WallOon Brabant

A living lab where digital
& tech minds converge.

LOUVAIN-LA-NEUVE

40%

of Wallonia’s digital start-ups
originate in Walloon Brabant

450+

digital and high-tech companies
operate in the region

The pod empowers
digital‑driven people
to innovate, grow
and connect from
the heart of Europe.

At The PoD, community is the catalyst.
We ignite collaboration among digital and
high-tech companies, talents and partners
through Digital innovation, Talent attraction
and Growth & scale – three forces that
drive long-term digital impact.

Digital Innovation

Growth & Scale

Talents Attraction

Digital Innovation

Stay Ahead
of the Curve.

The PoD helps digital and high-tech companies remain on the leading edge by challenging how technology creates value. We help them stay sharp, explore new technological approaches, and connect with academic partners like UCLouvain to spark concrete, forward-looking innovation. How do we do that? Through continuous tech watch, peer-to-peer “Tech to Tech” workshops, exclusive CTO lunches and direct links with leaders driving real-world projects.

Growth & Scale

From Ambition
to Acceleration.

From international expansion to preparing M&A or managing complex growth, The PoD works closely with companies to remove strategic bottlenecks. We create peer circles, expert conversations and safe zones for founders and executives to unlock their next stage of growth. What’s The PoD’s role? We stand by your side as you scale, offering support for scaling strategies and guidance on exits, mergers and acquisitions, thanks to our tailor-made events and targeted connections.

Talents Attraction

The Human Edge
of Innovation.

A strong digital economy attracts strong digital minds. The PoD engages high-potential digital and tech talents, from students to experienced professionals, by creating meaningful opportunities to learn, grow and contribute. We position Walloon Brabant as a place where digital and high-tech talents want to stay, grow and thrive. What makes the difference? We bring you together with the right people at the right time: skilled talents with the expertise you need, and access to national and international students ready to shape the future.

We don’t replicate.
We amplify. The PoD
empowers companies at the
core of digital value creation
to scale with purpose.

We don’t replicate.
We amplify.
The PoD empowers
companies at the
core of digital value
creation to scale
with purpose.

From high-tech startups to digital-first
scale-ups and established digital businesses,
across software, hardware and services,
The PoD understands their needs, ambitions
and maturity levels. By fostering impactful
connections, we unlock collective
momentum and create a strong sense
of belonging within the ecosystem.

From high-tech startups to
digital-first scale-ups and established
digital businesses, across software,
hardware and services, The PoD
understands their needs, ambitions
and maturity levels. By fostering
impactful connections, we unlock
collective momentum and create
a strong sense of belonging
within the ecosystem.

Start-Ups

The PoD empowers high-tech start-ups at the beginning of their journey in digital value creation. Many grow in isolation, despite the extraordinary potential of the region. We turn this challenge into opportunity by creating structured, high-impact collaborations and opening access to peers, researchers and ecosystem partners. By amplifying their strengths, we help start-ups move faster, smarter, and as part of a trusted community.

Scale-Ups

The PoD empowers digital-first scale-ups operating at the core of digital value creation. Their challenge is not to start but to accelerate: removing strategic bottlenecks, seizing international opportunities and structuring growth with purpose. By fostering impactful connections, we unlock collective momentum and create a strong sense of belonging within the ecosystem.

Established
Companies

The PoD empowers established digital businesses that want to stay sharp and grow further. In a fast-moving ecosystem, even strong players need the right partners to strengthen their position and anticipate change. By fostering impactful connections and building a strong sense of belonging, The PoD helps established companies continue to create value with purpose, remain at the forefront of digital excellence, and stay attractive to top talent.

At the heart of the
Wallon Brabant,
« The Venue » is where
connections turn into
opportunities.

At the heart of the Wallon Brabant, « The Venue » is where connections turn into opportunities.

A place to meet, exchange, innovate and
work the way you need, where you benefit
from inspiring people, meaningful activities
and the strength of the proven Brabant
Walloon ecosystem. By subscribing to one,
you unlock access to the others, creating
a living lab where companies, talents
and partners build trust and spark collaborations
that drive digital excellence.

A place to meet, exchange, innovate
and work the way you need, where
you benefit from inspiring people,
meaningful activities and the strength
of the proven Brabant Walloon
ecosystem. By subscribing to one,
you unlock access to the others,
creating a living lab where companies,
talents and partners build trust and
spark collaborations that drive digital
excellence.

Become a PoD Member.

Become
a PoD Member.

I am a Tech Entrepreneur Individual / Start-Up / Scale-Up
I am a Tech Entrepreneur Individual / Start-Up / Scale-Up

We are an Established Company
Willing to strengthen our position or grow further

We are an Established Company
Willing to strengthen our position
or grow further

Recent Press Releases
& Media Updates.

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The Venue

Your calendar
of opportunities.
Every day, a chance
to connect, learn
and grow.

Your calendar
of opportunities.
Every day,
a chance to
connect, learn
and grow.

From hands-on workshops to founder
circles and meetups, The PoD curates
moments that make our community thrive.
No mass conferences, no passive
audiences, only high-value encounters
designed to spark ideas, inspire action
and fuel digital excellence.

From hands-on workshops to founder
circles and meetups, The PoD curates
moments that make our community
thrive. No mass conferences, no
passive audiences, only high-value
encounters designed to spark ideas,
inspire action and fuel digital
excellence.