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Antwerp as an Innovation Powerhouse

From ecosystem scan to action agenda

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Antwerp Management School mapped Antwerp’s innovation ecosystem: 63 in-depth interviews, three strategic growth clusters and ten challenges that will determine how the city can turn its potential into impact. 

Three domains where Antwerp can make a difference internationally

The 29 identified innovation niches were grouped into three growth clusters, each built around four strategic pillars.


"Antwerp has no shortage of potential. The challenge is to turn that potential into focus, ownership, connection and measurable impact."

Prof. Dr. Robin De Cock
Antwerp Management School

Ten challenges for a stronger ecosystem

The next phase does not call for more isolated initiatives, but for sharper choices, stronger connections and visible execution. Together, the ten challenges form one agenda: choosing a clear focus, establishing ownership, turning connections into action and making progress visible.

Download the conclusions of the research and discover the growth clusters and challenges for innovation in Antwerp.

Ready to build together?

Antwerp has the building blocks. Now it’s time to bring them together. Would you like to help turn one of the proposed actions into reality? Whether you can contribute expertise, a network, resources or simply a great idea, we’d love to hear from you. Get in touch with Freya Groessens at freya.groessens@ams.ac.be and let’s build this together.

This research project is a collaboration with the City of Antwerp. 


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