Your international partner in the heart of Europe
Located in the heart of Europe, Wallonia (a region of the Kingdom of Belgium) is a strategic and high-potential hub for business, just 55 kilometers from the capital, Brussels. The agri-food sector-the country’s largest industrial sector- has built a strong and innovative ecosystem, driving growth in exports, revenue, investments, and attracting international companies.
In recent years, global companies have increasingly established subsidiaries in Wallonia and forged partnerships with local actors to leverage this dynamic ecosystem.
Founded in 2006, Wagralim is the leading Agri-Food Innovation Cluster in Wallonia. Our mission is to support and stimulate local agri-food SMEs to participate in international initiatives and European projects, enhancing their visibility and impact across Europe.
Our European key networks
Wagralim has developed a proactive European strategy to showcase Walloon innovations, promote regional companies, and strengthen our presence in key European networks. We actively participate in numerous projects and collaborations, including:
BIC – Bio-based Industries Consortium, EIT Food, S3 Partnerships, Ingredients for the Bioeconomy https://i4ce.eu/about/, Smart Solutions for Agri-Food SS4AF Home – Smart Solutions 4 Agri-FOOD, Food Packaging : Inforegio – Food packaging, Biosolutions for Sustainable Agriculture – Inforegio – Biosolutions for sustainable agriculture, Food for Positive Health Impact – Inforegio – Biosolutions for sustainable agriculture, FutureFoodS – FutureFoodS, European Bioeconomy Cluster Alliance – EBCA – European Bioeconomy Clusters Alliance – Building Europe’s Bioeconomy Through Innovation & Cooperation, European Cluster Collaboration Platform (ECCP) – Homepage | European Cluster Collaboration Platform.
Through these initiatives, Wagralim positions Wallonia at the forefront of agri-food innovation in Europe, helping local companies access new markets, partnerships, and opportunities for growth.
Networking
Wagralim puts you in touch with manufacturers, service and equipment companies, institutional and academic partners, research and training centres in Belgium and abroad.
Innovation
We are the benchmark partner for technological, business and managerial innovation in the agri-food sector.
Wagralim, your strategic gateway to European projects
Wagralim actively positions its members at the forefront of European agri-food innovation. With a presence across multiple EU programmes and networks, the cluster identifies relevant funding opportunities, fosters the creation of strong international consortia, and encourages local SMEs to engage in high-impact European projects.
Beyond participation, Wagralim takes a strategic leadership role in selected initiatives, ensuring projects deliver tangible benefits for Wallonia’s agri-food ecosystem. By guiding project design, coordinating partnerships, and leveraging its extensive European network, the cluster maximises innovation, collaboration, and sustainable growth for its members and the region.
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Are you interested by Wallonia?
For international partners, Wagralim acts as a strategic gateway to the Walloon agri-food ecosystem.
We support partners by:
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Organizing tailor-made roadshows aligned with their innovation and business objectives.
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Arranging targeted B2B matchmaking sessions, connecting them with the most relevant companies, research centers and technology providers.
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Providing a clear overview of the Walloon agri-food ecosystem, its key players, innovation strengths and collaboration opportunities.
Beyond facilitation, Wagralim serves as a trusted local interface, helping international actors identify the right partners and position themselves strategically within the regional innovation landscape.
For foreign investors, Wagralim works in close collaboration with AWEX, which handles investment facilitation and administrative support. Wagralim complements this by providing sector expertise, ecosystem access and integration into the regional agri-food network — ensuring projects are both supported and strategically anchored.
Our members have understood the importance of innovation in the agri-food sector
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