Wallonia is home to a vibrant and innovative life sciences ecosystem of global industrial leaders, SMEs and start-ups developing products or offering state-of-the-art technologies/products/services, 5 universities and several world-class research centres, dedicated science parks, supply chain experts & 2 CEIV Pharma airports.

Four strategic areas are covered

• (Bio)pharma
• Medical devices & in vitro diagnostics
• Nuclear medicine
• Digital health

All areas represent unique value chain allowing to accelerate the development and commercialisation of innovative products throughout Europe and beyond.

The Wallonia Export & Investment Agency or AWEX, is the public service in Wallonia in charge both of attracting foreign investment to Wallonia-Belgium and to stimulate foreign trade by assisting the companies established in our region in their export endeavours. It constitutes a one-stop shop for all foreign companies interested in locating to Wallonia or expanding their existing activities and is the complete partner for all Walloon companies wishing to develop overseas.