One ecosystem. Meaningful connections. Concrete opportunities.
Opening doors and saving time. Wallonia offers a network of innovation and technology hubs, alongside a broad ecosystem of key players, experts, programmes and resources supporting startups at every stage of their journey. Across the region, emblematic places coexist with a wide range of ecosystem actors, creating multiple entry points to help you move to the next stage. Spaces designed to spark ideas - and, above all, turn them into solid, scalable projects. Explore the ecosystem based on your location or your needs.
Discover the different Walloon hubs
Where industrial heritage meets cutting-edge innovation.
A fast-growing ecosystem driven by advanced manufacturing, life sciences, energy transition and smart logistics, anchored by strong engineering and research communities.
Local players
Are you starting your own business or structuring your growth? Our startup, growth and innovation advisors will conduct a comprehensive assessment, clarify your priorities, identify strategic levers and work with you to define a structured action plan, with concrete support for its implementation.
You want to accelerate your startup ? Discover Start It@CBC, multi-sector one-year accelerator program & IGNITY, accelerator for deep- & industrial tech, defense and cybersecurity!
You’re looking for funding? Contact your local invest Noshaq to finance your innovative project!
You want to test your product? Discover our prototyping and manufacturing workshops!
Where creativity, digital culture and public innovation come together.
A unique environment fostering creative industries, digital startups, GovTech and circular economy solutions, supported by a vibrant cultural and tech scene.
Local players
Are you starting your own business or structuring your growth? Our startup, growth and innovation advisors will conduct a comprehensive assessment, clarify your priorities, identify strategic levers and work with you to define a structured action plan, with concrete support for its implementation.
You want to accelerate your startup ? Discover Start It@CBC, multi-sector one-year accelerator program & IGNITY, accelerator for deep- & industrial tech, defense and cybersecurity
You’re looking for funding? Contact your local invest Namur Invest to finance your innovative project!
You want to test your product? Discover our prototyping and manufacturing workshops!
Where science, innovation and entrepreneurship converge in a dynamic and internationally connected province.
A thriving hub for life sciences, deeptech, and digital innovation, powered by strong academic roots and a vibrant startup community.
Local players
Are you starting your own business or structuring your growth? Our startup, growth and innovation advisors will conduct a comprehensive assessment, clarify your priorities, identify strategic levers and work with you to define a structured action plan, with concrete support for its implementation.
You want to accelerate your startup ? Discover Start It@CBC, multi-sector one-year accelerator program & IGNITY, accelerator for deep- & industrial tech, defense and cybersecurity
You’re looking for funding? Contact your local invest InvestBW to finance your innovative project
You want to test your product? Discover our prototyping and manufacturing workshops!
Where nature, sustainability and entrepreneurship intersect.
A growing ecosystem focused on agritech, food innovation, eco-technologies and material sciences, supported by a dynamic network of local innovators.
Local players
Are you starting your own business or structuring your growth? Our startup, growth and innovation advisors will conduct a comprehensive assessment, clarify your priorities, identify strategic levers and work with you to define a structured action plan, with concrete support for its implementation.
You want to accelerate your startup ? Discover Start It@CBC, multi-sector one-year accelerator program & IGNITY, accelerator for deep- & industrial tech, defense and cybersecurity
You’re looking for funding? Contact your local invest InvestSud to finance your innovative project
You want to test your product? Discover our prototyping and manufacturing workshops!
Where deeptech, engineering and creative innovation drive a transforming industrial region.
An ambitious ecosystem with strong capabilities in aerospace, life sciences, AI & digital technologies, cybersecurity and advanced manufacturing.
Local players:
Are you starting your own business or structuring your growth? Our startup, growth and innovation advisors will conduct a comprehensive assessment, clarify your priorities, identify strategic levers and work with you to define a structured action plan, with concrete support for its implementation.
Looking for an acceleration programme for your start-up? Discover Start it @CBC, a one-year multi-sector acceleration programme; IGNITY, an accelerator dedicated to deep tech, industrial technologies, defence and cyber security; and A6K's tailor-made programmes to structure, finance and accelerate the growth of your start-up.
You’re looking for funding? Contact your local invest Sambrinvest to finance your innovative project
You want to test your product? Discover our prototyping and manufacturing workshops!
A European hub for breakthrough health innovation.
In Wallonia, scientific excellence translates into real-world impact. From advanced therapies and bioproduction platforms to medical devices and digital health solutions, the region has built a health ecosystem where research, industry and entrepreneurship move in sync.
The ecosystem is supported by strong research infrastructure, specialised facilities and a dense network of academic and industrial expertise. Startups benefit from an environment that enables validation, regulatory navigation and international market access from early stages.
With a growing pipeline of innovative ventures and a strong export orientation, Wallonia positions itself as a credible European base for scalable health innovation.
Notable players & startups :
Start-up active in the development and production of plasmid DNA for advanced therapies, acquired by Sartorius in 2022.
Biotech company offering innovative regenerative medicine solutions for osteoarthritis and orthobiology.
A spin-off from UCL developing innovative therapies targeting the biological mechanisms underlying fibrosis.
A spin-off from ULiège active in the development of innovative new targeted cancer therapies.
Biotech company spun out of the ArgoBio start-up studio, developing innovative neuroplastogens for treating treatment-resistant depression.
Startup active in the development of next-generation cell therapies (in vivo CAR-T), acquired by AstraZeneca in 2025.
Medtech developing AI-powered eye-tracking technology for the early diagnosis of neurological disorders.
Where frontier research becomes scalable technology.
Wallonia’s deeptech ecosystem connects cutting-edge research with industrial and digital transformation. Artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, advanced computing, photonics, robotics and industrial IoT are actively developed and deployed by ambitious technology-driven startups.
The region combines engineering talent, strong university-industry collaboration and access to testing and prototyping infrastructure. This creates a fertile ground for ventures addressing complex, high-value markets at international scale.
With increasing visibility at European level and a growing number of high-growth ventures, Wallonia is steadily strengthening its position in advanced digital and deep technologies.
Notable players & startups:
Spin-off from imec developing advanced computing architectures for high-performance applications.
Deeptech specialising in ultra-low power management solutions for IoT devices and autonomous sensors.
A spin-off from UCL developing innovative solutions for revolutionary lightweight compression and low-latency video transport.
Startup designing innovative IoT sensors for Industry 4.0 and predictive maintenance.
Engineering the transition to a more sustainable economy.
Wallonia is accelerating the shift toward low-carbon and resource-efficient industries through technological innovation. Startups are developing solutions in energy optimisation, advanced materials, circular processes, green chemistry and sustainable agri-food systems.
The region has committed significant efforts to building a structured cleantech ecosystem, connecting research, industry and public stakeholders around long-term environmental and industrial transformation.
As sustainability becomes a central driver of competitiveness, Wallonia offers a platform for founders building technologies that combine impact, industrial relevance and global scalability.
Notable Companies & Startups
Cleantech specialising in the innovative conversion of biomass into sustainable solutions.
Startup developing intelligent solutions for managing and optimising water consumption.
Cleantech developing technological solutions aimed at reducing industrial carbon emissions.
Agri-tech developing sustainable solutions for the valorisation of agricultural by-products.
Precision engineering with global ambition.
With a strong industrial heritage and a forward-looking innovation mindset, Wallonia has developed recognised capabilities in advanced engineering and aerospace-related technologies.
The ecosystem supports the development of high-performance systems, precision manufacturing, space-related technologies and complex industrial solutions. Startups benefit from specialised infrastructure and an environment accustomed to operating at high standards of reliability and performance.
At the crossroads of industrial excellence and technological innovation, Wallonia provides a strong foundation for ventures targeting demanding international markets.
Notable Companies & Startups
Startup developing advanced engineering solutions for aeronautics and complex systems.
Startup specialising in the development of advanced technologies for industrial and defence applications.
Startup active in the development of advanced systems for the aerospace and defence sectors.
Startup developing automated optical inspection solutions for industrial quality control.
Startup active in the development of autonomous robotic systems for industrial automation.