A territory of excellence
HealthTech Valley, a compact, connected territory of excellence committed to health innovation
Located in the heart of Europe, the France–Wallonia–Flanders region brings together all the assets for the development and establishment of HealthTech companies as well as for scientific excellence. With 16.4 million inhabitants and a GDP of over €612 billion, this cross-border territory offers a solid, connected, and attractive market.
HealthTech Valley relies on a leading scientific ecosystem, bringing together 16 life sciences universities and more than 21,000 researchers. This academic foundation fosters cross-border collaborations and the rapid transition from research to innovation.
The territory is home to more than 1,340 HealthTech companies, from startups to international leaders, and benefits from a dense network of 251 hospitals, including many university centers. It thus constitutes an ideal ground for clinical research, clinical trials, and the development of innovative health solutions.
Equipped with world-class science parks and exceptional transport infrastructure (international airports, major ports, direct connections to the UK), HealthTech Valley offers a unique environment to innovate, test, produce, and grow on a European and international scale.
World leaders already established
