Day 1, Nov 26th (afternoon – Flanders Office in Brussels,
Marie-Elisabeth Belpaire building, Simon Bolivarlaan 17, 1000 Brussels)
(14.00-17.00)
Introduction and Overview of the Flemish innovation landscape
Presentation on the Flemish innovation and business ecosystem – key sectors, strengths, and investment opportunities
Legal Aspects of Doing Business in Belgium
A practical guide to the legal framework for companies entering the Belgian market
Subsidies & Grants
Explore available funding opportunities, including regional and federal support programs
Horizon Europe Testimonial
Presentation of a successful Horizon cooperation project, showcasing how Flemish and international partners can co-create impactful solutions
Programme:
13:00 – Open doors and welcome coffee
14:00 – Introduction: Strengths of Flanders – FIT (by Bart Matheï & John Verzeele)
14:10 – Setting up a company in Flanders – Vandelanotte Consulting (by Hannelore Durieu)
14:25 – Federal incentives & innovation deduction – FPS Finance (by Michela Ritondo)
14:40 – Regional R&D support and subsidies – VLAIO (by Anne Depré)
14:55 – Ecosystem presentations:
Ecosystem presentation 1: Biotech, medtech & life sciences in Flanders – BIOVIA (by Johan Lecocq)
Ecosystem presentation 2: Science with impact: the Flemish innovation engine – VITO (by Roel Smolders)
15:25 – Testimonial Polish-Flemish collaboration
Sabina Sujew, FAKRO & Thierry Raets, ALBINTRA
15:40 – 17:00 – Networking and presentations of selected Polish companies/institutions
Biogas Technology – EuTechStudyVisit2025
Ensemble3 – EuTechStudyVisit2025
HYDROMEGA – EuTechStudyVisit2025
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Day2, Nov 27th (Venue: the NCBR Office in Brussels, Rue Belliard 40, Brussels)
(10:00 – 10:30)
Registration of participants
(10:30 – 12:00)
Session I: Debate: Policy development – towards the future of the high-tech Europe
PRESENTATION:
Moderator: Waldemar Dubaniowski, Director of the NCBR Office in Brussels
Opening address and welcoming of the participants – Waldemar Dubaniowski, Director of the NCBR Office in Brussels
Speakers:
Maria Cristina Russo, European Commission, DG RTD, Director for Prosperity
Irena Banaszyńska, Counsellor, Attaché for Industry, Space & TechHarm, Permanent Representation of the Republic of Poland to the EU
Zygmunt Krasiński, President of the Polish Chamber of Commerce for High Technology – IZTECH
Michał Goszczyński, Deputy Director, Department of Innovation and Development at the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Poland
Piotr Świerczyński – Director, NCP Poland, National Centre for Research and Development, Poland
Invitation to the 5th Central European Technology Forum – CETEF’26 in Poznan (19-20.10.2026) – Zygmunt Krasiński, President of the Polish Chamber of Commerce for High Technology – IZTECH
Summary of webinars preparing for the study visit – Jara Pascual, CollabWith
(12:00 – 13:00)
Networking lunch
(13:00 – 14:30)
Session II: Value of the collaboration at the European Level – partnerships and initiatives
PRESENTATION:
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Moderator: Katarzyna Walczyk-Matuszyk, Vice President, Polish Chamber of Commerce for High Technology – IZTECH
Speakers:
Philip Piatkiewicz, Secretary General of the AI, Data and Robotics Association – ADRA
Angels Orduña, Executive Director, A.SPIRE
Marta Winiarska, President of the Board, BIOINMED
Krzysztof Lipiec, Coordinator, EIT Manufacturing HUB Poland
Kristien Peeters, Science Policy Advisor, Research Foundation – Flanders, Biodiversa+
Mirosław Raba, Partnership Manager, EIT Food
Nik Claesen, Director General of EARMA
Dialog with participants
(14:30 – 15:00)
Coffee break
(15:00 – 16:15)
Session III: Valorisation of knowledge and Innovation – Horizon Europe
and FP10
PRESENTATIONS:
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Moderator: Paweł Siedlecki, Łukasiewicz Research Network – ITECH Institute of Innovation and Technology
Accelerate the twin green and digital transitions – Cluster 5 calls and future pathways – Ioannis Sagias, European Commission DG RTD, Deputy Head of Unit
European Innovation Council – calls and future pathways – Grzegorz Ambroziewicz, European Commission/ EISMEA, Head of Unit
The widerAdvance Facility project for the valorisation of research results – Katarzyna Walczyk-Matuszyk, Project Coordinator, Institute of Fundamental Technological Research PAS
PREMIERE Multi-actor Project – Marika Kowalska, Institute of Fundamental Technological Research PAS
Best practices from Flanders and Poland – Dominika Niedziałek -Ensemble3, Krzysztof Samp – ITTI Sp. Z o.o.
Dialog with participants
(16:15 – 16:30)
Transition break
(16:30 – 18:30)
#EUTechStudyVisit2025 Matchmaking Event by the Industry Contact Points Network
(18:30 – 20:30)
Networking cocktail
Day 3, Nov 28th (In-depth visit to Flanders – coordinated by POM Limburg)
(9:30 – 16:00)
We will host a dynamic programme highlighting the Flemish – and specifically Limburg – innovation landscape. The day includes visits to high-tech campuses and meetings with key regional stakeholders to maximise collaboration opportunities.
Participants will also discover the landmark Einstein Telescope project through an interactive expo, complemented by a walking lunch with inspiring ecosystem partners. Our aim is to provide an energising and engaging environment that stimulates new connections and synergies.
LIMBURG PRESENTATIONS:
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🔹 PART 1
Departure from Boulevard de Berlaimont – PARKING AUTOCAR, 1000 Brussels (near Brussels Central Station) at 07:30
Visit to Thor Park in Genk at 09:30 (https://thorpark.be/en/)
A leading science and technology park integrating research, education and business.
🔹 PART 2
Visit to UHasselt in Diepenbeek at 12:15
(https://www.uhasselt.be/en/about-hasselt-university)
Presentation of the Einstein Telescope big-science initiative via its travelling expo at Hasselt University.
Followed by a walking lunch with selected Flemish ecosystem partners, creating strong opportunities for interaction and future collaboration.
Time available until 13:30 to visit the Einstein Telescope Expo, with experts providing technical insights.
🔹 PART 3
Visit to CORDA Campus from 14:00 to 16:00
One of Europe’s largest technology and innovation campuses, home to 250+ companies and 5,000 employees.
Insights into its unique positioning and its Masterplan 2.0 for future development.
Introduction to the Health Campus, showcasing how it anchors a strong and sustainable innovation system within the cross-border region.
Closing reflections by POM Limburg (team Welcome Management), sharing key takeaways and next-step recommendations for planning future visits to Flanders.
Transport note:
IZTECH will provide transport by chartered coach on 28 November, covering the route Brussels → Genk → Diepenbeek → Hasselt → Brussels.
Return departure around 16:00, with an additional stop at Zaventem Airport.
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