Brussels South Biopark

Brussels South Biopark is a premier life sciences ecosystem located in Charleroi (Gosselies), Belgium, that serves as a major European hub for biotechnology and biomanufacturing. Established in 1999, the park hosts over 100 companies and research institutes, integrating academic excellence from the Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB) and the University of Mons (UMONS) with industrial development. The ecosystem is particularly renowned for its concentration of cell and gene therapy manufacturing capacity, which accounts for approximately 20% of the total European capacity. Key residents include global leaders such as Thermo Fisher Scientific and Catalent, alongside innovative Belgian firms like iTeos Therapeutics and Univercells. The park provides comprehensive support through state-of-the-art incubators, specialized training facilities like the EU Biotech Campus, and a robust network of investors and partners.