FONDATION SUSA

What FONDATION SUSA does

Fondation SUSA (Service Universitaire Spécialisé pour personnes avec Autisme) is a Belgian non-profit foundation established in 1991 and headquartered in Mons, Belgium. The organization provides specialized support services for people with autism spectrum disorder (TSA) across the Wallonia and Brussels-Capital regions of Belgium. Its service portfolio spans 14+ programs organized across three functional domains: early intervention and child/adolescent inclusion (STARTER for under-3 detection, SINPA, OCAPI for early childhood, INTER-ACTION/ESCAPE for behavioral challenges), adult life services (SEMHAI inclusive housing in Hainaut, Steam+ socioprofessional orientation, Step for Job professional insertion, Le Relais day activities, L'Atelier Ardent, OPTION methodological tools, La 2ème Base respite care), and information/training (Participate!, S-Team mobile citizen activities). The organization operates with 38 employees across offices in Mons, Liège, and Brussels.

The organization's revenue model is predominantly publicly funded through three institutional channels: European Union FSE+ 2021-2027 programming co-financed via AVIQ (Walloon health agency) and COCOF (Brussels Commission Communautaire Française). Secondary revenue derives from scientific event registration fees (€25 single evening, €90 single day, €100 two-day pass for the 35th anniversary scientific conference). Core autism support services are delivered free of charge to beneficiaries through these public subsidies. The organization maintains a university affiliation with UMONS (Université de Mons) and its Service d'Orthopédagogie Clinique, leveraging academic research and hosting scientific conferences at university venues.

Fondation SUSA reaches its audience through scientific events, institutional referrals, and a multi-channel distribution approach combining direct service centers in Mons, Liège, and Brussels with mobile teams providing community-based interventions. The organization is led by Pierre Defresne, Neuropédiatre and Médecin-Directeur. Its 35th anniversary in 2026 marks over three decades of continuous operation, and its portfolio of regulatory accreditations (AVIQ, COCOF) and institutional partnerships positions it as an established specialized provider within the Belgian autism services ecosystem. No technology products, AI capabilities, or commercial technology offerings are part of the organization's core service delivery.

Name

FONDATION SUSA

Legal name

Fondation SUSA - Service Universitaire Spécialisé pour personnes avec Autisme

Website

https://susa.be

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

FONDATION SUSA is a Belgian non-profit foundation (est. 1991) providing specialized autism support services across Wallonia and Brussels through 14+ programs covering early intervention, housing, employment, and respite care, primarily publicly funded by EU FSE+, AVIQ, and COCOF.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Autism Social Services

NAICS

Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (623210), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Individual and Family Services (6241), Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Autism (ASD) Support Childcare (HSAAAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Inclusive Group Care & Peer Inclusion Facilitation (HSAAAIAN)

Keywords

• Autism support services
• Specialized social services
• Early intervention programs
• Inclusive housing support
• Socio-professional integration

Headquarters

HQ city

Mons

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Institutional Funding: Primary revenue stream from government subsidies including European Union FSE+ funding (2021-2027 programming), AVIQ (Walloon health agency), and COCOF (Commission Communautaire Française for Brussels). These public funds support the organization's core services and projects.
2. Event Registration Fees: Revenue from scientific conference registrations - 25€ for single evening session, 90€ for single day, 100€ for both days of the 35th anniversary scientific event.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Fondation SUSA is a publicly-funded Belgian non-profit that provides specialized accompaniment services for people with autism (TSA) across the Wallonia-Brussels Federation. Its core offering spans the full lifespan — early detection (STARTER), early childhood inclusion (OCAPI), school inclusion support (SINPA), behavioral interventions (INTER-ACTION/ESCAPE), inclusive housing (SEMHAI), socio-professional orientation (Steam+, Step for Job), respite (La 2ème Base), day activities (Le Relais, L'Atelier Ardent), and methodological tools (OPTION), delivered through direct service centers, mobile teams, and a Brussels regional entity.

Product overview

Fondation SUSA is a specialized university service for people with autism offering a portfolio of support services organized by region and function. In Wallonia, services include SEMHAI (inclusive housing), Steam+ (socioprofessional orientation), Participate! (information and training tools), S-Team (citizen activities), and Step for Job (professional insertion). In Brussels, SINPA (child/adolescent inclusion), STARTER (early detection), OCAPI (early childhood inclusion), and INTER-ACTION/ESCAPE (behavioral interventions) are provided. Additional services include La 2ème Base (respite care), Le Relais (day activities), L'Atelier Ardent (structured activities), and OPTION (methodological tools). The organization co-finances projects through EU FSE+ programming and is regulated by AVIQ (Wallonia) and COCOF (Brussels).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SEMHAI - Habitats Inclusifs Solidaires Inclusive housing support project that creates a registry of inclusive housing units in Hainaut province, facilitates networking among housing providers, and promotes self-determination and social participation of residents with autism. Targeted at inhabitants of HIS, their families, and professionals involved in innovative community housing.
• Steam+ Citizenship-oriented activities for socio-professional guidance, creating a citizen activity center and preparing/accompanying individuals with ASD (TSA) in activities to support well-being and personal development. Targeted at persons with TSA who attended ordinary or specialized secondary education, receive replacement income allocations, and are registered with Forem.
• Participate! Information, training, and awareness tools about autism designed to improve the quality of life of people with autism and their families. Targeted at families, caregivers, and the broader autism community in Wallonia.
• S-Team Useful and rewarding citizen activities delivered via supervised mobile teams to reinforce confidence, self-esteem, and social participation for individuals with autism. Targeted at people with autism in Wallonia.
• Step for Job Professional integration training for job seekers with ASD including orientation, mobilization, support, and internship placement in companies. Targeted at job seekers with TSA in Wallonia.
• SINPA Specialized accredited project supporting inclusion of children and adolescents (0-21 years) with autism through early interventions, school support, and prevention of exclusion risks. Targeted at children and adolescents with autism in Brussels.
• STARTER Early detection project for communication and interaction disorders in children under 3 years old, with support for physicians and parental guidance. Targeted at very young children and their parents in Brussels.
• OCAPI Mobile team support for inclusion in early childhood settings, providing awareness, support, networking, and information services to early childhood care centers. Targeted at early childhood professionals and families in Brussels.
• INTER-ACTION / ESCAPE Individualized, evidence-based, and community-oriented interventions for children, adolescents, young adults, and families facing challenging behaviors. Targeted at individuals with autism and families dealing with challenging behaviors in Brussels.
• La 2ème Base Respite service for people with autism from age 6, offering short stays during weekends and school holidays. Targeted at families of people with autism needing respite support.
• Le Relais Day activity services focused on social learning, autonomy, and participation in daily living activities for people with autism. Targeted at adults with autism needing daytime support.
• L'Atelier Ardent Collective activities and individualized projects using visual supports and structured education principles for people with autism. Targeted at people with autism benefiting from structured day programming.
• OPTION Translation and adaptation of methodological tools for pedagogical management in establishments serving adults with intellectual disabilities and/or autism. Targeted at institutions serving adults with autism and/or intellectual disabilities.
• SUSA-Bruxelles Brussels-region accompaniment service agréé by COCOF as Service d'Accompagnement, providing specialized autism support in the Brussels-Capital Region. Targeted at people with autism and their families in Brussels.
• Journées scientifiques 35 ans (Scientific Conference) Scientific conference event on September 8-9, 2026 at UMONS celebrating 35 years of Fondation SUSA, focused on autism awareness, research, and inclusive society perspectives. Targeted at professionals, researchers, students, parents, caregivers, people with autism, and sector partners.

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and moderate.

• UMONS (Université de Mons)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partnership hosting scientific events at UMONS venues (Salle académique, Auditoire Van Gogh). Academic collaboration with Service d'Orthopédagogie Clinique for research and education. Hosting 35th anniversary scientific days.
• Public Institutional NetworkmoderateOthersNetwork of regional and institutional partners supporting Fondation SUSA's mission. Includes healthcare providers, educators, and social service organizations across Wallonia and Brussels.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Plateforme Annonce Handicap: Belgian platform coordinating disability services and referrals across French-speaking Belgium. Comparable to SUSA in target population and institutional positioning, though operating as a coordinating/ecosystem player rather than direct service provider.

Direct peers

• Autism-Europe affiliated service providers (e.g., Sésame Autisme): Belgian/European parent-led federation operating autism service establishments (housing, day care, work). Comparable as a direct peer providing SUSA-style lifespan accompaniment services within the Francophone autism ecosystem.
• Autisme France: French national federation representing people with autism and their families, providing support services, training, and advocacy. Closely comparable to SUSA given overlapping Francophone mission, lifespan service portfolio, and public-institution relationships.
• Autisme Europe: European-level autism association representing people with autism and their families across the EU. Directly comparable to Fondation SUSA as a French-speaking European autism advocacy and service-oriented organization engaged in EU policy work and project funding.
• Asperger Hilfe: German self-help and support association for people on the autism spectrum and their families. Comparable as a European, Francophone/Germanic peer offering accompaniment, family guidance, and advocacy across the lifespan.
• UNAPEI: French federation of associations representing people with intellectual disabilities and autism, including families and service providers. Comparable to SUSA in mission, lifespan scope, and reliance on public institutional partnerships across Francophone Europe.

Broad incumbents

• Autism Society of America: One of the oldest US autism advocacy organizations, providing information, referrals, and community programs. Comparable to SUSA as a broader-incumbent autism organization with chapter-based service delivery and strong institutional positioning.
• National Autistic Society: UK's largest autism charity, offering a broad portfolio of services, education, and policy advocacy. Comparable as a much larger established player operating in the autism services space with institutional funding and multi-region reach.

Regional players

• Infor Autisme: Belgian information and guidance center for autism, active in the French-speaking community. Comparable as a regional Belgian player offering family guidance, information, and referral services that overlap with SUSA's Participate! and STARTER programs.
• Fondation Autisme Luxembourg: Luxembourg-based foundation supporting people with autism through housing, day activities, and professional insertion. Highly comparable to SUSA's service mix and comparable scale, serving an adjacent French-speaking jurisdiction.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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