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The Belgian Ceramic Research Centre (BCRC / in french CRIBC) is Belgium’s leading research centre for ceramic materials.

As a sectoral and collective research centre governed by the De Groote Law (Decree-Law of 30 January 1947), CRIBC is officially recognised at both federal level in Belgium and regional level in Wallonia. It contributes to the economic development of the ceramics, glass and non-metallic inorganic materials industries.

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Belgian Ceramic Research Centre

Our mission is to

1. Stimulate economic activity:

Stimulate competitiveness, develop agility and ensure the resilience of the economic fabric in the industrial sector of inorganic and non-metallic materials through the perpetuation of knowledge, technological innovation and scientific excellence.

2. Contribute to major societal issues:

Generate and transmit technological and scientific knowledge, with the aim of helping our societies evolve towards and through energy, technological, digital and societal transitions.

To fulfill our mission, we need to act, exist and contribute at local, regional, national, European and international levels.

Vision

Our vision

Our values

The BCRC is known and recognized by industry, by universities and its peers, by organizations representing the various trades and professions in its areas of expertise, and by the region’s political and administrative authorities.
It is the driving force behind the region’s economic development in its areas of expertise.

integrity

Carry out our mission rigorously, impartially and independently, in order to provide a quality service for the benefit of our customers, while guaranteeing them the appropriate degree of confidentiality.

Societal ethics

As a Research player, our aim is to participate ethically and responsibly in the major challenges facing society. This implies a lucid, eco-responsible and equitable commitment at every stage of our activity.

Partnership culture

Our expertise demands a multidisciplinary approach and a high level of collaboration, both internally and externally. This is reflected at interpersonal, local, regional, federal, European and international levels.