Herman van der Auweraer

Strategic Initiative Materials vzw, also known as SIM Flanders, is a cluster on materials innovation that aims to bridge the gap between basic research and industrial markets by funding demand-driven projects. SIM Flanders is based in Zwijnaarde, Belgium, and has subsidiaries in Belgium. The Belgian company offers a one-stop-shop service for all questions on innovative materials and supports materials innovation to further strengthen Flanders' position in the field. Guido Verhoeven has been the CEO of the non-profit company since 2010.

Leuven.Inc Vzw provides administration and management consulting services. The company was founded by Imec, Arthur Andersen and Fortis Bank in 1999 and is headquartered in Leuven, Belgium.