Opening the world to Wallonia-Brussels
We believe our future happiness and prosperity lies both inside and outside our region through forging smart, trusting, collaborative partnerships for everyone’s benefit. That’s why:
At home…
…we continue to build the foundations that drive and attract talent and innovation:
- Investing in and developing our exceptional French and English language universities, internationally renowned for research excellence, which have nurtured multiple Nobel Prize winners.
- Creating a flexible, supportive legislative environment for business, with grants and taxation geared to drive growth and R&D.
- Promoting our open inclusive culture where everyone’s welcome.
Beyond…
…we actively engage with organisations in countries across the globe:
- Building partnerships and collaborating with businesses and leading educational establishments to realise mutually beneficial growth and research opportunities.
- Spreading the word about the many treasures our region holds, matching our supply to your demand, boosting exports, meeting needs.
- Sharing the development, innovation and growth opportunities we offer people and businesses.
- Supporting tourism to the region though official tourism agency VISITWallonia.
- Revealing how we can all work together to build a better future in Wallonia-Brussels because our region is built for your success.
Investing in growth globally
Our engagement work across the globe is strategically planned and coordinated through Wallonia-Brussels International (WBI) and AWEX (the Wallonia Export-Investment Agency).
WBI supports all our French-speaking Belgian partners wishing to raise their profile on the world stage, including creators, artists, entrepreneurs, students, higher education institutions and researchers.
AWEX showcases our technological excellence across the globe via a global network of 92 expert economic advisors strategically positioned across five continents. It also advises the international business community on how they can get the most from Wallonia.
The agency carefully monitors global markets finding smart ways to connect local businesses with new customers to boost exports, providing the necessary guidance to build successful relationships.
At the same time, AWEX searches for the right international partners for the region, sparking ideas for collaboration and business opportunities, and offering invaluable help and advice to foreign investors through its unrivalled local insight.
Bringing the UK and Wallonia closer together
WBI and AWEX are supported in the UK by the General Representation of Wallonia-Brussels, a diplomatic post and central hub for cultural exchange, economic partnership, and academic, scientific and political dialogue established to strengthen the bonds between Wallonia-Brussels and the UK to advance our mutual growth and innovation.
FOR BUSINESS: Contact AWEX’s Birmingham or London offices if you’re a UK-based company looking to expand into Wallonia or trade with Walloon businesses.
FOR LEISURE: Contact VISITWallonia, our official tourism agency to learn more about what our vibrant region has to offer.
FOR STUDENTS: Contact Wallonie-Bruxelles campus to learn more about our higher education system.