Several inspiring activities are on the schedule for October:

• October 15 – FTI Tech Tour
  Discover innovative companies and technology projects during a unique behind-the-scenes tour. View all details here >
• October 22 – FTI Tech Safari Future & Space
  An inspiring exploration of the future of space travel, technology, and innovation. View all details here >
• October 22 – Tech Talk with Frank De Winne
  A unique opportunity to gain insights from Belgian astronaut and space pioneer Frank De Winne. View all details here >
• October 29 – FTI Hackathon
  Creative minds, entrepreneurs, and technology experts collaborate on innovative solutions to societal and technological challenges. View all details here >

Innovation in the Spotlight

The program is further complemented by several major crowd-drawers:

• October 31 to November 8 – Luminova Light Festival
  An impressive combination of technology, light art, and experience. Discover more here >
• November 12 – Smart Manufacturing Conference
  A conference on the future of smart manufacturing, digitization, and industrial innovation. Learn more here >
• November 13 – Opening of the Corda Arena
  A festive conclusion to the festival with the opening of a new hotspot for innovation and technology in Limburg. Learn more here >

Building Tomorrow’s Limburg Together

Through these initiatives, LSU, LRM, and their partners demonstrate how Limburg continues to invest in innovation, talent development, and entrepreneurship. BioVille also strongly believes in this vision and is pleased to support initiatives that showcase innovation and bring people together around new ideas and technologies.

For more information and to register for the various activities, please visit the FTI Festival program.