What Entreprendre.wapi does

Entreprendre.wapi (legal name: Asbl Entreprendre.Wapi, company number BE 0647 725 022) is a Belgian non-profit economic stimulation agency (ASBL) serving the Wallonia picarde territory in the province of Hainaut. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Tournai, the agency delivers free advisory services to project entrepreneurs, SMEs (TPE/PME), high-potential companies, social economy enterprises, and independent workers across the region. Its service portfolio spans six core areas: training, idea and object prototyping, business creation, development and growth, business location/implantation (including coworking and offices), and financing search. The organization operates multiple programs including the Wap'Innov annual innovation competition, the Digital Incubator at the 5,000m² Campus Numérique de Wallonie picarde, a Cybersecurity Incubator launched in August 2024, the Dispositif Bas Carbone for low-carbon transition, the Chèques-entreprises subsidy program (90% coverage up to €15,000), and the iES! we start social economy incubator.

The organization operates a sales-led, event-driven go-to-market with business developers providing direct advisory across multi-municipality offices (Tournai, Froyennes, Mouscron, Frasnes, Enghien), supported by workshops, information sessions, and an annual calendar of events. Distribution relies on a partner network including IDETA, IEG, WAPINVEST, CCIWAPI, Ee-Campus, SOWALFIN, and Digital Wallonia, with co-produced media including the bimonthly B-Wapi magazine. Entreprendre.wapi has no proprietary technology platform; services are delivered through human advisory, physical incubator infrastructure, and standard web/CRM tools.

Revenue is entirely public-sector: the agency received €7.4 million from the European Regional Development Fund (FEDER) 2014-2020 programming with co-funding from the Walloon Region for the 'Animation économique du bassin de Ouest Hainaut' portfolio. No commercial pricing model applies as all services are free to beneficiaries. The organization also extends internationally via an 'Un pont sur l'Atlantique' acceleration corridor with Québec partners MRC Memphrémagog and Magog Technopole.

Name

Entreprendre.wapi

Legal name

Asbl Entreprendre.Wapi

Website

https://entreprendrewapi.be

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Entreprendre.wapi is a Belgian non-profit economic stimulation agency serving entrepreneurs and SMEs in Wallonia picarde, offering free advisory services in business creation, development, financing, and digital transition, funded by European and Walloon regional public sources.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Economic Development Services

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Economic Growth, Livelihoods & Private Sector Development (BPADAEAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

SME & Entrepreneurship Development (Trade-Linked) (BPADAMAE), Public Workforce Development Programs (WIOA/One-Stop Career Centers) (EDAAAOAA), Environmental Education, Capacity Building & Community Engagement (BPADALAO)

Keywords

• Economic development services
• SME advisory services
• Business incubation programs
• Entrepreneurship support services
• Regional economic stimulation

Headquarters

HQ city

Tournai

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Funding (FEDER): Primary funding source from European Regional Development Fund (FEDER) 2014-2020 programming. The portfolio 'Animation économique du bassin de Ouest Hainaut' provides 7.4 million euros for the duration of the programming period. Funded by the European Union and Walloon Region to support economic development activities.
2. Regional/Subsidiary Funding: Additional financing from SOWALFIN for SME support services, and other regional public funding mechanisms. Organization acts as ASBL (non-profit association) implementing public policy objectives.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Entreprendre.wapi is the economic stimulation agency for Wallonia picarde, providing free advisory, training, incubation, and business support services to entrepreneurs and SMEs. Its offering spans business creation, development and growth, financing search, ideation and prototyping, business location (coworking, offices, halls-relais, land), strategic intelligence, and access to digital and cybersecurity incubator programs. Specialized programs include Wap'Innov (annual innovation competition), the Dispositif Bas Carbone low-carbon transition support, Chèques-entreprises digitalization subsidies, and iES! we start social-economy incubation.

Product overview

Entreprendre.wapi is an economic stimulation agency for Wallonia Picardy (Belgium) offering a comprehensive suite of business support services. The organization's portfolio includes core advisory services (business creation, development, financing, and strategic intelligence), physical infrastructure (coworking spaces, offices, and land), specialized programs (digital incubator, cybersecurity incubator, low carbon transition support), and innovation initiatives (Wap'Innov competition). Supporting services include training, idea prototyping, and funding support, all delivered through partnerships with regional stakeholders including CCIWAPI, Wapinvest, Ee-Campus, IEG, and IDETA.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Wap'Innov: Innovation competition for startups and businesses in Walloon Picardy, awarding innovative projects.
• Campus Numérique de Wallonie picarde
• Wap's Hub
• B-Wapi
• iES! we start
• Un pont sur l'Atlantique

Products and services

• Formation (Training) Training and skill-development programs focused on digital transformation and business skills, delivered to entrepreneurs and SMEs in Wallonia picarde.
• Prototypage d'idées et d'objets (Ideation and Prototyping) Ideation and prototyping support helping entrepreneurs develop and prototype their business ideas and physical products, primarily through the Wap's Hub ideation space.
• Création d'entreprise (Business Creation) End-to-end business creation support including business plan development, market analysis, and company formation guidance for new entrepreneurs.
• Développement / Croissance (Development and Growth) Business development and growth services for existing SMEs, including growth strategy, energy transition support, and circular economy integration.
• Implantation (Business Location) Business location services offering coworking spaces, offices, halls-relais, and land for businesses establishing or expanding in Wallonia picarde.
• Financement (Financing Support) Financing search and dossier preparation services connecting businesses to funding sources and helping them prepare financing applications.
• Wap'Innov (Innovation Competition) Annual innovation competition rewarding innovative startups and enterprises in Wallonia Picardy, with the 4th edition planned for 2026.
• Incubateur Numérique (Digital Incubator) Digital incubator at Campus Numérique de Wallonie picarde offering free hosting, workspace, workshops, networking, and personalized support for digital entrepreneurs and startups.
• Incubateur Cybersécurité (Cybersecurity Incubator) Cybersecurity incubator located at Campus Numérique de Wallonie picarde providing support for innovative projects and startups in cybersecurity.
• Dispositif Bas Carbone (Low Carbon Program) Low-carbon transition program providing individual and collective awareness for self-employed workers and SMEs on energy consumption reduction and circular economy integration.
• Chèques-entreprises (Digitalization Subsidy Program) Financial aid scheme providing up to 90% subsidy (€15,000 coverage) for businesses seeking to digitize or strengthen their digital presence, covering digital marketing and cybersecurity topics.
• iES! we start (Social Economy Incubator) Six-month incubation program for social economy entrepreneurs covering values, vision, local anchoring, beneficiaries, financial viability, governance, and communication.
• Intelligence Stratégique (Strategic Intelligence) Strategic intelligence services built on three pillars — monitoring, protection, and influence — to help businesses manage information in the context of globalization and new technologies.

Quantifiable outcome

• 7.4 million euros in FEDER funding deployed over 2014-2020 programming period for economic animation activities
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• IDETA (Agence de Développement Territorial)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIDETA is the territorial development agency serving Wallonia picarde for over 25 years. Provides real estate services and targeted support for business projects. Core partner in joint magazine B-Wapi publication and coordinated economic development activities.
• IEG (Intercommunale d'Etude et de Gestion)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIntercommunal entity comprising cities of Mouscron and Comines-Warneton plus Estaimpuis commune. Advises and supports enterprise development, manages water production, develops SME infrastructure. Core partner in B-Wapi magazine and Campus Numérique initiative.
• CCIWAPI (Chambre de Commerce et d'Industrie de Wallonie picarde)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChamber of Commerce serving entrepreneurs from creation to transmission. Provides company guichet, domiciliation, room rental, training, economic promotion, and export secretariat services. Co-producer of B-Wapi magazine and partner in economic animation.
• Ee-Campus (Eurometropolitan E-campus)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDigital campus partner hosting Campus Numérique initiative and providing training services. Partner in chèques-entreprises digitalization program and joint events including Hack in the Woods festival.
• Digital Wallonia / Agence du NumériquemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional digital transformation initiative providing support for digitalization, cybersecurity, and industry 4.0 programs. Partner in cybersecurity incubator at Campus Numérique and Industrie du Futur events.
• REDSYSTEMminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner in chèques-entreprises program for cybersecurity topic. Provides digital security services to SMEs receiving subsidies through Entreprendre.wapi-recommended subsidy program.
• prism videominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner in chèques-entreprises program for digital marketing topic. Provides marketing services to SMEs receiving subsidies through Entreprendre.wapi-recommended subsidy program.
• MRC de Memphrémagog (Québec)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipalités Régionales de Comté in Québec, Canada. Signatory of acceleration corridor agreement with Entreprendre.wapi for bilateral cooperation. Hosted Belgian startup Grality for North American market exploration.
• Magog Technopole (Québec)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBusiness incubator in Magog, Québec. Partner in bilateral cooperation program, hosting Belgian startups for market exploration and facilitating cross-Atlantic entrepreneurial exchanges.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• IDETA: Agence de Développement Territorial serving Wallonia picarde for 25+ years, providing real estate services and targeted business project support. Co-Director Christophe Bonchoux is dual-hatted with IDETA, making it the most directly comparable regional development agency.
• WAPINVEST: Investment partner providing financing solutions for Wallonia picarde enterprises (creation and development), having financed 300+ companies over 20+ years. Closely aligned mandate around SME financing and growth support.
• CCIWAPI (Chambre de Commerce et d'Industrie de Wallonie picarde): Local Chamber of Commerce serving entrepreneurs from creation to transmission; provides company guichet, domiciliation, training, and economic promotion. Co-produces B-Wapi magazine with Entreprendre.wapi and shares overlapping entrepreneur support mandate.
• AWEX (Agence wallonne à l'Exportation et aux Investissements étrangers): Wallonia export and foreign investment agency providing internationalization support for Walloon companies. Complementary to Entreprendre.wapi's regional mandate and aligned on cross-border market exploration (e.g., Québec corridor).
• Agence du Numérique (Digital Wallonia): Regional digital transformation initiative supporting digitalization, cybersecurity, and Industry 4.0 programs across Wallonia. Partner in the cybersecurity incubator and Industrie du Futur events — overlapping mandate in digital entrepreneurship.
• Wallonie Entreprendre (formerly SOWALFIN): Walloon SME financing group providing guarantees, co-financing via subordinated loans, and risk capital through nine regional Invest entities. Operates at the broader Walloon level but with overlapping financing-access mandate.
• Ee-Campus (Eurometropolitan E-campus): Digital campus partner hosting the Campus Numérique initiative and providing digital training; co-organizes events including Hack in the Woods and supports chèques-entreprises digitalization programs.
• IEG (Intercommunale d'Etude et de Gestion): Intercommunal entity covering Mouscron, Comines-Warneton, and Estaimpuis that advises and supports enterprise development, manages infrastructure, and develops SME facilities. Co-Director Olivier Callewaert is dual-hatted with IEG.

Regional players

• Le Forem: Walloon public employment and vocational training service with comparable workforce-development and SME-talent-pipeline mandate. Overlaps with Entreprendre.wapi's formation services and enterprise-staffing support.
• Hub.Brussels: Brussels-based business support agency providing incubation, advisory, and acceleration services for entrepreneurs. Comparable regional economic development function operating in a different Belgian region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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