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Nido offers a safe nest for a government that dares to innovate. As an innovation lab, we collaborate with citizens, businesses, academics, and civil servants to strengthen innovation in the public sector.
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🚀 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
October 15, 2025 at 1:28 PM
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quote: "Economic growth is never guaranteed. Societies that block innovation eventually fall back into stagnation.” – Nobel Committee for Economic Sciences 2025. A reminder that progress starts with openness to new ideas.
October 13, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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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? 😉
October 9, 2025 at 6:57 AM
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🚀 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
September 26, 2025 at 8:59 AM
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✨ Applied Skills to Innovate ✨

Dive into the rich material waiting for you on the Nido website
👉 French: lnkd.in/eMVKqVHQ
👉 Dutch: lnkd.in/eNDrWMff
September 25, 2025 at 8:28 AM
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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
September 9, 2025 at 10:04 AM
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“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
September 4, 2025 at 11:34 AM
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💡 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
September 2, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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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
June 30, 2025 at 6:47 PM
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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
June 20, 2025 at 6:22 AM
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📢 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
June 16, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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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
June 11, 2025 at 2:10 PM
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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
May 27, 2025 at 8:55 AM
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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
May 27, 2025 at 8:55 AM
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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.”
May 8, 2025 at 1:16 PM
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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.
April 29, 2025 at 10:04 AM
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🧭 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
April 27, 2025 at 7:25 AM
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🎓 Nido on the academic radar
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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.
April 15, 2025 at 9:31 AM
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🔄 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
April 10, 2025 at 8:06 AM
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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. 🌍💡
April 8, 2025 at 2:59 PM
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🚀 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.
March 27, 2025 at 3:44 PM
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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
March 19, 2025 at 7:33 AM
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(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. 👇
February 26, 2025 at 4:18 PM
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🎤 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
February 25, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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🚀 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 🚀
February 20, 2025 at 7:33 PM