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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

2/2 | The frugal mindset inspired RIZIV/INAMI - and us too! 💡 👉 Curious about frugal innovation? Dive into our inspiration page: NL: www.nidolab.be/nl/inspirati... FR: www.nidolab.be/fr/inspirati... #DoMoreWithLess #Inami #Riziv

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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

(2/🧵) 💡 Enter Frugal Innovation Frugal innovation is more than cost-cutting—it’s a mindset that turns constraints into opportunities. But what does that mean in practice? And how can governments apply these principles? Watch a short excerpt from a video of Navi by The Economist. 👇

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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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