Business

Agfa-Gevaert wins the Essenscia Innovation Award 2022

26 October 2022

The Mortsel-based computer and imaging systems manufacturer Afga-Gevaert wins the prestigious Essenscia Innovation Award 2022 for its state-of-the-art Zirfon membrane technology that enables more effi

Belgian fall detection and alert system in real time

12 October 2022

Falls occur regularly in hospitals and healthcare facilities.

Entrepreneurship World Cup: Sealution to represent Belgium

12 October 2022

More security and connectivity on sea giants? That is what Sealution is all about. The start-up from Sint-Martens-Latem will represent Belgium at the 2023 Entrepreneurship World Cup in Saudi Arabia.

A Metaverse coloured by Belgian holographic creations

06 October 2022

Swave Photonics, a company based in Leuven, is emerging as one of the world's leading players in the creation of hyper-realistic virtual images.

A new type of syringe to optimise vaccination

28 September 2022

A Belgian start-up has developed a more effective syringe for vaccination.

Location, infrastructure and a quality workforce

Belgium occupies an important position on the economic chessboard. It is ranked 11th country in the world for the export of merchandise (WTO-2019 Report) and is a favourite destination for investors. Every year, billions of euros of foreign direct investment are made in Belgium.

Belgium offers the opportunity to reach 200 million consumers in a radius of 500 kilometres thanks to its central geographic position and its quality logistics infrastructures. Sea ports, inland ports, canals, airports, rail, road and motorway networks: the various communication channels in Belgium are constantly being adapted to the needs of the economy. For example, the port of Antwerp is the 2nd busiest European port and has the largest petrochemical complex in Europe. The city of Antwerp is the diamond capital with 80 % of the market in rough diamonds and 50 % in polished diamonds.

There are many other reasons to explain Belgium's economic success including a highly-qualified, multi-lingual and flexible workforce, proximity with the international decision-making sphere based in Brussels, many financial and tax incentives, affordable property prices, legendary hospitality, excellent social security and more.

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