Projects
Projects about
#Blockchain
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.
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
#Blockchain
Howest Joins the EBSI Network: A Milestone for our Web3 Team
Howest proudly becomes Belgium’s first production node operator in the European Blockchain Services Infrastructure. This milestone underscores our commitment to innovation and applied research in verifiable credentials and decentralized identity, driving trust and digital transformation across Europe.
Insights from the EBSI Belgium Demystifying Seminar
The EBSI Belgium Demystifying Seminar (Nov 26, 2024) by Howest Cyber3Lab and Access Advisors explored blockchain’s role in public services, featuring insights on EBSI, Verifiable Credentials, and Belgium’s leadership in EUROPEUM-EDIC.
Howest Research Lab Validates Block on Holesky Testnet
At Howest, we pride ourselves on staying at the forefront of Web3 education, not only by teaching but by actively engaging with the Web3 ecosystem. Recently, our research lab made an exciting discovery: we validated a new block on the Holesky testnet, with our very own "Study Web3@Howest" message in the graffiti! 🎉
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.
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.
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
#Blockchain
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 Change 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.
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
#Blockchain
Robby Goetinck
Devops & Web3
Robby Goetinck is a Security Researcher and Web3 Engineer at Howest University of Applied Sciences. With a background in Infrastructure, DevOps and Web3, he's been actively involved in deploying Self-Sovereign Identity (SSI) solutions for Howest student passes as verifiable credentials on the European Blockchain Services Infrastructure (EBSI).
Wim Van Renterghem
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.
Shane Deconinck
Web3 Lead
Shane Deconinck is Web3 Lead at Howest University of Applied Sciences. He's guiding the impact-driven applied research through combining deep technological understanding with human centered design techniques.