IBA Open Innovation Program

Overview

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IBA (Ion Beam Applications), the Belgian medtech company known for particle accelerators and proton therapy, runs its Open Innovation Program as a Call for Ideas on its Agorize innovation hub. The current edition offers nine themed innovation calls plus an open call for ideas beyond the proposed challenges, and is open to companies, research centers, universities, and individuals. Applications for the current edition close on 1 December 2026.

Focus Areas

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• High-energy e-beam for microplastics mitigation, CO2 treatment, and dioxin remediation
• Virus inactivation for vaccines using e-beam technology
• Advanced materials and industrial chemistry enabled by e-beam
• Radiation environment simulation for space exploration and ultra-fast e-beam curing for additive manufacturing
• Digital and AI platforms, and wearable dosimetry with real-time radiation intelligence

Benefits

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• Proof-of-concept project opportunity with IBA
• Access to IBA’s expertise and resources in accelerator and radiation technology
• Visibility through IBA’s open innovation ecosystem

How to Apply

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• Choose an innovation call on the IBA Agorize platform and submit your idea before 1 December 2026; multiple applications are allowed.