In this interview with Mark Andries, general administrator for Flanders Innovation & Entrepreneurship (VLAIO), you will find out more about VLAIO’s services provided to entrepreneurs, the way it helps foreign entrepreneurs and investors to establish or expand business in Flanders, VLAIO’s support for R&D and innovation clusters in Flanders, recent developments, new funding formats & VLAIO’s international orientation. ⌬⚛🧪🔬🧬👨🏻🔬
University of Applied Sciences Howest launches mission-driven research policy across five domains
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Anticipating the future, that is Howest’s ambition. With a mission-driven research policy, the university of applied sciences is now clustering its research activities into five strategic domains: digital, ecological, health, learning and social, all linked to concrete societal missions. In 2026, with support from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF/EFRO), Howest opens two new labs: the Circular Solution Lab in Kortrijk and the Howest Digital Health Lab in Bruges. 🏥💉🩹👨⚕️
Institute of Pathology and Genetics – IPG: Advanced expertise for innovative diagnostics and treatments
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The Institut de Pathologie et de Génétique is a non-profit association founded in Charleroi, Belgium in 1958. It has 350 highly specialized and dedicated staff. Each year it carries out more than 450,000 analyses. The IPG’s activity is based on 3 essential pillars: anatomic pathology, the molecular biology laboratory and the human genetics centre, one of 8 such centres in Belgium. A far-reaching expertise & thrilling outlook! 🧬
Wallonie Entreprendre, a key partner in the regional strategy for Life Sciences
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Revolutionizing Life Sciences: Wallonie Entreprendre’s Bold Investment Strategy. For over 40 years, Wallonie Entreprendre has been fueling innovation in life sciences, driving job creation and attracting global investors. Discover how their strategic investments are shaping a thriving biotech ecosystem and transforming the future of health and technology. 🚀💉
Focusing on international technological missions and sustainable transition
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Breaking Boundaries: How Wallonia Is Leading Global Innovation. In a world where groundbreaking research shapes the future, Wallonia’s strategic approach to international technological missions and sustainable transitions is making waves. Discover how AWEX and WBI are driving global collaboration and positioning Wallonia at the forefront of innovation. 🌍💡
BioWin: Growing a vibrant life sciences and health ecosystem in Wallonia
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BioWin: discover Wallonia’s potential in the life sciences sector with Sylvie Ponchaut, Managing Director of the BioWin competitiveness cluster. Key figures, R&D strategy, services offered to members, involvement in advanced therapies, partnerships and a look ahead: a complete portrait of this key player in the Belgian health and biotech ecosystem.
Wallonia: a region where research is growing
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An interview with Mr Jean-François HEUSE Public Service of Wallonia Economy, Employment, Research, Department of Research and Technological Development What are the missions of the Department of Research and Technological Development? © SPW ResearchWith a budget of nearly 500 million € in 2023, the department is the main provider of…
Restructuring, simplifying and adding value to boost R&D&I in Wallonia
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Interview with Mr Jean-François DELAIGLE President of the Science Policy Pôle (PPS), Wallonia What are the missions of the Science Policy Pôle? The Science Policy Unit is a consultative body whose main mission is to provide advice on science, research and innovation policy. Bringing together players from different backgrounds who…
Fundamental strategic research in the service of health and sustainable transition
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An interview with Mrs Vinciane GAUSSIN Managing Director, WEL Research Institute What are the key figures for the WEL Research Institute? © WEL Research InstituteFormerly known as Welbio (Walloon excellence in science and biotechnology), the WEL Research Institute added, in 2022, a second department to its historical department in life…
Promoting the production and use of sustainable energy
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An interview with Ms. Louise SAMAIN and Mr. Renaud DACHOUFFE Project developers, TWEED Cluster What are the key figures of the TWEED cluster? © TWEED Cluster - Louise Samain and Renaud Dachouffe, TWEED Innovation TeamActive for 15 years, TWEED created in 2022 the H2O cluster, which is complementary to our…