Science Parks of Wallonia

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Created in 2002, SPoW -Science Parks of Wallonia-, is an association of seven Belgian science parks located in Wallonia:

Louvain-la-Neuve Science Park, in Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve, Walloon-Brabant
Liège Science Park, in Seraing, Liège
Crealys Science Park, in Gembloux, Namur
Aéropole Science Park, in Charleroi, Hainaut
Initialis Science Park, in Mons, Hainaut
Qualitis Science Park, in Enghien, Hainaut
Novalis Science Park,^[1] in Marche-en-Famenne, Luxembourg

The main objectives of the network are:

To take part to the regional development and the innovation process
To ensure the promotion of the Science Parks
To foster relationships and collaborations between the innovative companies located on the Parks.

The business incubators of the parks also provide a whole set of services to fledgling spin-offs.

The seven University-related research parks are currently home to more than 600 companies and 13500 employees.^{[citation needed]}