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
Our mission
Giving momentum to startups – and to the entire ecosystem
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:
Connect with investors and increase your visibility
EuroQuityFunding, public support, pitching and international expansion
Practical guides and reportsPitch events, programmes, training sessions and fairs
Startup CalendarAccelerators, incubators, clusters and key partners
Explore the ecosystem
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.