Support & Services

How AWEX can help you

Whether you are at the beginning of your internationalisation journey, ready to prospect new markets, or already established abroad, the Wallonia Export & Investment Agency (AWEX) offers its clients more than 25 financial and non-financial support measures and services to help them succeed internationally.

Human support

Thanks to a network of local contacts abroad and geographical and sectoral experts, the Wallonia Export & Investment Agency (AWEX) supports you in structuring and accelerating your international development efforts.

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Diverse programme of actions

With more than 140 business actions across Europe and around the world, the Wallonia Export & Investment Agency (AWEX) supports your international market development efforts.

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Financial support for internationalisation

Practical financial support to boost your export projects: market prospecting, communication, establishment, certification, consultancy, and more.

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International immersion

The Explort programme helps accelerate your internationalisation through the support of young graduates and job seekers.

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How can I benefit from AWEX support and services?

1

Registration request

Support measures are only available to companies whose operational headquarters are located in Wallonia.

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2

Meeting with an advisor

A Wallonia Export & Investment Agency (AWEX) advisor, your single point of contact based in your province, will arrange a meeting with you to become a Wallonia Export & Investment Agency (AWEX) client and complete your maturity assessment.

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3

Receive a Personalised Support Programme

Benefit from a personalised support plan designed to identify which support measures your company is eligible for and explain how to access them.

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How to become an AWEX customer

FAQ

What are the eligibility criteria for Wallonia Export & Investment Agency (AWEX) grants?

To access Wallonia Export & Investment Agency (AWEX) grants and services, the company must meet four essential conditions:

– Be an active business
Be registered with the CBE with active status (self-employed, SME or company).

– Have a foothold in Wallonia
Have a main place of business located in Wallonia.

– Have a credible international project
The project must be capable of generating added value for the Walloon economy (employment, production, innovation).

– Carry out a Maturity Assessment
A free assessment with an AWEX Account Manager determines eligibility for grants and services.

What types of support does Wallonia Export & Investment Agency (AWEX) offer to help Walloon companies with their international expansion?

Wallonia Export & Investment Agency (AWEX) supports Walloon companies at every stage of their international development, depending on their level of export maturity. The main sources of support are:

Market information and expertise
Regulatory and sector monitoring, identification of partners, support for business development and access to international public procurement markets.
International promotion initiatives
Participation in trade fairs and exhibitions, trade missions and B2B meetings in over 70 countries.
Financial support (depending on the Maturity Assessment)
Business vouchers, communication grants, support for market development and setting up abroad, support for certain certifications.
Training & human resources
Programmes such as Explort, enabling collaboration with a recent graduate to develop new markets.
Personalised support (PSP)
A personalised programme defined with an Account Manager, with enhanced support for high-potential businesses.

In summary: Wallonia Export & Investment Agency (AWEX) combines information, local actions, financial support and personalised guidance to help Walloon businesses.

How do I apply for support from Wallonia Export & Investment Agency (AWEX)?

Wallonia Export & Investment Agency (AWEX) supports businesses in a step-by-step and personalised manner, depending on their level of export maturity. To benefit from AWEX grants and services, the business must follow these essential steps:

1. Check your eligibility
Be registered with the CBE, have an operational headquarters in Wallonia and an international project.

2. Contact your local AWEX centre
A meeting is required to register as a client company.

3. Carry out a Maturity Assessment
A meeting is required to register as a client company.

4. Get tailored support
Access to services and support depends on the company’s level of maturity.

5. Submit applications online
Applications are made via the AWEX secure member area.

They benefited

We would like to express our deepest gratitude to AWEX for their exceptional support. Their advice was crucial to the success of our participation under the Walloon banner.

André Van SchelPerspectives.pm

At Fishing Cactus, we’ve been in contact with the Mons regional centre since the beginning. This has helped us to prospect many markets in England, Germany and the USA.

Bruno UrbainCEO - Fishing Cactus

The Wallonia Export & Investment Agency (AWEX) ‘Participation in trade fairs and exhibitions’ support enabled our team to take part in the Human Day trade fair in Lille, a major event in our sector.

Gauthier FranceusCEO Vital Projects Solutions