🤝 Project Consortium
Meet the research institutions and industry partners driving the BUGATTI project forward.
Project Consortium
Research Partners
KU Leuven - DistriNet, Campus Ghent (Project Lead)
KU Leuven, DistriNet Campus Ghent
DistriNet@Gent, located at the Technology Campus Ghent, is part of the Department of Computer Science within the Faculty of Engineering Technology at KU Leuven. The unit has extensive experience in setting up and executing innovation projects in collaboration with industry. Its strong ties to the Faculty of Engineering Technology ensure that research is highly practice-oriented and aligned with the needs of companies.
In recent years, DistriNet@Gent has been integrated into the larger DistriNet research group at KU Leuven in Heverlee. The mission of DistriNet@Gent is to conduct applied research and knowledge dissemination in the domains of Distributed Systems, Software Security, and System Security. It serves as a key hub for valorization within these domains for the Faculty of Engineering Technology.
The central research theme is the development and analysis of software systems with advanced security and privacy requirements. Over the past decade, the group has built significant expertise in this area. Its extensive industry network is the result of numerous collaborations and services provided to small, medium, and large technology companies focused on secure software development.
Website: iiw.kuleuven.be/onderzoek/distrinet/
Vrije Universiteit Brussel - Software Languages Lab
VUB - SOFT Lab
The Software Languages Lab (SOFT) is part of the Department of Computer Science at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel. Founded in 2009 through the merger of the Programming Technology Lab and the System and Software Engineering Lab, SOFT is a key research player in Brussels, Flanders, and beyond, with extensive experience in both research and industry collaboration.
SOFT focuses on the design, implementation, and application of better languages to support the software engineering cycle. This includes the design, formal study, efficient implementation, tool support, and application of programming languages. The lab also provides education closely linked to secure software development in distributed environments (e.g., Operating Systems, System Fundamentals, Parallelism and Distribution, Security in Computing, Big Data Processing & Cloud Computing).
SOFT is organized into several research clusters, including “Code Analysis and Manipulation” led by Professor De Roover, and “Reactive and Event-based Languages and Systems” (REBLS) co-led by Professor Nicolay. These clusters collaborate intensively on applied research in software development for a sustainable society, secure software, and smart AI-intensive systems. SOFT is also part of the Flanders Cybersecurity Initiative, resulting in high valorization potential for secure software.
Website: soft.vub.ac.be
Industry Advisory Board
The BUGATTI project is guided by an advisory board of industry partners who provide practical insights, real-world use cases, and validation of research outcomes. This ensures that project deliverables are immediately applicable in industry settings.
The Industry Advisory Board for the COOCK+ project is composed primarily of small and medium-sized enterprises, but also includes organizations that are not R&D intensive. The focus is on companies involved in the development of IoT solutions (including IIoT), such as:
- Embedded Device Developers: Benefit from early detection of vulnerabilities and practical tools before products reach the market.
- Software Security Consultants: Gain access to state-of-the-art techniques and methodologies, enhancing their ability to analyze and secure IoT solutions for clients.
- Integrators and IoT Solution Developers: Acquire in-depth knowledge for identifying vulnerabilities and managing IoT solutions securely.
Collaboration Opportunities
Companies interested in:
- Implementing advanced security testing in IoT development
- Contributing real-world IoT security scenarios
- Accessing state-of-the-art security research and tools
- Participating in hands-on workshops and training
- Achieving compliance with RED-DA and CRA regulations
Get Involved
If your organization is interested in collaborating with the BUGATTI project, please contact us:
Benefits of Partnership
Advanced Security Tools
Early access to state-of-the-art IoT security testing tools and methodologies
Regulatory Compliance
Guidance on meeting RED-DA, CRA, and IEC 62443-4.x requirements
Expert Network
Connect with leading security researchers and industry practitioners
Hands-on Training
Participate in practical tutorials and workshops