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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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. ...

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

by Wouter Van Bockhaven, Tanvi Anand, Remco Lenstra

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. ...