Flanders - the northern region of Belgium - is located at the heart of Europe, with Brussels as its capital. 60% of Europe’s purchasing power is located within 500 kilometers of Flanders, meaning that Europe’s main markets can be reached in under 24 hours. The region boasts a wide range of semiconductor companies that offer the products and services you need. Flanders has all the building blocks for your micro- and nanotech innovations and applications. In addition to strong academic institutions and research institutes, the region is home to a broad variety of high-tech established and start-up companies that specialize in micro- and nanotechnologies. Together, they offer your business access to a creative pool of innovation for novel life sciences & health applications, smart city technologies and more.

Flanders Investment & Trade (FIT) is a government agency supporting the international activities of Flemish companies and supporting foreign companies wishing to set operations in Flanders. FIT assists, supports and stimulates companies in international business with tailored advice, guidance, financial support and information on a wide range of financial incentives. With 99 offices around the world, companies can call on FIT’s network of contacts worldwide to find potential partners abroad.