The building provides much-needed space for various research groups of the Faculty of Bioscience Engineering. They will have modern labs and offices to further develop their research. There is also an auditorium, meeting rooms and flexible work and study places. KUBES also houses the central UGent services for the Kortrijk campus. Regional engine for innovation
Regional engine
In recent years, Ghent University has invested approximately 27 million euros in education and research infrastructure in Kortrijk. In addition to KUBES, this also includes the VEG-i-TEC building, the university’s living lab for vegetable and potato processing.
With KUBES, Ghent University wants to further develop its campus in Kortrijk into a regional engine for sustainable innovation. The university wants to work together with West Flemish industry and regional policy on new solutions that help companies take the step towards a more sustainable future.