Post by Xavier Bocquet

Just back from an inspiring journey to Shenzhen and Taipei as part of the Agoria Tech Dragons mission.   Throughout the week, we explored cutting-edge technologies, met with entrepreneurs and innovators, and saw firsthand what happens when an ecosystem truly aligns—industry, administration, academia, and investors all moving in the same direction to enable bold ambitions.   What stood out most was not only the speed at which ideas become products, but the clarity of purpose shared by so many players. It’s a powerful reminder that innovation doesn’t happen in isolation; it grows where collaboration, alignment, and long-term vision are part of the mindset.   I return grateful, with new insights, new connections, and a renewed belief in what’s possible when the right conditions come together. Food for thought for us @ invest.bw and for many of our participated companies.   Thank you to the Agoria Tech Dragons team and to all the companies and partners who opened their doors and shared their experiences. Thank you to the Belgian embassy in China, the Belgian Representation Office in Taipei and the export agencies for their support. And a special thanks also to our fellow belgian members of the delegation for the quality of our exchanges! Looking forward to turn these learnings into action.   Agoria invest.bw Pierre M. Pierre H. Rion Bart Steukers Julie de Bergeyck Frederik Tibau Bruno Angelet Matthieu Branders Philippe Tzou Didier DENAYER Imagine Microelectronics Cédric de Bellefroid Elias Oumouadène Marc Melviez Christian Renaux Clarisse Ramakers