Howest plays an active role in shaping an inclusive society Howest is committed to building an inclusive society where everyone has equal opportunities and can fully participate in social life. We create innovative solutions that promote social participation, build strong ecosystems that encourage collaboration and social cohesion, and bring people together through sports, culture, physical activity, and nature. By developing processes and business models with a clear focus on social impact, we contribute to social justice both locally and globally. Together, we are shaping a world where everyone matters.Discover our missions, research projects and impact labs in the Social transition domain. Our missions Howest drives innovation to create equal opportunities for participation in society.Howest builds ecosystems that foster collaboration, social inclusion, and cohesion.Howest empowers and connects people through sports, physical activity, culture, and nature.Howest innovates processes and business models with a strong focus on social impact.Howest promotes social justice in communities both locally and globally. Our research projects ZorgVoorTransities MJP Blended HV IVART x-CITE HA in beleid DiGaME URBAN XR LAB Place aux Jeunes FUND-UP PACT4SW PUW20 Vital Cities 4All Tope Sterk 5 Brugge beweegt Coping with crisis Bridges by Mentors ELNA P5 Uganda Waterzuiver Suriname EntrepeneurUganda Blue Balance Our impact labs Mensenmaat Vital Cities Mind- and Makerspace Business Innovation Lab Industrial Design Center Tell me more! Curious about the latest innovations, collaborations, and events? News & events