Innovation Facilitator in Chemistry & Agri-Food | Supporting SMEs & Start-ups in France & Belgium
Are you a technology SME or a start-up active in the sectors of chemistry, agri-food, or biotechnology?
Are you developing a new product, an innovative technology, or looking to strengthen your R&D?
I help you turn your ideas into concrete projects that are funded, tested, and brought to market.
Based in Belgium, I support Belgian and French companies in their technological and strategic development.
🔧 My services for SMEs & tech start-ups (chemistry & agri-food) :
🧪 R&D & Innovation
Structuring your research and development projects, establishing partnerships with public or private laboratories, support during the prototyping and industrialisation phase.
💶 Financing of innovation
Assistance in the preparation of grant applications (Walloon region, BPI France, Horizon Europe, LIFE, Digital Europe, etc.). Development of collaborative projects with technical, academic, or industrial partners.
🤝 Partner search & business development
Connecting with subcontractors, technology platforms, research centres, pilot plants, or potential clients. Structuring your business and innovation strategy.
📣 Scientific & Technical Communication
Writing clear and impactful content: technical articles, LinkedIn posts, project presentations, scientific storytelling, and popularisation to showcase your innovations to your partners or investors.
⚙️ Digitalisation & industrial transformation
Advice on integrating digital tools (data, AI, automation, ERP, IoT) into your R&D, quality, or production processes, with the support of stakeholders such as CETIC or the Industry of the Future initiatives.
Why work with me?
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🎓 PhD in sciences, 15 years of experience in innovation in the industry (SMEs and research centre)
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🌍 Presence and network in Belgium and France
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🔗 Pragmatic and personalised approach, no generic solutions
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🎯 Strong understanding of the business, regulatory, and technological challenges specific to the chemical, biotech, and agri-food sectors
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