Creating smart ecosystems
Complex social issues are a major challenge for companies. They are impossible to solve without collaborating with external parties such as governments, organizations and citizens. Collaboration, however, requires a completely different approach than most companies are used to. Within this research area, we therefore investigate how cross-sectoral collaborations, network innovations and ecosystems can be part of business strategy, with sustainable development as the key principle.
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Events
February 03, 2026
Strategy & innovation challenge: What can you learn from innovation in the ...
Get an exclusive look inside the success of youth sensation ‘#LikeMe’ and their innovation challenges. Engage in dialogue, learn and network with experts and peers. ...
March 02, 2026
Open House for Professionals
This masterclass focuses on the essential insights and skills needed to work with people in ...
March 20, 2026
Webinar: How leadership develops through learning and experience
Leadership is not an innate talent. You develop it by trying, growing, and sometimes failing ...
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News
December 02, 2025
Antwerp Management School and BDO Belgium join forces for a three-year partnership ...
Antwerp Management School and BDO Belgium enter into a three-year strategic partnership to strengthen the Belgian scale-up and entrepreneurship ecosystem through knowledge sharing, innovation, research and talent development. ...
November 17, 2025
Antwerp Management School awarded ‘Pioneering Employer’ label for its focus ...
Antwerp Management School has been recognized as a Pioneering Employer 2026, a label awarded to ...
November 14, 2025
Trends Impact Awards celebrate sustainable entrepreneurship in Belgium
The Trends Impact Awards recognize organizations that have successfully translated their sustainability strategies into concrete ...
September 03, 2025
Antwerp Management School and Pidpa enter into partnership for workplace ...
Antwerp Management School (AMS) and water company Pidpa are joining forces to take workplace wellbeing ...
May 30, 2023
Balancing interests on our rivers: where people, nature and economy meet
During the summer months, the waterways of the North Sea Region become places of calm and recreation. Yet beneath this surface lies a complex challenge: aligning recreational use, spatial development, logistics and ESG considerations, while balancing social, ecological and economic interests. ...
September 11, 2025
Anchoring the 'social' in ESG: Lessons from Copenhagen’s Harbor
Discover how Copenhagen’s harbor became a model of social sustainability, blending urban life, nature, and ...
February 06, 2025
Climate disasters affect us all: The Key to resilience is ...
Wildfires, floods, and heatwaves are no longer isolated events, they’re part of a global crisis ...
