The Belgian Foreign Trade Agency regularly publishes sectoral publications. These analyse the specific characteristics of a given sector in Belgium and are illustrated with testimonials by major players in this market.
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    Belgian Nuclear Medicine (2023)

    The paper "Belgian Nuclear Medicine" illustrates the importance of nuclear medicine in detecting, interpreting, and treating a vast portfolio of diseases. Imaging, treating and monitoring diseases such as cancer allows nuclear medicine to offer patients alternative treatments with less extreme consequences. The supply chain of nuclear medicine is invariably under pressure, so the production and supply of these medicines has been allocated to a few countries. Belgium is one of the main producers of medical isotopes and has the know-how in every link of the supply chain. This position as market leader is a unique opportunity for Belgian companies and initiatives to invest in the sector, on the one hand to ensure their position as a leader in the future and, on the other hand, to contribute to the global health sector. In an era when healthcare challenges are pervasive, Belgium stands as a beacon of progress, using science and technology to achieve breakthrough improvements for the benefit of patients, healthcare providers and society as a whole.

    The first part of this paper provides a comprehensive picture of nuclear medicine and the challenges involved in the supply chain, such as nuclear waste and transportation. A second aspect of the paper analyzes how Belgium is addressing these challenges and how the Belgian sector will ensure they maintain their leading position in the future.

  • Cover Sectoral publication - Belgian Advanced Manufacturing Technologies (2023)

    Belgian Advanced Manufacturing Technologies (203)

    The “Belgian Advanced Manufacturing Technologies” publication, realised in cooperation with the FPS Foreign Affairs, Flanders Investment & Trade (FIT), the  Wallonia Export & Investment Agency and hub.brussels, focuses on the new trends of the industrial sector and its innovative technologies. Advanced manufacturing technologies are reshaping industries and responding to some challenges and trends that the sector is facing. Belgium, thanks to dynamic industrial actors and a friendly innovative environment, is taking part in the new revolution Industry 5.0.

    The first part of this publication provides a comprehensive picture of the advanced manufacturing sector in Belgium. The second part provides 12  interviews of Belgian innovative companies active in this sector. The third part presents various stakeholders active in the advanced manufacturing sector from sectoral federations to public institutions which are supporting the industry.

    Within the framework of the sectoral publication, three Belgian companies have also been video interviewed:

    • Interview with Rob Smets, Managing Director at uWare: immerse yourself in the world of ocean conservation and exploration. uWare builds ingenious, data-driven solutions for monitoring coastal ocean life and the sustainable industries developing within it.
    • Interview with Joris Ceyssens, Director at Vintiv. Vintiv not only develops and builds customised high-tech machines, but it also retrofits existing installations into state-of-the-art production devices.
    • Interview with Bertrand Herry & Roger Cocle, co-founders and CEOs of AnyShape: they will let you discover the great possibilities of additive manufacturing (3D printing). AnyShape (ISO9001-EN9100-ISO13485 company) works with state-of-the-art equipment across the entire additive manufacturing value chain to produce high-quality metal, plastic and composite industrial parts.  
  • Cover study Belgian Entertainment Technologies (2022)

    Belgian Entertainment Technologies (2022)

    Released during a webinar on May 30, 2022, the sectoral publication “Belgian Entertainment Technologies” illustrates the pioneering and leading role that Belgium plays in the field of entertainment technologies. Belgian companies in the sector are particularly innovative and invest heavily in the research and development of new entertainment technologies for the sports, video games, media and audio-visual industries.

    The first part of this publication provides a comprehensive picture of the entertainment technology sector in Belgium and takes a closer look at some current trends. In the second part, 12 innovative companies in this sector showcase their expertise through various interviews. The third part presents the various stakeholders in the study, the sectoral federations concerned and their members.

    Following the launch of this publication, a webinar was organised in collaboration with our partners FPS Foreign Affairs, Flanders Investment & Trade (FIT), AWEX and hub.brussels.
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  • cover Sectoral publication - Belgian Health Technologies (2021) - Arabic

    Belgian Health Technologies (2021) - Arabic

    Our “Belgian Health Technologies” publication is now also available in Arabic!

    Introduced during a webinar on October 12, the sectoral publication “Belgian Health Technologies” illustrates the pioneering and leading role that Belgium plays in the field of medical technologies. Belgian companies in the sector are particularly innovative and invest heavily in the research and development of new medical technologies. Belgium is one of the world's main centers for the distribution and supply of medicines and vaccines and has played a crucial role in the fight against COVID-19.

    The first part of this publication provides a comprehensive picture of the medical technology sector in Belgium and takes a closer look at some current trends such as the digitalisation of health and eHealth. In the second part, 12 innovative companies in this sector showcase their expertise. The third part presents the various stakeholders in the study, the sectoral federations concerned and their members.

    Following the launch of this publication, a webinar was organised in collaboration with our partners FPS Foreign Affairs, Flanders Investment & Trade (FIT), AWEX and hub.brussels.

    Document only available in Arabic and English.

    Watch the replay of the webinar.