Science and technology in Wallonia

Science and technology in Wallonia, the southern region of Belgium (Europe), is well developed with the presence of several universities and research institutes.

Universities in Wallonia

Universities in Wallonia are part of the universities of the French Community.

• Université de Namur, ex Facultés Universitaires Notre-Dame de la Paix, Namur
• Université catholique de Louvain, Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve
• Université de Liège, Liège
• Université de Mons, Mons

According to the Academic Ranking of World Universities, the Université catholique de Louvain is among the top 200 universities worldwide.

According to the Webometrics Ranking of World Universities,^[1] the Université de Liège is among the top 200 universities in Europe and top 400 universities worldwide.

Technology institutes

Wallonia is home to several science and technology organizations.

• ARESA, clinical research cluster
• Automotive Cluster of Wallonia
• Ceramic products cluster
• Eco-building cluster
• Fonds National de la Recherche Scientifique (FNRS)
• Francqui Foundation
• ICT cluster
• Nutrition cluster
• Solid Wastes cluster
• Transport & Logistics Cluster
• Walloon Aeronautical Cluster (EWA)
• Walloon Space Cluster

Science Parks

Several science parks associated with the universities are spread over Wallonia.

• Science Parks of Wallonia
• Louvain-la-Neuve Science Park
• Liège Science Park
• Crealys Science Park
• Aéropole Science Park
• Initialis Science Park
• Qualitis Science Park

See also

• Science and technology in Belgium
• Science and technology in the Brussels-Capital Region
• Science and technology in Flanders
• Belgian Federal Science Policy Office (BELSPO)
• Economy of Belgium
• Sillon industriel
• Agoria

References

External links

• Presentation of R&D policies in Belgium (European Commission website, ERAWATCH)
• Presentation of innovation policies in Belgium (European Commission website, ProInno TrendChart for Innovation)