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Browse through a myriad of stories, facts and figures, testimonials and cases that show why Flanders is a life sciences & health hub that truly pushes boundaries.  

Pills

The figures tell the tale of Flanders’ biopharma track record

  • EUR 3.8 billion invested in R&D;
  • 38,500 direct jobs;
  • EUR 49.8 billion in exports.

These are just a few figures from a 2020 study by pharma.be on Flanders’ leading biopharma sector!

Aelin

Flanders in the battle against bacterial resistance

Aelin Therapeutics, a Flanders-based biotech pioneer and spin-off of strategic research center VIB, is working with universities KU Leuven, VUB and UGent to develop new methods to defeat drug-resistant bacteria.

Europe’s 1st Vaccinopolis to be launched in Flanders

EUR 20 million. That’s how much is being invested in ‘Vaccinopolis’, a revolutionary anti-infection unit in Flanders – the first of its kind in Europe. The project aims to test and evaluate the efficacy of newly developed vaccines more rapidly than ever.

Winter, a llama from Flanders, offers hope in the COVID-19 fight

Here’s how UGent, one of Flanders’ main universities, combined antibodies produced by a llama into a substance that can be used for a COVID-19 treatment.

Nikon

Japanese leader opens imaging center of expertise in Flanders

Japanese imaging equipment supplier Nikon and the scientific leadership of the VIB BioImaging Core unite in the new Nikon Center of Excellence in Flanders. This center will showcase the latest technology and offer advanced training.

BioVille

3 biotech incubators from Flanders in European top 20

Leading digital media website Labiotech.eu published a list of the top 20 biotech incubators in Europe. Three incubators from Flanders have made the list: the VIB Bio-incubator in Leuven and Ghent, JLABS@BE in Beerse and BioVille in Diepenbeek.

Novartis

How Novartis made its Flanders site a biotech innovation gem

In Flanders, Novartis had big plans for its production base in Puurs and turned it into a biotech hub that only adds to the company’s innovative force. This is their story.

Why pharma giant Sanofi chose Flanders

Discover the story of French firm Sanofi and find out why it chose Flanders as the best medicine for its pharma business.

Ebook: Unraveling Flanders' Life Sciences & Health ecosystem

How is the life sciences and health industry in Flanders so successful? And why do big pharma companies keep flocking to this region for their international business? This free ebook gives you a closer into Flanders’ ecosystem and offers invaluable insights into its success.

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Join Flanders’ ecosystem

Flanders’ life sciences & health ecosystem is stimulated by solid funding, powerful incentives, and an ambitious innovation cluster policy. At Flanders Investment & Trade (FIT), we’re happy to help you find your way around and claim your spot in the dynamic hub that is Flanders.

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