Business ClimateWallonia is a magnet for financial investment, with a rapidly growing population of venture capitalists, angel investors and financial institutions competing for position in emerging high-tech markets. It has a high standard of living based on average wages relative to the cost of living. More than 2% of Wallonia's GDP is invested in R&D, and with 9 major universities, 6 science parks, 300 research centers, and over 11,000 people employed in research, Wallonia is one of the fastest growing technology markets in the world. |