About FAIR
The Flanders AI Research Program (FAIR) stands for strategic basic research into artificial intelligence, based on the needs and demands of companies, organizations, the government, and citizens.
Mission
It is our mission to create meaningful impact on people, society, and industry with groundbreaking AI research
Vision
The Flanders AI Research Program stands for strategic basic research into AI. Our aim is the successful adoption of AI in Flanders. In this way, we contribute to a sustainable and prosperous human-centered digital future in Flanders, as well to economic growth and innovation in our region. We also align our activities with the European ambition and strategies for AI and the digital agenda for 2030.
Ambition
We strive for an internationally strong position for Flanders in strategic AI research, within a sustainable ecosystem in Flanders. We work in a quadruple helix ecosystem, with different target groups without whom it would be impossible to realize our mission and vision: research centers, governments, companies, and (non-profit) organizations & citizens.
Consortium
Bringing together eleven Flemish universities and research centers in one AI research program.
Find out more about the different consortium members
Team & governance
Learn how FAIR is governed and coordinated across its research partners.
Find out more about the governing structure of FAIRFlanders AI Policy Plan
The Flanders AI Research Program constitutes the first section of the Flanders Artificial Intelligence Policy Plan - launched in July 2019 and renewed in March 2024.
The second section is devoted to encouraging businesses to use AI and is covered by VLAIO
The third aims to raise awareness, training and an ethical framework and is covered by the Knowledge Centre Data & Society