Science Parks of Wallonia

The managers of the Walloon science parks, members of SPoW network, and the associated research intitutions signed a specific QUALITY CHARTER on November 2007, recognized by the International Assosiation of Science Parks. By doing so, they committed on the respect of quantitative and qualitative measurements of the concentration of high-tech activity in their parks, the technology transfer and networking-boosting dynamics offered, and the availability of specific infrastructure for the development of high-tech activities. This quality approach gives to the Walloon science parks worldwide credibility not only through the profile of their tenants (high-tech industrial and scientific competences and skills), but also through the added value (services and facilities) that the parks offer to boost the development of innovative technology businesses. Such a quality charter is a tool of international recognition of the science park's legitimate role in the innovation process and an incentive to improve and strengthen their innovation-stimulating role.