Since 2006, the University of Liège has supported the creation and development of spin-offs based on its research. These companies leverage the technologies, expertise, and know-how developed within the University, with the support of RISE and Gesval.

As of 2026, the ULiège spin-off ecosystem comprises 166 spin-off companies created since 2006, 114 of which are still active.  They cover a wide range of fields such as health, biotechnology, engineering, digital technology, the environment, energy, agri-food, and the humanities and social sciences. The University, through Gesval, its investment and technology transfer company, remains a shareholder in about forty of these startups.

To better reflect the diversity of the ties between these companies and the University, the spin-offs are presented according to three categories: portfolio companies, licensed companies, and historical companies. This page presents the historical companies—that is, ULiège spin-offs whose direct institutional ties to the University have changed or ended.

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List updated based on data as of December 15, 2025, according to data published by the ECB regarding the company number.


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Last update : May 2026

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Keepexpert  

Engineering and technology - 2022

Keepexpert offers data-driven scientific tests to analyze the performance of professional goalkeepers.

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Cryoport (ex Cell Matters, ex Vitricell)  

Natural sciences - 2022

From standardized cryopreservation to comprehensive BioServices solutions, including agile logistics and specialized consulting services, Cryoport’s extensive portfolio is fully integrated to create a comprehensive platform that helps ensure safety throughout the supply chain—one patient, one treatment, one product at a time. 

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Curium Pet Liège (ex-Nucleis)  

Medical and Health sciences - 2017

Curium Pharma develops, manufactures, and distributes radiopharmaceuticals that meet industry standards for quality, efficacy, and innovation.

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Nolisys  

Engineering and technology - 2016

Nolisys offers software and consulting services to support nonlinear simulations and test campaigns for applications in the aerospace and aviation sectors.

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ANMI  

Medical and Health sciences - 2015

ANMI SA is a pharmaceutical company that develops innovative radiopharmaceutical solutions and is a global provider of services in the field of nuclear medicine, based in Liège, Belgium.

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Genalyse  

Engineering and technology - 2015

Genalyse Partner offers a service based on a metagenomic approach that identifies all microorganisms present in a wide variety of samples.

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SpatioData  

Engineering and technology - 2015

SpatioData offers a web-based data platform that allows any authorized user to access the information they need on-site and to upload multimedia data from their fieldwork.

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Lacroix City Belgium (ex Smartnodes)  

Engineering and technology - 2014

Specializing in the development of digital solutions for urban mobility management. The platform offers tools for traffic management, intelligent traffic signals, and data analysis to optimize urban infrastructure.

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Phasya  

Engineering and technology - 2014

Phasya aims to improve safety, user experience, and well-being for people interacting with devices and content.

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Prevue+Medical  

Engineering and technology - 2013

Prevue+Medical offers systems that enable the 3D printing of patient-specific anatomical models based on medical images.

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Astréa  

Natural sciences - 2011

ASTREA TECHNOLOGY is a technology and environmental spin-off that has been active since 2011 in the treatment of water from technical landfill sites (CET), known as leachate, and industrial effluents using biological and physicochemical processes.

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Bridge 2 Health  

Medical and Health sciences - 2011

B2H is the designated point of contact for accessing a comprehensive platform of healthcare solutions developed by the medical and scientific research teams at the University Hospital (CHU) and the University of Liège (ULiège).

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Eliosys  

Engineering and technology - 2009

ELIOSYS offers solar energy companies the services of a fast and flexible accredited laboratory tailored to their specific needs.

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Odometric  

Engineering and technology - 2008

Odometric helps you better manage odor and air pollution issues in your environment.

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Aratana Therapeutics  

Agricultural sciences - 2007

Aratana Therapeutics, a subsidiary of Elanco Animal Health, is a pioneer in pet therapies, focusing on the licensing, development, and commercialization of innovative therapies for dogs and cats.

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Gambit Financial Solutions  

Social sciences - 2007

Gambit offers software solutions for customer profiling, portfolio optimization, and risk management that are used by various financial institutions in Belgium, Luxembourg, Switzerland, and France.

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Odyssea  

Medical and Health sciences - 2007

Odyssea Pharma is one of the Allergan Group’s centers of excellence for women’s health, providing GMP manufacturing of the Levosert™ hormonal intrauterine device and expertise in quality and regulatory affairs.

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Profish Technology  

Engineering and technology - 2007

Profish conducts applied research in fish ecology and employs state-of-the-art monitoring technologies.

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Reprobiol  

Agricultural sciences - 2007

Reprobiol specializes in the preparation, testing, and distribution of Stimufol®, a veterinary drug used to induce superovulation.

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DN&T  

Engineering and technology - 2006

DN&T is an engineering firm active in the shipbuilding and metal fabrication industries. It provides services and consulting from the initial design of vessels through to detailed design and production drawings.

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ITinera-Group  

Engineering and technology - 2006

ITinera-Group develops innovative strategies that enable schools and businesses to keep pace with the ever-changing demands of the market.

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Cairn  

Social sciences - 2005

Cairn's goal is to help publishing houses, organizations, and associations responsible for French-language publications in the humanities manage the coexistence of print and electronic formats.

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DNAlis  

Agricultural sciences - 2005

DNAlis markets a patented sampling system for DNA analysis in plant pathology. This kit enables users to collect plant tissue samples in the field, then store and transport them without contamination. 

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EKLO  

Social sciences - 2005

EKLO provides day-to-day support to entrepreneurs and business leaders at every stage of their company’s development and specializes in supporting innovative companies and/or those with high growth potential.

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Scannix  

Engineering and technology - 2004

Scannix began operations in the field of non-destructive testing and has since become a company specializing in the development and sale of nuclear measurement devices for a wide range of applications.

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Trasis  

Engineering and technology - 2004

Trasis designs and markets instruments for synthesizing radiopharmaceuticals and packaging them so that medical staff can administer them safely and easily.

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V2i  

Engineering and technology - 2004

V2i develops, operates, and markets solutions designed to improve the design, mechanical strength, and service life of equipment and structures in vibrating environments.

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Arlenda  

Engineering and technology - 2003

Arlenda develops, validates, and markets an integrated suite of industrial solutions designed for all phases of analytical procedures and their application

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FoodChain ID Technical Services  

Agricultural sciences - 2003

FoodChain ID Technical Services helps international companies in the agri-food sector solve complex business challenges through its technologies, services, and expertise, ensuring the safety and transparency of the food supply chain.

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Bionext - Lesaffre international  

Agricultural sciences - 2002

EAs a global leader in yeast and fermentation, Bionext — now Lesaffre — designs, manufactures, and markets innovative solutions for baking, food flavor and enjoyment, healthcare, and biotechnology.

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Nanocyl  

Engineering and technology - 2002

Nanocyl provides high-quality carbon nanotube solutions that enhance your material's properties, such as electrical conductivity, mechanical reinforcement, and more...

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Nomics  

Engineering and technology - 2002

Nomics focuses on the development and sale of innovative sleep diagnostic products based on its patented JAWAC (Jaw Activity) technology.

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Indao (ex Pepite)  

Engineering and technology - 2002

Indao offers advanced analytical tools for optimizing industrial processes.

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Walopt  

Engineering and technology - 2002

Walopt operates primarily in thethe industrial sector,defense sector, andservice sector.

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Occhio  

Engineering and technology - 2001

Occhio develops, manufactures, and markets optical measurement instruments (particle size analysis, morphometry).

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Optrion  

Engineering and technology - 2001

Optrion is a company specializing in optical metrology and non-destructive testing (NDT) for composite structures.

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Progenus  

Agricultural sciences - 2001

Progenus offers its partners a full range of services for DNA research, from the development of a simple test to a comprehensive research project.

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IP Trade  

Engineering and technology - 2000

IP Trade works with global multinational organizations around the world, providing them with security, cloud, and networking services.

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Quality Partner  

Engineering and technology - 2000

Quality Partner is an independent company specializing in quality control for the food and pharmaceutical industries.

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Artechno  

Engineering and technology - 1999

Since 1999, Artechno has specialized in microbial solutions derived from the fermentation of bacteria, yeast, and fungi.

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Horpi  

Natural sciences - 1999

Horpi develops, manufactures, and markets biological control agents for pests and pest control products.

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Lasea  

Engineering and technology - 1999

Lasea specializes in high-precision laser micromachining: marking, welding, engraving, drilling, cutting, texturing, and thin-layer removal.

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Mithra  

Medical and Health sciences - 1999

Mithra is committed to offering innovative solutions in the field of women's health, with a particular focus on contraception and menopause.

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Lauras  

Medical and Health sciences - 1998

Lauras is a biotechnology company developing drugs for the treatment of HIV/AIDS and other immune-related diseases, based on patented technology.

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Unisensor  

Medical and Health sciences - 1997

Unisensor is a Belgian biotechnology company that is heavily involved in the food industry.

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EAA Consult  

Social sciences - 1991

EAA Consult specializes in consulting and business services.

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THT  

Agricultural sciences - 1991

THT is a Belgian company specializing in the selection and production of lactic acid bacteria for the health (probiotics) and food (starter cultures and bioprotection) markets.

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Lacar MDx (ex Zentech)  

Medical and Health sciences - 1990

Lacar is a Belgian biotechnology company specializing in the development, production, and marketing of in vitro diagnostic solutions for diseases that manifest early in life.

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Immunodiagnostic Systems  

Medical and Health sciences - 1989

IDS provides clinical and research solutions in the field of endocrinology to laboratories around the world

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Spacebel  

Engineering and technology - 1988

SPACEBEL is a space systems and software engineering company active in the space sector and Earth observation applications.

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BVI Medical (ex Physiol)  

Medical and Health sciences - 1986

Physiol specializes in the research, development, and manufacture of intraocular lenses (IOLs) for cataract surgery.

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Siemens (ex Samtech)  

Engineering and technology - 1986

Siemens is a provider of computer-aided engineering software.

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Kaneka Eurogentec  

Natural sciences - 1985

Eurogentec is a leading provider of reliable and innovative products and services for the life sciences, diagnostics, and pharmaceutical industries.

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AMOS  

Engineering and technology - 1984

Through its products and services, Amos contributes to human progress by expanding our knowledge, creating a safer world, and making human activities more efficient and environmentally friendly.

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Pragmagora  

Social sciences - 1984

As an agent of organizational transformation, Pragmagora offers four service areas: psychosocial intervention, personal development, creative media, and media maker development.

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1Spatial Belgium  

Engineering and technology - 1983

1Spatial Belgium is a global leader in geospatial data management.They work with their clients to deliver real value by ensuring that data is up-to-date, automated, comprehensive, and consistent.

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Inokura (ex ATC Pharma)  

Medical and Health sciences - 1983

InoKura is an independent company focused on innovation in healthcare, whose approach—characterized by a patient-centered focus and a deeply human touch—is dedicated to serving patients.

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Gamma  

Medical and Health sciences - 1983

GAMMA est une société spécialisée dans les tests prénatals et néo-natals. Elle fait figure de précurseur en matière d’immunologie, notamment dans le dépistage de la Trisomie 21 chez la femme enceinte. La société a été rachetée en 2006 par Zentech.

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