Projects
Projects about
#Web3
DEP: EBSI-NE
EBSI-NE is a groundbreaking EU-funded initiative aimed at expanding the European Blockchain Services Infrastructure (EBSI) to offer a wider array of innovative services for EU businesses and citizens.
Interreg: BLockchain IN Government
The BLING project investigated, by combining the expertise of knowledge institutions and the playingfield of municipalities and governmental organisations together with businesses and citizens, what role Blockchain can be for governments.
Tetra: Innovative businessmodels for KMO's in de METAVERSE
Het doel van dit onderzoeksproject is allereerst om in kaart te brengen hoe Metaverse en Web3 technologieën gebruikt kunnen worden om Vlaamse KMO’s in retail & product ontwikkeling vooruit te helpen.
Interreg: Blockchain4Prosumers - BC4P
The project name Blockchain4Prosumers - BC4P connects two elements: On the one hand the blockchain technology and on the other hand the prosumer. The blockchain makes it possible to make locally generated energy available through trading platforms or directly to other consumers and users.
INTERREG: Secuweb
The Interreg project SecuWeb will focus on the applications and implementation of innovative technologies that lead to safer data use at companies and organizations. We address the sectors of e-health, industry 4.0, mobility and food, which are important spearheads for the economy of the involved regions.
Tetra: Blockchain4SME
The main goal of the research is to pass on the knowledge of blockchain technology to Flemish SMEs so that they can further digitize, improve, renew, secure and provide data privacy for their business processes.
EDIH Digitalis
The European Digital Innovation Hub DIGITALIS aims to help both groups of industrial companies. Traditional SMEs with the adoption of new digital technologies and tech savvy SMEs with connecting them in building up a competitive advantage in the globalized marketplace.
DEP: x-Cite
x-CITE - Expanding the Experience of Citizens through Extended Reality will advance the development of the CitiVerse as a tool for human-centric smart city transformation. x-CITE expand the experience and engagement of citizens through XR in the areas of urban planning, social engagement, culture and tourism.
DEP: Digital Credentials 4 Europe (DC4EU)
DC4EU aims to apply the European Union’s eIDAS trust framework focusing on the education and social security fields. DC4EU will investigate the issuance of educational credentials and professional qualifications in the education sector and credentials in social security.
ICON: Future Flemish Pig
Unlocking the potential of blockchain technology in the pig production and processing chain based on improved transparency and automated traceability.
News about
#Web3
Howest Co-organises the EBSI-Belgium Demystifying Seminar
Howest University, in collaboration with Access Advisors, is organising a seminar to demystify EBSI for Belgian stakeholders. This event aims to educate and engage local policymakers, tech providers, and government officials, highlighting EBSI's transformative potential for streamlining public services in Belgium.
We’re a founding member of Linux Foundation Decentralized Trust
On September 16, the Linux Foundation launched LF Decentralized Trust, a new organization focused on advancing decentralized technologies. As a founding member, Howest is excited to contribute to this initiative aimed at enhancing transparency and security in critical systems. Join us in shaping a decentralized future.
Howest receives grant to expand AI Lab and create Metaverse and Web3 Experience Lab
Thanks to a Research Infrastructure grant from VLAIO, our AI Lab is getting a significant upgrade, becoming a hub for cutting-edge research in artificial intelligence across various sectors. Simultaneously, we introduce the Web3 and Metaverse Experience Lab.
Robby and Shane presented at Linux OSS Japan
Cyber 3 Labs researchers Robby Goetinck and Shane Deconinck were invited to present their work at Linux Open Source Summit Japan on December 5 and 6 in Tokyo, Japan. Additionally, they were also the only academic speakers at the Hyperledger Member Summit that was organised at the same venue.
Create an NFT for the Day of Science
How do science and technology contribute to a better world?\nFind out on Sunday, November 26, 2023 at the Mind- and Makerspace Brugge and The Penta Kortrijk. Researchers, experts and students from Howest will take you into the wonderful world of science.
Representing our web3 programmes in Blockchance Hamburg
In May 2023, the Howest Security and Privacy research group had the opportunity to promote their Web3 programs at the largest blockchain conference in Europe. Researchers Cesar and Shane traveled to Hamburg Germany to represent Howest.
Events about
#Web3
Decentralized Autonomous Hackathon 2024
Join us for DAH24, the premier event where technology enthusiasts, developers, innovators, and dreamers converge to shape the future of decentralized technologies and artificial intelligence. This 24-hour hackathon challenges you to explore the limitless possibilities at the intersection of web3 and AI
EBSI-Belgium Demystifying Seminar: How Blockchain and Verifiable Credentials are Changing how Public Services Work
The EBSI-Belgium Demystifying Seminar is designed to introduce and explain the European Blockchain Services Infrastructure (EBSI) and its integration within Belgium.
Enterprise grade EVM through Hyperledger Besu [ EthCC side event ]
Join us for a side event at EthCC, hosted by Cyber3Lab, focusing on enterprise-grade EVM solutions with Hyperledger Besu. Discover the latest developments and practical applications of Hyperledger Besu in the enterprise sector through five insightful talks from industry experts. Venue: Vlerick Business School Brussels.
Join us for the Hyperledger Belgium Meetup on March 14
We're excited to invite you to our next Hyperledger Foundation Belgium Meetup on March 14 at our new campus in Bruges, from 6PM until 9PM. The topic is 'European Web3 Flagship Projects', and we're excited to have amazing speakers from KBC, SettleMint, Protokol and Howest sharing their impactful work.
Successful first Hyperledger Belgium Meetup at Howest Bruges
On November 30 we revived the Hyperledger Belgium Meetup group by organizing an event at our campus. Titled 'Web3 Evolved: The European Shift to Decentralized Digital Infrastructure', there was a specific focus on European projects.
Decentralized Autonomous Hackathon 2023
We successfully wrapped up our second Decentralised Autonomous Hackathon (DAH). Governed by smart contracts, this innovative event brought together our talented students from the Blockchain Developer & Architect and IT & Blockchain Consultant programs.
People that talk about
#Web3
Research Manager Cyber 3 Labs
Daniel Du Seuil is the Research coordinator of the Cyber 3 Labs research unit. He has a strong background in web3 and blockchain, gained experience in many innovation projects in the public sector and joined Howest in june 2023. Daniel is the Convenor of the European Self Sovereign Identity Framework within the European Blockchain Partnership. This partnership of 30 EU member states and related countries cooperate in the establishment of a European Blockchain Services Infrastructure (EBSI) that will support the delivery of cross-border digital public services, with the highest standards of security and privacy. Daniel is also the initiator and project leader of the National Belgian SSI project Blockchain on the move. He was the former blockchain Program Manager of the Flemish government. He is also a member of the EU blockchain observatory and co-initiator of the Belgian blockchain taskforce at Beltug and the new Blockchain4Belgium group.
Digital Product Passports Researcher
Ann Claes is co-founder of MASJIEN, the agency for fashion, sustainability and technology. Ann's passion for innovation led her into the realms of Web3, where she co-founded the digital fashion brand MUTANI and initiated the Web32 movement, dedicated to exploring the metaverse and the Web3 landscape in Belgium. Furthermore, Ann Claes is an active member of the board of prominent Belgian retail group CRG.
Web3 Program Manager, Researcher & Lecturer
I am a mobile developer at heart, working on mobile apps since 2015. Ever since I followed the blockchain@home course at Howest in 2018, I knew I wanted to become a blockchain/Web3 developer. Since then, I have taught the same courses I followed, researched blockchain technology in the BLING project, and most recently have become the program manager of our Web3 courses. I am also focused on life long learning, most recently with a cyber security education.
Researcher and Lecturer in Business and Organization
Jana gained several years of experience as a business analyst and (functional) IT consultant at various large companies after completing her master's degree in Business Management. Serving as the link between business and IT is the common thread in her further career path. In both her roles as researcher and lecturer, she shaped various digitization projects and imparts that knowledge to her students. Crafting solutions for businesses using technology is her great passion.