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Nidolab @nidolab.be · 25/11/2025

🚀 Nido’s Sludge Research is Here! In times of scarcity, we need to find ways to maintain innovation momentum! Dutch: lnkd.in/gN_ib7er French: lnkd.in/gp8hztcN #Innovation #PublicSector #SludgeResearch #Collaboration #Frictionless #AgileProjects #NidoLab

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Nidolab @nidolab.be · 15/10/2025

🚀 A wave of innovation enthusiasm! For Nido, FPS Health, Food Chain Safety and Environment launched a search for a Junior Innovation Manager — and we received over 70 applications! #PublicSectorInnovation #InnovationLab #Talent #Recruitment #InnovationInGovernment #Collaboration

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Nidolab @nidolab.be · 09/10/2025

Last week, we visited Ghent University — Master in Public Administration and Management — to engage students in the next edition of the Federal Innovation Award 2026: the Student Challenges Award. We also couldn’t help but wonder. Were they enthusiastic about the challenge? What’s your guess? 😉

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Nidolab @nidolab.be · 26/09/2025

🚀 Still time to join! The submission deadline is 18 December. This week, almost ten universities and colleges have shown interest in engaging their students to work on federal challenges. 🙌 #innovation #federalservices #students #publicsector #future #belgium

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Nidolab @nidolab.be · 25/09/2025

✨ Applied Skills to Innovate ✨ Dive into the rich material waiting for you on the Nido website 👉 French: lnkd.in/eMVKqVHQ 👉 Dutch: lnkd.in/eNDrWMff

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Nidolab @nidolab.be · 09/09/2025

In just one week, we’re hosting another inspiration session: “Anyone Can Innovate”. Almost 300 civil servants have already registered! 🔗 Register now to secure your spot! lnkd.in/gRZ2PRYM #PublicSectorInnovation #InnovationLeadership #InnovationSkills

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Nidolab @nidolab.be · 04/09/2025

“If you’re not confused, you’re not paying attention.” – Tom Peters. Happy exploring! 🌍✨ 👉 In Dutch: lnkd.in/eQssU4Gi 👉 In French: lnkd.in/eR9EyX-w #FuturesThinking #PublicSectorInnovation #Exploration #FutureOfGovernment #Inspiration #Foresight

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Nidolab @nidolab.be · 02/09/2025

💡 How do you innovate when resources are limited, yet expectations remain high? Discover the story on our website: In Dutch: lnkd.in/esfhAiXj In French: lnkd.in/eJwknFXj #PublicSectorInnovation #FrugalInnovation #HealthCare #RIZIV #innovationstrategy

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Nidolab @nidolab.be · 30/06/2025

Be part of the public sector innovation movement in Belgium! ➡️ Subscribe to the Nido newsletter: lnkd.in/ej-PWazH #PublicSectorInnovation #GovernmentInnovation #Belgium #InnovationInGovernment #FutureOfGovernment #BelgiumInnovation #NidoNews #PolicyInnovation #PublicServiceInnovation

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Nidolab @nidolab.be · 20/06/2025

Innovation takes courage – and RIZIV is proving it. This week, RIZIV hosted the Innovation Circle with remarkable ambition. In a world where public services face growing complexity and tighter budgets, they’re not waiting for ideal conditions – they’re creating momentum now. #InnovationLeadership

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Nidolab @nidolab.be · 16/06/2025

📢 Call to Belgian universities and colleges! Let’s make room for innovation with/for citizens! In Dutch: lnkd.in/eh4-CU6Z In French: lnkd.in/embGfbNP #FederalInnovationAward #FIA2026 #NidoLab #PublicInnovation #HigherEducation #ModernState #Students #University #College #Belgium #PublicService

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Nidolab @nidolab.be · 11/06/2025

We’re excited to announce our partnership with the Federal Public Service Health, Food Chain Safety and Environment 👉 Read more in the article below. In Dutch: lnkd.in/eqpxKnvk in French: lnkd.in/efynnnER #InnovationInGovernment #PublicSectorInnovation #Collaboration #CapacityBuilding #belgium

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Nidolab @nidolab.be · 27/05/2025

1/2 | Frugal Innovation in action at RIZIV/INAMI! Last week, we facilitated a hands-on workshop with Annick Mertens. Managers tackled a real case using our frugal innovation canvas - sparking fresh ideas and real energy to keep going. #FrugalInnovation #NidoLab

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Nidolab @nidolab.be · 08/05/2025

1/3 🚀 Can the public sector do more with less? Innovation thinker Navi Radjou says yes — through frugal innovation. It’s not about austerity, but about doing things differently: smarter, leaner, more human. 💬 “Frugality doesn’t mean less. It means better.”

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Nidolab @nidolab.be · 29/04/2025

This proof of concept shows that even small UX improvements can make a huge difference! Muze Parmentier from Humix explains that by putting users at the centre, the @NEO - National Employment Office can build a digital service that truly supports parents at an important moment in their lives.

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Nidolab @nidolab.be · 27/04/2025

🧭 In 2024, Humix joined the RVA/ONEM challenge “Career break in a snap” — exploring how UX, AI, and conversational design can reduce choice overload for employees. 💬🤖 👉 Full report: Dutch: lnkd.in/eGV8qwP8 French: lnkd.in/eCDmYA3Q #GovTech #PublicSectorInnovation #UXDesign #BetterPublicServices

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Nidolab @nidolab.be · 15/04/2025

🎓 Nido on the academic radar 1/ Nido – the innovation lab of the Belgian federal government – is now the subject of a new teaching case by @iveybusiness.bsky.social, co-authored by Prof. Wim Van Haverbeke & Riyaad Ismail (University of Antwerp). 🌍📘 A rare look at public innovation in action.

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Nidolab @nidolab.be · 10/04/2025

🔄 From solo innovator to an organisation-wide innovation strategy 💡 in Dutch: www.nidolab.be/nl/artikels/... in French: www.nidolab.be/fr/articles/... @enabel.be @jeanvanwetter.bsky.social

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Nidolab @nidolab.be · 08/04/2025

Can the public sector do better with less? Resource scarcity = a major innovation opportunity Absolutely! Last Thursday, we explored this very question with over 250 participants (with an overwhelming presence of colleagues from @RIZIV-INAMI) during our session on Frugal Innovation. 🌍💡

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Nidolab @nidolab.be · 27/03/2025

🚀 An inspiring day in Paris with Western Balkan countries! 🌍 Yesterday, Belgium had the honor of sharing Nido’s experience as a public sector innovation lab. We discussed our founding rationale, key activities, challenges, and strategic insights sparking conversations with international peers.

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Nidolab @nidolab.be · 19/03/2025

We are proud to announce a new partnership between @enabel.be and IKIC Impact Ventures as part of the Niger Challenge, an initiative resulting from the open innovation call at the end of 2024. #Innovation #Partnership #Challenge #AgriFood #IKIC #Nido #Niger #DairySector #ColdChain #developmentaid

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Nidolab @nidolab.be · 26/02/2025

🚀 Frugal Innovation: Doing More with Less (1/🧵) Even in resource-rich Western societies, we face the challenge of doing more with less. How can we rethink innovation to create real impact in the public sector for citizens and businesses? Let’s dive in. ⬇️

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Nidolab @nidolab.be · 25/02/2025

🎤 Let’s Talk Innovation In part 3, we explore public sector innovation through fresh perspectives. 🚀 Experts challenge us to rethink the usual. 💡 4 key insights from: Sven Hermans – Ibrahim Ouassari – Hadrien Macq – Katleen De Stobbeleir & Julie Sophie Braem www.nidolab.be/nido/nl/cate... (dutch)

The third part of Nido's Let’s Talk Innovation series: an outside-in perspective on public sector innovation

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Nidolab @nidolab.be · 20/02/2025

🚀 Innovating Together in the Public Sector! Today, our circle of innovation managers from the Belgian public sector gathered for an inspiring session at Belgian Defence! #Innovation #PublicSector #XRlabs #DefenseTech #Collaboration #ScalingUp #Belgium #FutureOfTech #GovTech 🚀

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Nidolab @nidolab.be · 14/02/2025

💖 Fall in love with innovation this Valentine’s Day! 💡✨ Ready to fall for innovation? ❤️ Discover more: lnkd.in/eRmGj2uh No legal concerns. Just opportunities. Let’s unlock innovation together! 💪✨ #Innovation #ChallengeDriven #ValentinesDay #PublicSector #FallInLoveWithTheProblem

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Nidolab @nidolab.be · 13/02/2025

🚀 Join us for an inspiring session on frugal innovation (online): "Doing Better with Less"! with Navi Radjou 🏆 📅 Date: Thursday, April 3, 2025 ⏰ Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM 📝 Register now: lnkd.in/er_yJf_4 🌍 English, Dutch, French #FrugalInnovation #PublicSector #belgium #administrations #innovation

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Nidolab @nidolab.be · 11/02/2025

🚀 Let’s Talk Innovation: Leadership in Turbulent Times 🎙️💡 with Katleen De Strobbeleir and Julia Sophie Braem from Vlerick business school. Get inspired! Dutch: lnkd.in/ecZjMpjm French: lnkd.in/efPNYBWX #LetsTalkInnovation #Leadership #Innovation #Collaboration #FutureFocused #Experimentation

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Nidolab @nidolab.be · 28/01/2025

Meet Pauline, aka “The Puffin.” 🐧 Her story is a true inspiration for anyone who dares to dream and take action. 💡 #DreamBig #InnovationLab #MeetTheTeam #NewBeginnings #PublicSector #Belgium Read the article: In Dutch: lnkd.in/eXBfqJy4 In French: lnkd.in/eM5XPg_Y

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Nidolab @nidolab.be · 26/01/2025

🚨 We’re looking for a new Belgian federal colleague from to help strategically anchor innovation. Interested, or do you know someone who’d love to work with enthusiasm at Nido? Dutch: lnkd.in/eG5NkTME French: lnkd.in/eVWbSFR7 #Innovation #JoinUs #Belgium #StrategicThinking #publicsector

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Nidolab @nidolab.be · 25/01/2025

"Une administration innovante ? 🤔 C’est le sujet sur lequel Frédéric Baervoets va échanger avec Stéphane VINCENT de La 27e Région et Myriam Benagrouba de MEL. Les Jeudis des Labs sont ouverts à tous #InnovationPublique #JeudisDesLabs #AdministrationInnovante #Partage #ApprendreEnsemble 🚀

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Nidolab @nidolab.be · 23/01/2025

🚀 What an exciting kick-off at FIRM! We’re ready to roll up our sleeves and experiment with a new solution. Why? Ensuring people can quickly find the right support when faced with human rights violations. #HumanRights #Innovation #Collaboration #SocialImpact #Experimentation #MakingADifference

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