About StartUp.Wallonia

StartUp.Wallonia

StartUp.Wallonia is the reference platform for innovative startups based in Wallonia, as well as for investors, support organisations and public partners. It acts as a central entry point to navigate the startup ecosystem, connect with the right actors and access relevant resources at each stage of development.

Our mission

Giving momentum to startups – and to the entire ecosystem

StartUp.Wallonia acts as a gateway to the Walloon startup ecosystem.
It simplifies entrepreneurs’ journeys, guides them at every stage, connects them with the right partners and highlights their achievements.
By facilitating connections, increasing visibility and improving ecosystem readability, StartUp.Wallonia contributes to positioning Wallonia as an open, connected and attractive innovation region.

What StartUp.Wallonia offers

Our platform provides practical support to help startups navigate the Walloon ecosystem effectively, through a set of complementary resources.

  • Fund your startup

    Easy access to investors, public funding schemes and European support, notably via the EuroQuity platform.

  • Connect and network

    Opportunities to meet investors, experts and international ecosystems, create meaningful connections and open new doors.

  • Get informed

    Guides, tools, training programmes and an events calendar to support informed decision-making and growth.

  • Go international

    Support for international development and access to major international events to help startups scale beyond borders.

  • Boost your visibility

    Promotion of Walloon startups and success stories, ensuring local talent is visible, recognised and inspiring.

Tools & Resources

To structure, grow and scale your project, StartUp.Wallonia provides access to a curated set of tools and resources. All in one place. Free and easy to access:

An initiative of  Wallonie Entreprendre

StartUp.Wallonia is developed and managed by Wallonie Entreprendre, the public actor supporting the financing, innovation and international development of Walloon companies. Wallonie Entreprendre is the regional tool dedicated to the funding and growth of Walloon businesses. It offers a comprehensive range of instruments to support and bring your entrepreneurial project, including capital, loans, guarantees and strategic support.

With this strong institutional foundation, StartUp.Wallonia ensures direct coordination with:

  • Regional public funding instruments (equity, loans, guarantees and business angel networks),
  • European programmes (EIC, Horizon Europe, etc.),
  • And key ecosystem stakeholders (AWEX, incubators, accelerators and universities).

Contact us  

Whether you are a founder, investor, partner or ecosystem actor, get in touch with us. Our team is here to connect you and help you find the right entry point.