2017/05/23 JRC workshop role of STPs - successful innovation zones - case study of Louvain-la-Neuve Science Park
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Louvain-la-Neuve Science Park in Wallonia, Belgium was established in 1971 on 231 hectares of land near the new University of Louvain to drive economic growth through innovation. It is now home to over 270 companies in sectors like life sciences, engineering, chemicals, ICT, and green tech that employ over 6,400 people. The Science Park aims to serve society through its close relationship with the university and dynamic innovation ecosystem within a 2 km radius of Brussels. It continues expanding its international partnerships, such as with the China-Belgium Technology Center, while improving its model to secure future success.
2017/05/23 JRC workshop role of STPs - successful innovation zones - case study of Louvain-la-Neuve Science Park
- 1. LOUVAIN-LA-NEUVE SCIENCE PARK DRIVING ECONOMIC GROWTH IN WALLONIA, BELGIUM By Magdalini IOANNIDIS, Promotion & Int. relations
- 2. 1970 Louvain-la-Neuve : POTENTIAL LAND FOR THE ‘NEW’ UNIVERSITY?
- 3. 2017 Louvain-la-Neuve today : ALL-IN-1 KNOWLEDGE CITY
- 4. Bb #1 in Wallonia, Belgium Since 1971. 270+ companies and 6,400 jobs on 231 hectares. 5+ sectors : Life Sciences, Engineering, Chemicals, ICT, Greentech.
- 5. #1 role, SERVE SOCIETY 3rd university mission
- 6. SMALL & DYNAMIC Dense innovation ecosytem on a 2-km radius close to Brussels-capital
- 7. RELATIONS are key, SUPPORT is everything. Louvain Innovation Network Serendipity factor
- 8. EXPANDING our horizons Going international 2.0. China-Belgium Technology Center
- 9. • Right place. Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium • Right ecosystem. Louvain Innovation Network • All-in-one. Proximity = quality & connectedness – City : quality of life – University : actively serving society, teaching, researching – Science Park : innovation-based long-term economic growth • Improving our model and securing the future. – Expansion (in and out) – Taking ‘connectedness’ one step further : serendipity factor LESSONS LEARNED FROM CHALLENGE TO OPPORTUNITY
- 10. MEASURING SUCCESS BRABANT WALLON (our province) is #1 investor in R&D in GDP% in Europe #2 most educated european region after London 0,00% 2,00% 4,00% 6,00% 8,00% 10,00% 12,00% EU-28 OBJECTIF 2020 Allemagne - Stuttgart Allemagne - Braunschweig Belgique - Brabant wallon 69,7 58,3 55,2 54,1 53,5 53,2 52,2 51,7 51,3 50,5 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80
- 11. www.llnsciencepark.be @LLNSciencePark Louvain-la-Neuve Science Park - Officiel THANK YOU. Let’s stay connected