Health

Flemish Brabant is a forerunner in medtech, with a focus on medical devices and innovative design. The region brings together companies, universities and research institutes such as KU Leuven, which together develop advanced medical technology. Thanks to a strong ecosystem of design and engineering companies, user-friendly and efficient solutions emerge, making Flemish Brabant a hotspot for medtech innovation.

Flemish Brabant is a dynamic biotech centre with a focus on innovation in life sciences. The region has numerous startups and established companies developing new therapies and diagnostic techniques. With incubators and research facilities, such as the bio-incubator in Heverlee, Flemish Brabant offers an attractive ecosystem for biotech entrepreneurs and investors.

Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products (ATMP), such as gene and cell therapies, offer pioneering personalised treatments for rare and complex conditions, advancing healthcare. UZ Leuven, KU Leuven and LRD have announced the establishment of an advanced ATMP facility at Gasthuisberg campus. This hub will focus on the development of breakthrough cell and gene therapies to the highest quality standards, with the aim of advancing innovative treatments for rare and complex diseases.