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Wallonia / Belgium
Key location for R&D
The region of Wallonia, the southernmost region
of Belgium, has developed itself into a center for
Research and Development (R&D) companies
through major investments in infrastructure and
education.
The ongoing efforts from the government authorities to improve the business environment in the
region has allowed companies to improve their
competitiveness through lower costs and easier
access to facilities and qualified workforce.
Furthermore, R&D companies have been largely
benefiting from the financial support offered
by Wallonia in the form of financial subsidies,
advances and tax reduction for research.
DNA VISION - Gosselies
1. Wallonia has a large number of NETWORKS &
BUSINESS INCUBATORS with links to universities
and research centers. Wallonia’s science and
technology parks can offer you:
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high-tech business environment focused on
R&D
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access to available office spaces and laboratories
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cooperation opportunities with universities and
other companies
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«Business Incubators» for new companies
in addition to an extensive range of services
(seminars, training, information on European
programs, call centers, etc.).
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assistance with the promotion of innovative
products
2. Wallonia has a STRONG R&D ENVIRONMENT with:
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over 300 public and private research centers
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20 competence centers
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9 universities
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over 11,000 researchers
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almost 200 spin-offs created in just a few years
Amsterdam
London
Brussels
Paris
Namur
Frankfurt
3. Wallonia offers FINANCIAL SUPPORT in
the form of:
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R&D subsidies
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Patent Income Deduction of 80% of the income
of the patents for the taxable basis, resulting in
an effective tax rate of maximum 6.8% on this
income
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Investment deduction for investments in R&D
centers
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R&D Tax Credit
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Partial exemption of salary withholding tax for
researchers
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Tax allowance for additional employee
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Innovation premium
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Advantageous expat status
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Tax exoneration for regional grants
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Accelerated depreciation of R&D intangibles
4. WALLONIA IS BRUSSELS’ direct
neighbour and provides an easy access
to Europe:
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Capital of Europe that is home to numerous
international organizations
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Second largest press center in the world
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Superb infrastructure which includes 6 multimodal platforms and great logistic access to
Europe
5. SCIENCE PARKS OF WALLONIA
SPoW is a network of science parks in Wallonia that
includes seven science and technology parks which
are home to many major companies such as:
IBA, Pfizer, IRIS, GSK Biologicals,
Eurogentec, Zentec, EVS, Océ Software,
SGS, AIB Vinçotte, GSK Biologicals, Johnson
& Johnson, Caterpillar, AGC, Microsoft
Innovation Centre, Polymedis, I-Movix, I-Care,
Baxter, Natiss-Materia Nova, Valeo, etc.
www.spow.be
Wallonia Export-Investment Agency
Namur Office Park | 6, Avenue des Dessus de Lives
5101 Namur ( Loyers ) - BELGIUM
(T) +32 81 33 28 50
[email protected]
www.investinwallonia.be
GSk- Wavre

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