Science Parks of Wallonia
Created in 2002, SPoW -Science Parks of Wallonia-, is an association of seven Belgian science parks located in Wallonia:
- Louvain-la-Neuve Science Park, in Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve, Walloon-Brabant
- Liège Science Park, in Seraing, Liège
- Crealys Science Park, in Gembloux, Namur
- Aéropole Science Park, in Charleroi, Hainaut
- Initialis Science Park, in Mons, Hainaut
- Qualitis Science Park, in Enghien, Hainaut
- Novalis Science Park,[1] in Marche-en-Famenne, Luxembourg
The main objectives of the network are:
- To take part to the regional development and the innovation process
- To ensure the promotion of the Science Parks
- To foster relationships and collaborations between the innovative companies located on the Parks.
The business incubators of the parks also provide a whole set of services to fledgling spin-offs.
The seven University-related research parks are currently home to more than 600 companies and 13500 employees.
See also
Sources
- Les parc scientifiques wallons (in French)
- SPoW Quality Charter