Kenniscentrum Vlaamse Steden

Name

Kenniscentrum Vlaamse Steden

Legal name

Kenniscentrum Vlaamse Steden

Website

https://kenniscentrumvlaamsesteden.be

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Brussels

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Kenniscentrum Vlaamse Steden is an interlocal association that serves as a knowledge center for 13 Flemish center cities and the Flemish Community Commission (VGC) in Brussels. It facilitates evidence-based policy support, knowledge dissemination, and inter-city collaboration through a multi-year program covering six program areas: OBMi, Smart Cities, Stadsgenoten, Klimaattransitie, Digitale Transitie, and Andere opdrachten. It supplements these programs with data tools including the Stadsscan dashboard, BBC-beleidstool, and AI Radar database.

Product overview

Kenniscentrum Vlaamse Steden is a knowledge center for 13 Flemish center cities and the Flemish Community Commission (VGC) in Brussels. It operates through its 2022-2026 Multi-Year Program containing six programs: OBMi (environmental, policy and management information), Smart Cities, Stadsgenoten (urban diversity), Klimaattransitie (climate transition), Digitale Transitie (digital transition), and Andere opdrachten (other assignments). These programs are supplemented with data tools including the Stadsscan (city scan dashboard), BBC-beleidstool (policy tool), and AI Radar database. The organization functions as an inspiration source for policy, city organization and services, facilitating knowledge through multi-year programs and providing a meeting space for discussion and collaboration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• OBMi (Omgevings-, Beleids- en Managementinformatie) Program providing structured data analysis, policy monitoring, and visual reporting to enable fact-based policy-making in Flemish center cities.
• Smart Cities Program Program addressing societal challenges through a holistic smart cities approach with technology as an enabler, covering automated rights allocation, e-inclusion, e-mobility, sustainable local energy production, City Deal Rechtenverkenner 2.0, Lerend Netwerk InnoFiNS, and study trips.
• Stadsgenoten Multi-year program investigating urban coexistence in diversity, examining how diversity manifests in city organizations and providing expertise for handling diversity-related challenges.
• Klimaattransitie (Climate Transition) Program initiating and facilitating cooperation between cities and other governance levels on climate change, connecting climate initiatives and addressing urgent climate issues through work tracks on climate governance, financing, CapaCITIES 2.0, BE REEL!, data-driven climate policy, and just transition.
• Digitale Transitie (Digital Transition) Program providing a framework for digital transition in Flemish cities, addressing artificial intelligence, human-centered design, cybersecurity, and the European Digital landscape.
• Andere opdrachten (Other Assignments) Various roles including acting as discussion partner for the Flemish Government, maintaining parking and access registers (Parkeer- en Toegangsregister), coordinating the Learning Network Interwoven Work Locations, and Atrium centrumsteden.
• Stadsscan 13 centrumsteden Dashboard providing environmental characteristics important for monitoring developments in 13 center cities, with register and survey indicators across 14 policy-relevant themes.
• BBC-beleidstool Digital application bringing together all multi-year plans and annual accounts of Flemish local governments for analyzing policy choices and financial impact.
• AI Radar Digital database of ongoing, planned and completed AI projects by the Flemish Government and local governments, offering inspiration and knowledge about how artificial intelligence can improve public services.

Quantifiable outcome

• Multi-year cooperation agreement 2022-2026 with active programs in OBMi, Smart Cities, Stadsgenoten, Klimaattransitie, and Digitale Transitie

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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App detail

AI capability7 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered major and core.

• VLAIO (Vlaams Agentschap voor Innovatie en Ondernemen)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 March 2026VLAIO supports the City of Things initiative that helps cities implement smart applications. Four new City of Things projects were approved in March 2026 with over 4.5 million euros in combined support, focusing on water management, municipal needs, utility works, and digital cooperation.
• IDEA ConsultmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2025Leads the consortium guiding the Lerend Netwerk Verweving (Learning Network on Urban Mixing), supporting Flemish cities in sustainable mixing of housing and working spaces from 2025 to 2028.
• VVSG (Vereniging van Vlaamse Steden en Gemeenten)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVVSG is the umbrella organization for Flemish cities and municipalities. Kenniscentrum Vlaamse Steden is part of the VVSG digital platform (vvsg.be). The organizations collaborate on joint webinars, policy initiatives, and knowledge sharing. VVSG provides infrastructure including accessibility expertise and staff training programs.
• Smart FlanderscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative program with Smart Flanders supporting the Smart Cities program focus on societal challenges using a holistic smart cities approach with technology as an enabler. Supports six spearpoint challenges.
• University of Antwerp (Universiteit Antwerpen)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partner in the InnoFiNS project investigating nature-based solutions financing in Flanders. University of Antwerp collaborated with UHasselt on business cases for Living Labs in Antwerp, Genk, Turnhout, and Zuid-West-Vlaanderen.
• UHasseltmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partner in the InnoFiNS project with University of Antwerp, investigating financing barriers and policy recommendations for nature-based solutions.
• Agentschap Binnenlands BestuurcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates on programs including the 100 Wijken Platform for learning exchange, BBC (Beleids- en Beheerscyclus) policy tools, and the Gemeentehuis van de Toekomst program for digital transformation of local governments.
• Stedenstuurgroep StadsmonitormajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative body overseeing the Stadsscan (City Scan) publication covering 13 center cities, working with Agentschap Binnenlands Bestuur and Statistiek Vlaanderen.
• Statistiek VlaanderenmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStatistical partner collaborating on the Stadsscan 13 centrumsteden, providing register and survey indicators under 14 policy-relevant themes.
• AI Expertisecentrum (Digitaal Vlaanderen)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupports local governments in AI applications through the Smart Region Office. Provided presentation at the AI for local governments webinar organized by Kenniscentrum and VVSG.
• Smart Region Office (Digitaal Vlaanderen)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of the AI Expertisecentrum, supports municipalities in AI implementation and applications for public services.
• VAIA (Vlaamse AI Academie)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides AI literacy programs and training for local government staff. Presented at the AI for local governments webinar on AI literacy offerings with practical examples.
• Architecture Workroom BrusselsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFacilitates collaborative warmth solutions in five cities (Leuven, Mortsel, Mechelen, Brugge, Oostende) under the F5D project, receiving 2.7 million euros in European support.
• Stad RoeselaremajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal government partner in the European Speak Up project on citizen participation, working with non-profit organizations and universities from 6 European countries.
• Stad MechelenmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal government partner in the European Speak Up project on citizen participation alongside Stad Roeselare and the Hannah Arendt Instituut.
• Hannah Arendt InstituutmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner in the European Speak Up project investigating innovative ways of cooperation between local governments and citizens.
• District09majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDigital partner of Stad Gent in the Bloomberg Philanthropies Mayors Challenge, building an innovative digital platform for proactive citizen support during key life moments.
• Departement OmgevingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates on the 'Veranderend Speelveld' series, providing research on citizen participation in local spatial policy planning.

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Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

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