Science and technology in Belgium is well developed with the presence of several universities and research institutes. __TOC__ Background As Belgium is a federal state, science is organized at two levels. At the national level, there is the Belgian Federal Science Policy Office (BELSPO), and each of the three regions, Brussels-Capital Region, Flanders and Wallonia, have their own regional science and technology development: Science and technology in Brussels Science and technology in Flanders Science and technology in Wallonia
Belgium is known for its science and technology. It has also improved its weaponry. Belgium was ranked 21st in the Global Innovation Index in 2025.
See also Belgian Federal Science Policy Office (BELSPO) Royal Academies for Science and the Arts of Belgium List of Belgian Nobel laureates Interuniversity Microelectronics Centre Economy of Belgium Education in Belgium Open access in Belgium
References
Sources BELSPO Belgian Portal for Research and Innovation
External links Presentation of R&D policies in Belgium (European Commission website, ERAWATCH)