Help & services

Advice and support

Thanks to a network of local contacts in Wallonia and advisers abroad, AWEX can offer you personalised, geographical or sector-specific support to structure and speed up your international initiatives. Diagnosis, strategy, networking, support in the field: everything is designed to maximise your impact.

Our local contacts

Regional centres

The regional centre is your entry point to AWEX. It guides you through the structuring of your export project and carries out a diagnostic of your internationalisation readiness. It will direct you to the right partners in Belgium and abroad and support you at every stage of your international development.

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Our other support points

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Our advisers abroad

The economic and commercial advisors support Walloon companies on international markets, facilitating access to new opportunities and sustainable partnerships thanks to tailor-made support.

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Our geographical experts

Specialists in international markets to help you understand local conditions, identify opportunities and define an effective, secure export strategy.

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Our sector experts

Business specialists who can help you succeed internationally thanks to their in-depth sector expertise and targeted strategies tailored to your sector and international markets.

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Our trade fair and events organisers

The Trade Shows, Events and Protocol Department (SEP) organises and coordinates the logistics and protocol for Wallonia’s international promotional activities: trade shows, economic missions, conferences, official visits and service missions.

Advice and support

Learn more about: Meetings with our international network – Business Days

Advice

Meetings with our international network – Business Days

B2B days allow Walloon companies with international projects to meet individually with our international network.

≥ 50%
LE, SME, VSE

Learn more about: E-commerce support

Advice

E-commerce support

Wallonia Export & Investment Agency (AWEX) offers comprehensive e-commerce support for international expansion: strategic expertise, funding for digitisation, networking and access to international business events.

≥ 30%
LE, SME, VSE

Learn more about: Help with international logistics

Advice

Help with international logistics

Whether you’re involved in logistics in Wallonia or you’re an industrial exporter, Wallonia Export & Investment Agency (AWEX) can help you find the right partners and structure your international logistics.

≥ 30%
LE, SME, VSE

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How can I benefit from AWEX support and services?

1

Registration request

Aid is only available to companies whose place of business is in Wallonia.

Submit an access request

2

Meeting with an advisor

An AWEX advisor, your single point of contact based in your province, will arrange an appointment for you to become an AWEX customer, by passing your maturity diagnostic.

Apply for access

3

Receive a Personalised Support Programme.

Benefit from a personalised support plan to find out what support your business is entitled to and how to access it.

Apply for access

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.

How to take part in an AWEX campaign?

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.

they have benefited from our support

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.

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