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“Brussels-based IT group Econocom strengthens its audiovisual ambitions with not one, but four acquisitions across Europe.”   The Belgian business daily De Tijd highlights a major milestone for the Group with the acquisition of four European companies specializing in audiovisual solutions: “With the acquisitions of ICT AG (Germany), AVANZIA (Spain), Image Supply Systems AV (Ireland), and assets of Smartcomm (United Kingdom), the company adds around €60 million in revenue and 200 employees to its audiovisual division.”   Angel Benguigui, CEO of Econocom, states: “These acquisitions significantly enhance our ability to support both global and local clients in their challenges around collaboration, customer experience, and digital transformation.”   We are committed as the key integrator in the AV still-fragmented market by delivering innovative solutions for hybrid environments, collaborative spaces, and immersive experiences.   Together, let’s go further in shaping the future of audiovisual in Europe.   Angel Benguigui, Philippe Renauld, Israel Garcia, Jean-Pierre Overbeek   #AV #Acquisition #Econocom #OneEconocom #EconocomLiveTech

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🚀 Antwerp’s Startup Ecosystem – Q2 2025 (Dealroom data)   According to the latest figures from Dealroom, Stad Antwerpen continues to prove itself as a thriving hub for #innovation, #entrepreneurship, and #investment. Here’s where we stand mid-2025:    ➡️747 startups with a combined ecosystem value of €5.4 billion ➡️37 university spinouts worth €720 million in total ➡️33 startups with female founders, valued at €600 million ➡️42 impact startups aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, together worth €516 million ➡️3 exits in Q2 2025 ➡️€17.7 million raised in 5 funding rounds during Q2 (mainly early-stage and Series B) ➡️Funding sources YTD 2025: 65.3% domestic, 13% USA, 11.7% Europe ➡️Top funded sectors (2024–2025): Health, Energy, Home Living, Transport, Media 💬Sacha Govaert of Antwerp's Health Hub dunden: “Antwerp’s latest startup figures are more than numbers, they show that health is one of our city’s most dynamic and well-funded sectors. At Dunden, we see this every day as health innovators join forces across industries, proving that bold partnerships and collaboration are the catalysts for sustainable growth and global impact. If you’d like to explore Dunden's health ecosystem - or simply grab a coffee and exchange ideas - you know where to find me .” Get inspired by a startup that turned local roots into global impact. 👉https://lnkd.in/eZD2ZgkR #AntwerpInnovationPowerhouse #Startups #Ecosystem #QuarterlyUpdate moonbird #dunden #dealroom #InvestInAntwerp #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #Impact #HealthTech #SustainableGrowth

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🇧🇪 🌐 Belgium #AI Ecosystem Brief – 2025 Edition 🤖 📊 AI & Partners presents the “#AI Ecosystem Brief – Belgium,” a strategic overview of Belgium’s federated approach to artificial intelligence—blending regional innovation, legal foresight, and EU-level alignment. Anchored by the AI4Belgium initiative and the National Convergence Plan, the brief highlights how Belgium is advancing responsible, human-centric #AI across public and private domains. 📅 As Belgium positions itself to operationalize the European Commission's EU #AI Act, this edition unpacks the country’s multi-level governance model, regional #AI strategies (Flanders, Wallonia, Brussels), and key enablers driving ethical #AI deployment and research excellence. 💡 Designed for regulators, founders, investors, and digital policymakers, this brief illuminates Belgium’s pragmatic path to AI readiness—where legal trust meets technological ambition. 🔎 What You’ll Find in the Brief: ✅ Belgium’s federated governance for #AI aligned with EU regulatory frameworks ✅ How Flanders, Wallonia, and Brussels are shaping distinct but cohesive #AI strategies ✅ Strategic investments in public sector transformation, ethics, and #AI for Green ✅ Tools empowering SMEs, startups, and nonprofits in #AI adoption ✅ Gaps and next steps to scale commercialization, deep-tech leadership, and SME access 📌 Highlights from Belgium’s #AI Ecosystem: 📍 Ethics-by-design and regulatory sandboxes embedded in AI4Belgium FARI 📍 Regionally tailored support via DIHs, VLAIO, and DigitalWallonia4.ai 📍 #AI literacy goals targeting 100,000 citizens in Flanders 📍 Advanced #AI testbeds in healthcare, mobility, and urban analytics 📍 Active shaping of global #AI norms via EU #AI Board, OECD - OCDE, UNESCO 🚀 This brief delivers a grounded, future-ready view of Belgium’s #AI trajectory—built on inclusion, governance clarity, and ecosystem coordination. 👏 Special thanks to our contributors and expert community! 🔵 Sean Musch, AI & Partners 🔵 Michael Charles Borrelli, AI & Partners 🔵 Charles Kerrigan, CMS UK 🔵 Danny Van Roijen, EU Public Policy 🔵 Robert Jacquet, PMP, Global Governance Expert 🔵 Ansgar Koene, EY 🔵 Nadja El Fertasi, Thrive with EQ 🔵 Jeremy Rollison, Microsoft 🔵 Daniel Friedlaender, CCIA Europe 🔵 Edward Taelman, Crowell & Moring 🔵 Stefan Morcov, PhD, #Hermix 🔵 Nadia SIMION, NSI, Inc. National Security Innovations 🔵 Patrick Van Renterghem, HOWEST University of Applied Sciences 🔵 Sagar Singamsetty, #STRIDE 🔵 Cristina Vanberghen, European Commission 🔵 Louis de Diesbach, Technology Ethicist and Author 🔵 Enzo Ghisoni, Botronics 🔵 Bart Van Rompaye, KPMG 🔵 Nadine Soyez, Designing AI Heroes ------------------------------- ✨ 📢 For support navigating EU #AI Act implementation or boosting your #AI governance and compliance strategy, follow us on LinkedIn or contact us at [email protected]. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e4tnSJse #ethics #AI #digital #governance #transparency

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📢 In June 2025, Amethis Europe Expansion partnered with Groupe EIF Expertise, a leading player in local tax audit and advisory services.   🚀 Less than three months later, we are proud to announce that EIF has acquired the Société Belge d’Exonération de Précompte (SBEP), which has been integrated into its Belgian subsidiary Forecast Consulting.   👉 This acquisition expands EIF’s expertise and client base, from SMEs to large corporations and local authorities, while reinforcing its leadership and position in Belgium.   🙏🏼 We’re proud to support EIF in this new chapter!   Nicolas Manardo Romain Gauvrit Rebecca Denyer Anne-Laure Saadoun Timothée de Roucy   #Growth #Acquisition #Europe #PrivateEquity #BusinessExpansion #TaxAdvisory #Audit #EdRPE #Amethis

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Today, we are proud to announce a new chapter: Appbites is now Sigma Technology Southeast Europe. This rebranding reflects our closer alignment with the global Sigma Technology Group and our ambition to expand further in the region. 💬 “This rebranding is more than a name change. It’s a signal of our commitment to grow, integrate, and deliver world-class IT services from Southeast Europe,” says Arianit Pajaziti, President at Sigma Technology Southeast Europe. 💬 “Kosovo has one of the youngest and most tech-savvy populations in Europe. The team in Pristina brings exceptional talent and energy, and we see great potential in becoming one of the top three employers in Kosovo within the next three years,” adds Niklas Malmros, President of Sigma Technology Solutions Group. With its headquarters in Pristina, Kosovo, Sigma Technology Southeast Europe will continue to offer flexible delivery models — nearshore hubs, dedicated project teams, and individual specialists. Appbites - part of Sigma Technology Group #Kosovo #TechGrowth #ITConsulting #BalkansTech

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𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗲𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝘀𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘁 𝗜𝗖𝗧’𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗼: 𝗘𝘀𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘁 𝗜𝗖𝗧 𝗮𝗰𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗧𝗲𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗰 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 Televic Healthcare Solutions, the market-leading ICT integrator in the Belgian healthcare sector, has joined Esprit ICT. This acquisition represents a strategic reinforcement of our position within the healthcare market. With the growing importance of reliable communication and critical alarm systems in care environments, the expertise of Televic Healthcare Solutions is a valuable addition to our existing portfolio. It enables us to further deepen and broaden our services – in close cooperation with our customers and partners. “This acquisition is a strategically valuable addition to Esprit ICT. The cultural alignment between both organisations provides a solid foundation for continued collaboration. By combining our complementary expertise, we strengthen Esprit ICT’s healthcare portfolio and increase our added value for clients and partners in the care sector.” Martijn Boshuis, Managing Director, Esprit Healthcare Additionally, this acquisition marks our first international expansion, further strengthening our presence across the Benelux region. The collaboration with Televic Healthcare NV, a producer of innovative healthcare solutions, will continue and forms a strong basis for joint innovation. The full press release is available at: https://lnkd.in/e5c5wpzU  For questions or further information: [email protected]. #espritict #televic #criticalalerts #caretechnology #strategicgrowth #benelux #digitalcare 

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Nearly one in two European citizens believes their administration is too complex, heavy, and slow.   Behind that figure lies a social reality: trust in institutions is shaped by everyday interactions.   Modernization is not just about tech — it’s a democratic and social imperative.   Some administrations are leading the way. In Belgium, the Agency for Agriculture and Fisheries has transformed its operations with Inetum Belgium. 🔹 100 calls/day now centralized via a single entry point 🔹 360° view of users with Salesforce Service Cloud 🔹 Agents freed from complexity, soon supported by AI 🔹 Faster responses, fewer escalations thanks to reliable data   Modernizing doesn’t mean digitizing for the sake of it. It means making life easier for citizens, restoring meaning to public service, and rebuilding trust in our institutions. François Fleutiaux Manuel García del Valle Carlos-Roca Kathy-Ann Quashie MBA Hemant Lamba Emmanuelle PAYAN David Gendry Thomas Breuer Ben Vicca Enver Basha Frederic Michelon

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At EFESO Management Consultants, we believe digital transformation is not just about technology — it's about people, processes, and performance aligned for excellence. We’re excited to unveil our FibonacciLab Digital Factory model – a powerful, pragmatic framework designed to accelerate industrial performance through intelligent digitalization. 🎥 Watch the demo video to see how we: 🔹 Enable end-to-end transparency in operations 🔹 Optimize decision-making with real-time data 🔹 Combine lean thinking with cutting-edge technology 🔹 Align strategic goals with execution at the shop floor Whether you’re starting your journey or scaling digital initiatives, Fibonacci offers a structured, scalable and value-driven approach to drive sustainable transformation into AI powered manufacturing. 📈 This is more than a demo. It’s a glimpse into the future of smart manufacturing. 👉 Ready to explore what digital excellence looks like in practice? Comment below to receive more information about this or get in touch with Piero Donaggio or Antti Rantanen to hear more! #DigitalTransformation #SmartFactory #Industry40 #EFESO #FibonacciModel #OperationalExcellence #ManufacturingInnovation #FutureOfWork #LeanDigital #DigitalFactory

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Model Health, a software startup based in the US and Belgium has raised over €800,000 in pre-seed funding. The funding round was led by APEX Capital, with participation from Syndicate One, LeanSquare, and accelerator imec.istart. Antoine Falisse | Scott Uhlrich | Nicolas Bellemans| Koen Bosma | Tom Van Wouwe 🔗 Read full article link in comment #ModelHealth #MovementAnalysis #HealthTech #SportsTech #PhysicalTherapy #Rehabilitation #AIinHealthcare #MotionCapture #InjuryPrevention #AthletePerformance #funding #eustartups #news

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Discover GAITORING at Healthcare Week Luxembourg 2025! 👣 We’re proud to share our new video showcasing the GAITORING project, to be presented at Healthcare Week Luxembourg (7–8 October, LUXEXPO THE BOX). Developed in collaboration between IEE Sensing, the Centre Hospitalier de Luxembourg, and the Luxembourg Institute of Health, the GAITORING project bridges the gap between clinical research and industry expertise to advance digital health innovation. 💡 The project’s objective: to develop and validate #WalkinSense, a smart insole system for remote monitoring of gait and activity in patients with orthopaedic conditions during their daily lives. With insights shared by Dr. Romain Seil, Laurent Malisoux, Jennifer Fayad, Dr. Melanie Eckelt, PhD, and Valeria Serchi, this video reveals how a collaborative team of medical researchers and engineers translated advanced automotive sensing into healthcare solutions — bringing precision, reliability, and real-world usability to gait analysis. 🧠 WalkinSense provides objective, continuous data about motion patterns, empowering healthcare professionals to personalise treatment and prevent long-term consequences such as osteoarthritis. 🚶‍♀️ From laboratory validation to patient applications, the GAITORING project demonstrates how data‑driven insights can shape the future of personalised orthopaedic care. 👉 Watch the video to learn more about GAITORING and how Luxembourg’s medical and industrial innovation ecosystems come together to make gait intelligence a reality. 🎤 Don’t miss the live presentation at HWL25: Spotlight Stage | Oct 7 | 11:00–11:45 "IEE: Gait intelligence redefined – towards personalized and preventive medicine" Moderated by Lisa Burke : https://lnkd.in/eP9j3MsV This PPP Healthtech Project GAITORING benefits from the shared financial support by the Luxembourg National Research Fund (FNR) and the Ministry of the Economy. #GAITORING #HealthcareWeekLuxembourg #DigitalHealth #GaitAnalysis #Orthopaedics #PersonalisedMedicine #ClinicalInnovation #MedTech #Luxembourg #Collaboration #PASH_LUX | Alain Schons | Tobias Meyer | Alain Schumacher | Britta Mac Neill | Laurent Seve

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