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
• Liège Science Park
• Crealys Science Park
• Aéropole Science Park
• Initialis Science Park
• Qualitis Science Park
• Novalis Science Park^[1]

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]}