Liège is not nice. Liège is more than nice.
An idea can start anywhere.
To become more than an idea, it takes the right place.
The talent to build it.
The expertise to take it further.
The connections to carry it far.
And somewhere you want to belong.
Greater Liège brings it all together.
A place to produce, innovate, connect and attract.
And that’s not all.
Here’s the proof.
Liège
Does
Business
An economy built
to reach far
beyond its borders.
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Trasis, world leader in nuclear medicine.
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From Liège to hospitals worldwide.
Founded in Liège, Trasis operates from 4 sites, soon 5 with Flémalle, across 3 continents. It speeds up the radiopharmaceutical journey, from molecule to patient. With 98% of its sales exported, its solutions reached 5 million patients worldwide in 2026.
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+32475 76 44 86
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Safran Aero Boosters, airborne at every moment.
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Safran Aero Boosters, 2,000 talents mobilised
Every 2 seconds, an aircraft equipped by Safran Aero Boosters takes off somewhere in the world. Present in civil aircraft, defence programmes and space, Safran Aero Boosters draws on its talents in Liège to develop high-performance technologies and help build more sustainable aviation for tomorrow.
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raphaelle.widart@safrangroup.com
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EVS. From Liège to the world’s greatest live moments.
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When the world is moved, Liège is behind the scenes.
A decisive goal. An Olympic record. A moment millions want to see again, instantly. Since 1994, Liège-based EVS has developed the technologies that capture and replay the greatest moments in live sport and entertainment.
Technology born here. Emotions felt everywhere.
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info@evs.com
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John Cockerill, a record €2bn in orders in 2025
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Industry reinvents itself, right here.
John Cockerill has turned two centuries of Liège’s industrial history into global leadership in hydrogen, the energy transition, sustainable industry and defence. In 2025, the company booked €2 billion in orders, an all-time record.
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welcome@johncockerill.com
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Iwan Simonis, the world benchmark since 1680
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400 million billiards players worldwide.
Whatever the discipline, every player in the world has already played on this Verviers group‘s products. Whether it is Iwan Simonis and Strachan wool cloth or Aramith balls, this family business builds brands with global reach.
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sales@iwansimonis.com
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Magotteaux, everywhere in the world.
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Liège innovation serving global industry
Founded in Chaudfontaine in 1920, Magotteaux is a world leader in performance and wear-resistance solutions for the mining, cement, aggregates and recycling industries. Present in over 150 countries, it combines innovation, expertise and sustainable solutions to improve its customers’ performance.
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amandine.buts@magotteaux.com
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Prayon, world leader in phosphorus.
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The world’s phosphorus runs through Engis.
For over 140 years, Prayon has developed and produced phosphates in Engis for use in construction, electronics, energy drinks, water treatment and toothpaste. A leader in its field, it employs 1,500 people around the world, with a turnover of one billion euros.
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communication@prayon.com
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CE+T Power, winner of the Google Little Box Challenge.
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A Liège company that won over Google.
With an inverter ten times more compact than anything on the market, CE+T Power won the Google Little Box Challenge against more than 2,000 international teams. Today, the company still develops energy technologies in Liège, deployed in critical infrastructure around the world.
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info@cet-power.com
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BEA, world leader in door sensors.
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One door in two opens thanks to Liège.
At the airport, in hospital, in a shopping centre: next time a door opens by itself in front of you, it may well be thanks to a BEA sensor. Founded in Liège in 1965, the company is the world leader in this technology, with 700 employees as far away as Japan.
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info-eu@beasensors.com
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FN Herstal, world leader in small-calibre weapons
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Those who serve, defend, protect.
Owned by FN Browning, a group of 4,200 employees across 20 industrial sites in 9 NATO countries, FN has been equipping the most demanding armed forces and law enforcement agencies for 135 years, including every army in Europe and North America and their allies worldwide.
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info@fnherstal.com
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Liège
Innovates
Where research
becomes business.
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At ULiège, we discover new planets.
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Seven planets, one team from Liège.
Led by astronomer Michaël Gillon, a ULiège team discovered the seven terrestrial planets of TRAPPIST-1. Published in Nature in 2017, the discovery was honoured by NASA and by the Prix Francqui, the “Belgian Nobel”, in 2021.
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3 data centre campuses. 1 sovereign critical cloud
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To keep control of digital assets
As digital sovereignty, cybersecurity and AI become strategic, KEYES supports organisations through their digital transformation. A 100% Belgian group with 3 data centres in Belgium and the Belgian Critical Cloud (the first Belgian initiative of its kind), KEYES is a major player in sovereign digital technology.
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info@keyes.eu
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Liège optics in more than 40 space missions.
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AMOS, world-renowned for absolute precision.
5 silicon carbide mirrors polished in Liège equip the Euclid telescope. 6 hyperspectral spectrometers are being built for CHIME, a mission of the Copernicus programme. And more than 20 observatories scan the sky in every corner of the world. AMOS is 40 years of precision, at the heart of Liège’s science cluster.
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communication@amos.be
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Corman, the world’s butter expert.
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Butter is high technology too.
Based in Goé, Corman is the No. 1 expert in functional butter and dairy fats. For 90 years, unique know-how and a strong commitment to R&D have driven its innovation for customers. Expertise that makes it a driver of innovation worldwide.
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corman@corman.be
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bureau greisch, expert engineering since 1959
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The 3rd Bosphorus suspension bridge was born in Liège
bureau greisch is recognised worldwide for its technical expertise. Its projects include this landmark suspension bridge across the Bosphorus. 2,440m long and 85m high, the bridge has 1,408m between its two pylons, almost 150m more than the Golden Gate in San Francisco. Impressive!
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adescamps@greisch.com
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Newborn screening, made in Liège.
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LaCAR technologies, deployed in 50+ countries
In 2026, LaCAR produced 23% more newborn screening reactions than in 2025, driven by 20% annual growth and a team of 80 people across 3 sites worldwide. A growing share of global newborn screening now runs on Liège solutions.
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KiOmed Pharma, when plants reinvent healthcare
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From mushroom to 100,000 patients treated
In Liège, KiOmed Pharma turns chitosan from the button mushroom into injectable medical devices. Already used in more than 30 countries to treat osteoarthritis, its CM-chitosan technology is now moving into aesthetic medicine and, tomorrow, ophthalmology.
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contact@kiomedpharma.com
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CSL, out to conquer space
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Liège has been on a space odyssey for 60 years.
The Centre Spatial de Liège takes part in international space research. CSL recently tested the main instrument of the FLEX satellite, launched by a Vega-C rocket on 15 September 2026. It will measure photosynthetic activity from space to gauge plant health and ecosystem productivity!
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Csl@uliege.be
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In Liège, we study exceptional brains
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The Coma Science Group studies exceptional brains.
Neurologist Steven Laureys founded the Coma Science Group, a multidisciplinary ULiège team that has become a world reference in the study of consciousness. The team has explored the brains of astronauts, Buddhist monks and world freediving champions, and published more than 600 papers in Science, Nature and The Lancet.
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coma@uliege.be
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SPORTS², a world reference in sports medicine
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Recognised by FIFA, the IOC and FIMS.
3 major sporting bodies (FIFA, the IOC and the International Federation of Sports Medicine) recognise the excellence of SPORTS² at the CHU de Liège, led by Prof. J-F Kaux. The unit brings together a team specialised in sports medicine, injury prevention, return to play and performance optimisation.
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sports2@chuliege.be
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EyeD Pharma, a Liège innovation unique in Europe.
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An implant to treat glaucoma differently.
EyeD Pharma is developing a micro-implant that delivers a glaucoma treatment directly inside the eye for several years. The innovation has now been implanted in its first patients and will be produced in Liège.
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o.vanbrabant@eyedpharma.com
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Albert Claude, ULiège graduate, Nobel 1974
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A Nobel laureate in medicine trained here.
Albert Claude, born in Longlier, studied at the University of Liège, where he earned his medical degree. Trained here, he received the Nobel Prize in Medicine in 1974 for his founding work in cell biology. Since 2008, four other Liège researchers have won the Prix Francqui.
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Liège
Connects
At the heart of one of
Europe’s largest
consumer markets.
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Liège Airport, a visa to the world
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Europe’s logistics heart beats in Liège
Belgium’s 1st cargo airport and 5th in Europe. A cargo airport like no other. Did you know? Every year, more than 10,000 horses travel through the airport to the world’s biggest competitions. Liège Airport is an economic engine generating more than 12,000 jobs in the metropolitan area.
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cde@liegeairport.com
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Liège’s inland port, Europe’s logistics gateway.
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Port Autonome de Liège: 1st in Belgium, 3rd in Europe
The PAL is a major multimodal hub at the heart of Europe. Connected to Antwerp-Bruges and Rotterdam, it sits at the crossroads of the great European logistics corridors. With 16 million tonnes carried in 2025 and Liège Trilogiport, a 100 ha multimodal platform, it stands as a key player in European logistics.
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info@portdeliege.be
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Liège-Guillemins, on Europe’s main arteries
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More steel than the Eiffel Tower.
Designed by Santiago Calatrava, Liège-Guillemins station unfolds a vault of 39 arches rising to 40 metres, built from 10,000 tonnes of steel — more than the Eiffel Tower. An engineering feat, and a symbol of Liège’s exceptional location at the heart of Europe.
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Liège
Attracts
A metropolis people talk about.
And come back to.
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The most beautiful circuit in the world.
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A green track turned global hotspot.
With its 7.004 km in the heart of the Ardennes, Spa-Francorchamps hosts the greatest car and motorcycle racing events. Known the world over, this legendary venue runs activities all year round and generates significant economic benefits for the Liège metropolitan area.
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Simon.cara@spa-francorchamps.be
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Les Ardentes, a festival turned phenomenon
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A festival that keeps on growing
For their 20th anniversary, Les Ardentes drew a record 270,000 festivalgoers over 4 days. With a line-up mixing hip-hop, urban pop and electro, the Liège festival ranks among the biggest in Europe. It brings together young and old from all walks of life, in a deeply human atmosphere.
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info@lesardentes.be
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ULiège: global reach
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A university with its eyes on the world
ULiège, a public and comprehensive university, has entered into 358 research agreements with partners from 90 countries. Its reach also shows in the many networks it belongs to. With 9 other European universities, for example, ULiège created the UNIC network on post-industrial transition.
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unic@uliege.be
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The High Fens, an exceptional natural heritage
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Belgium’s wild roof
Less than an hour from Liège, the High Fens nature reserve offers one of Belgium’s most singular natural landscapes: moorland, peat bogs, heather and vast open horizons. An exceptional heritage. The 2026 fire was a reminder of its fragility, and of the importance of preserving these unique habitats.
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Spa and Chaudfontaine, back to the source.
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The cradle of spa culture, on Liège’s doorstep.
Less than 30 minutes from Liège, Spa and Chaudfontaine are Belgium’s only two spa towns. Spa gave its name to spas the world over. Chaudfontaine has the country’s only naturally hot spring, at 36.6 °C. A Liège singularity firmly rooted in the landscape.
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Liège and Huy, world cycling capitals every year
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Where the roads rise
One week a year in April, 2 world-famous races take place. La Flèche Wallonne, finishing on the legendary Mur de Huy, and Liège-Bastogne-Liège, one of cycling’s 5 monuments. Followed by millions, they share a feature unique in Belgium: 4,000m and 3,200m of climbing, 7,200m in all.
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Liège, UNESCO City of Music
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Music, one thing Liège never gets wrong.
Thanks to its music scene (the Opéra Royal de Wallonie, the Liège Philharmonic Orchestra, Les Ardentes, Les Francofolies de Spa, the conservatoires and more), the Liège metropolitan area has been recognised by UNESCO as a major music region on the world stage. In Liège, music is above all a shared language.
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creative_city@unesco-liege.com
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Liège
Empowers
Talent comes here.
And finds a thousand reasons
to stay.
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Liège, a UNESCO Learning City
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A metropolis of knowledge and learning.
The university and the City of Liège were recognised as a UNESCO Learning City in 2024. This international label acknowledges the vitality of Liège’s student and academic ecosystem, and its commitment to promoting education throughout life. Every player here is pulling in the same direction.
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A remarkable breadth of education
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Education for every calling
Access to knowledge and learning is essential to growing a metropolis. Within the Liège-Luxembourg academic cluster, 60,000 students study across a rich range of providers: the University of Liège, 6 university colleges, 3 schools of the arts and 14 adult education establishments.
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TUMO Liège, a passport to the future
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1,500 young talents trained every year
TUMO Liège gives 12- to 18-year-olds free access to training in creative and digital technologies. This after-school programme aims to steer young people towards technical, artistic and scientific studies and careers. A first in Belgium!
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info.liege@tumo.be
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Mosa Ballet School, 31 nationalities under one roof.
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Mosa Ballet School, 31 nationalities under one roof.
Based in the centre of Liège since 2022, the Mosa Ballet School trains the world’s elite in classical and contemporary dance. Students of 31 nationalities attend this pre-professional school, ranked among the ten best in the world.
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communication@mosaballetschool.eu
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VentureLab, where entrepreneurs are born
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From ideas to ventures.
Founded by ULiège and HEC-Liège, VentureLab is the higher-education incubator for the Liège-Luxembourg provinces. It supports students and recent graduates in starting a business. The first incubator of its kind in French-speaking Belgium, it has helped create 308 companies and 1,400 jobs since 2014.
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hello@venturelab.be
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Tailored training for evolving careers
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Training, in every field
Every path is different. All converge on the same search: fulfilling work. Training and guidance providers across the Liège metropolitan area (Forem, IFAPME, skills centres and others) offer over 1,000 training courses, so everyone can find their way and build the skills they want.
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