The Department of Economy, Science and Innovation – as part of the Flemish Government – prepares, monitors and evaluates policy in the economy, science and innovation policy area. Our main aim is to develop Flanders into one of the most advanced and prosperous regions in the world. The interplay between the economy, science and innovation holds out unique opportunities to develop a future-oriented long-term strategy.

Our driving forces are the promotion of:

excellence in scientific research,
an attractive and sustainable business climate,
a creative, innovative and entrepreneurial society.
Economy, Science and Innovation is the ideal mix to hold out unique opportunities and lead Flanders to the top.