AWEX (Wallonia Export and Investment) is a government agency responsible for stimulating economic activity in the Wallonia region. With the support of public (DGTRE) and private (UWE) participants, AWEX acts as a facilitator and partner to help establish your business in Europe.

WalloniaTech is an initiative that focuses the resources of AWEX on meeting the needs of emerging technology ventures. Foreign companies interested in expanding into Europe are connected by AWEX to a vast network of support services and resources.

Through WalloniaTech, AWEX open doors to research centers, universities and business incubators that have teamed up to create powerful synergetic environment. Help is also given by

• identifying venture capitalists and business angels;
• providing access to regional and European R&D assistance program and grants;
• offering connections to a network of experts in social, legal and tax matters who can provide assistance during every step.