Name

Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech

Legal name

Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech (Université de Liège)

Website

https://gembloux.uliege.be

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education — Agricultural and Environmental Sciences

NAICS

Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology) (541714), Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) (541715), Environmental Consulting Services (54162)

SIC

Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731), Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

Sustainable/Regenerative Agriculture & Conservation Practices (EDAOAOAO)

akta.pro secondary industry

Biology & Life Science Enrichment (Biotech, Genetics, Anatomy) (EDAMABAF)

Keywords

• Agricultural higher education
• Bioengineering programs
• Environmental sciences research
• Landscape architecture education
• Agroecology training

Headquarters

HQ city

Gembloux

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Public Higher Education Funding: Government funding from the Walloon Region and Belgian federal government for public university operations
2. Student Tuition Fees: Registration/tuition fees from students enrolled in bachelor, master, doctorate, and continuing education programs
3. Research Grants and Contracts: Funding from European, national, and regional research programs, as well as industry research partnerships

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech is a faculty of the Université de Liège that delivers undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and continuing education programs in bioengineering, landscape architecture, agroecology, and food innovation management. It operates the TERRA interdisciplinary research unit addressing sustainable agriculture, environmental sciences, and bioengineering, and provides technical testing services through the Environmental and Analysis Bureau. The faculty also engages in technology transfer through research-based spin-offs and science communication through Vivasciences.

Product overview

Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech is a faculty of the Université de Liège offering a comprehensive academic portfolio centered on agronomy, bioengineering, and environmental sciences. The institution provides undergraduate (Bachelor) and graduate (Master) programs including Bioengineering, Landscape Architecture, Agroecology, and Innovation Management in Food Design. The faculty operates through its TERRA Research Unit for interdisciplinary research and supports technology transfer via Spin-offs. Campus facilities include the Wasabi sustainable infrastructure with botanical gardens and urban agriculture. Public engagement is facilitated through Vivasciences science communication programs. Additional offerings include continuing education and research services through the Environmental and Analysis Bureau.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bioengineering (Bioingénieur) Programs Undergraduate and graduate degree programs in bioengineering covering sciences and engineering of living systems, agriculture, environment, and food production, offered to students pursuing careers in agronomy, environmental management, food industry, and forestry.
• Landscape Architecture (Architecte Paysagiste) Program Academic program focused on designing and transforming urban and rural landscapes facing climate, societal, and environmental challenges, integrating creativity, sciences, and architecture, for students pursuing careers in landscape design and planning.
• Agroecology (Agroécologie) Master Advanced master's program focusing on ecological approaches to agriculture and sustainable food systems, designed for students pursuing specialized expertise in sustainable agriculture.
• Management of Innovation and Food Design Program Program combining innovation management with food product development and design, aimed at students pursuing careers in food innovation and product development.
• Continuing Education (Formation Continue) Professional development and continuing education programs for working professionals in agronomy and environmental fields, supporting career advancement and specialized knowledge acquisition.
• Doctoral Studies (Doctorat) Doctoral program at the faculty enabling students to conduct advanced research in agricultural sciences, environmental management, bioengineering, and landscape architecture, leading to a PhD awarded by Université de Liège.
• Environmental and Analysis Bureau (Bureau Environnement et Analyses) Technical analysis and environmental testing services provided by the faculty for external clients and research projects, available to organizations needing environmental and biochemical analyses.
• Spin-offs from Research Commercial ventures emerging from Gembloux research activities, representing technology transfer and innovation commercialization opportunities for industry partners.

Quantifiable outcome

• International recognition and exchange programs with institutions worldwide
• +2 more outcomes

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Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrengthened scientific collaboration with CAAS University through ongoing research partnerships and exchange programs in agricultural sciences. Delegation exchanges between institutions to advance joint research initiatives.
• Université de LiègecoreOthersGembloux Agro-Bio Tech is a faculty of Université de Liège, operating under the university's governance and administrative structure. All degrees are awarded by Université de Liège.
• European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (FEDER/FSE)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean regional development funding supporting research and infrastructure projects at the faculty.
• Pôle de NamurminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional innovation cluster in Wallonia focused on sustainable development and agricultural innovation, providing networking and collaborative opportunities.
• CTI EUR-ACEminorOthersEuropean accreditation label for engineering programs, recognizing the quality of bioengineering and civil engineering education at Université de Liège.
• VincotteminorOthersCertification organization providing quality management system certifications for the faculty's processes and operations.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Regional players

• Agroscope: Swiss federal agricultural research institute affiliated with multiple Swiss universities. Comparable in agricultural and environmental research scope but operates as a research institute rather than a degree-granting faculty.
• ISARA Lyon: French private agricultural engineering school focused on agronomy, food, and environmental sciences. Comparable in size and specialization but operates as a private grande école rather than a public university faculty.

Direct peers

• Wageningen University & Research: Dutch public university specializing in life sciences, agriculture, and environmental research. Directly comparable as Europe's leading agricultural and bioengineering faculty with similar research-and-education model and international student recruitment.
• KU Leuven - Faculty of Bioscience Engineering: Belgian public university with a Faculty of Bioscience Engineering covering agriculture, food, and environmental engineering. Closest domestic peer with overlapping program portfolio and shared Belgian/French-language academic environment.
• Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU): Swedish public university covering agriculture, forestry, veterinary medicine, and landscape planning. Closely aligned in mission with Gembloux across life sciences, environment, and sustainable development.
• Aarhus University - Department of Agroecology: Danish public university with a dedicated Department of Agroecology offering research and teaching directly comparable to Gembloux's agroecology master program and sustainable agriculture focus.
• University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU): Austrian public university focused on agriculture, forestry, environmental and water management, and food sciences. Comparable faculty-scale specialization in bioengineering and natural resource sciences with similar European public-university structure.

Broad incumbents

• INRAE (Institut national de recherche pour l'agriculture, l'alimentation et l'environnement): France's national research institute for agriculture, food, and environment. Comparable as a major European public-sector agricultural research organization with broader scope than Gembloux but overlapping research agenda on agroecology and sustainable food systems.
• ETH Zurich: Swiss federal technology university with agricultural and food science departments. Much broader scope than Gembloux but comparable in providing high-quality European STEM and life sciences education with strong international reputation.
• Technical University of Munich (TUM) - School of Life Sciences: German public technical university with life sciences programs covering agriculture, food, and landscape. Overlapping bioengineering and environmental education portfolio with greater scale and broader STEM mandate than Gembloux.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/GemblouxAgroBioTech
• Facebookfacebook.com/agrobiotech
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gembloux-agro-bio-tech
• Instagraminstagram.com/gemblouxagrobiotech
• TikToktiktok.com/@agrobiotech

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