Wallonia exhibits at BIO Asia-Taiwan 2026 for the 3rd consecutive year: showcasing biotech strengths

Exhibitor: WALLONIA EXPORT-INVESTMENT AGENCY,BELGIUM

Date: 2026-07-21

Booth No.: M606

Wallonia exhibits at BIO Asia-Taiwan 2026 for the third consecutive year: showcasing biotech strengths and innovation

BIO Asia–Taiwan 2026 took place this week (July 16–19) at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center. The Wallonia Export-Investment Agency (AWEX) organized a dedicated delegation to participate for the third consecutive year, continuing to demonstrate the Walloon Region's robust R&D capabilities and innovation in life sciences, biotechnology, and medical technology to the Asian market.

This year's delegation featured three prominent innovative companies—TremoTech, TwinSkin, and Ecosteryl—presenting cutting-edge technologies in smart healthcare, artificial intelligence (AI), digital health, and sustainable medical waste management. The delegation actively sought to establish strategic partnerships with Asian corporations, healthcare institutions, and research organizations.

The Walloon Life Sciences & Biotechnology Ecosystem

Located at the heart of Europe, the Walloon Region serves as a premier cluster for Belgian life sciences and biotechnology, ranking among Europe's most innovative biotech hubs. The region is home to over 300 life sciences-related enterprises, seamlessly integrated with world-class universities, research institutes, teaching hospitals, and major pharmaceutical corporations.

The ecosystem spans a comprehensive range of high-tech domains, including:

Biopharmaceuticals & Vaccine R&D: Leading global innovation in prophylactic and therapeutic vaccine development.
Cell & Gene Therapy: Pioneering advanced therapies and regenerative medicine.
Medical Devices & Digital Health: Integrating next-generation hardware with advanced diagnostic software.
Medical AI: Utilizing artificial intelligence for predictive analytics, wound care, and personalized medicine.

Supported by robust industry-academia collaboration mechanisms and sustained governmental backing, Wallonia has cultivated numerous internationally competitive biotech firms and attracted leading global pharmaceutical and medtech giants to establish research and manufacturing footprints. It stands as a pivotal R&D and manufacturing base in Europe and a strategic gateway for international enterprises entering the European market.

Exhibiting Enterprises & Technological Highlights

The three exhibiting Walloon enterprises at BIO Asia-Taiwan 2026 showcased distinct technological advancements across diverse healthcare sectors:

Company	Domain / Sector	Key Innovation & Technology	Key Achievements / Objectives
TremoTech	Smart Healthcare & Assistive Wearables	Develops smart devices designed to mitigate daily functional difficulties experienced by Parkinson's disease patients due to tremors, significantly enhancing their quality of life.	Founded by a student entrepreneurship team from the University of Liège. Winner of Belgium's national student entrepreneurship competition Startech, receiving Walloon government sponsorship for Taiwan market scouting and research.
TwinSkin	AI & 3D Imaging for Wound Care	Utilizes standard 2D photographs to generate precise 3D wound models. Applies artificial intelligence to analyze wound conditions and monitor healing trajectories, enhancing clinical efficiency and diagnostic precision.	Recently expanded technological capabilities to evaluate general skin conditions and initiated cross-sector collaborations with prominent skincare brands.
Ecosteryl	Sustainable Medical Waste Management	Provides advanced, all-electric microwave sterilization systems designed to safely treat infectious medical waste without harmful environmental emissions.	Helps healthcare facilities drastically reduce environmental footprints, optimize waste processing efficiency, and achieve sustainable circular healthcare practices.

Company

Domain / Sector

Key Innovation & Technology

Key Achievements / Objectives

TremoTech

Smart Healthcare & Assistive Wearables

Develops smart devices designed to mitigate daily functional difficulties experienced by Parkinson's disease patients due to tremors, significantly enhancing their quality of life.

Founded by a student entrepreneurship team from the University of Liège. Winner of Belgium's national student entrepreneurship competition Startech, receiving Walloon government sponsorship for Taiwan market scouting and research.

TwinSkin

AI & 3D Imaging for Wound Care

Utilizes standard 2D photographs to generate precise 3D wound models. Applies artificial intelligence to analyze wound conditions and monitor healing trajectories, enhancing clinical efficiency and diagnostic precision.

Recently expanded technological capabilities to evaluate general skin conditions and initiated cross-sector collaborations with prominent skincare brands.

Ecosteryl

Sustainable Medical Waste Management

Provides advanced, all-electric microwave sterilization systems designed to safely treat infectious medical waste without harmful environmental emissions.

Helps healthcare facilities drastically reduce environmental footprints, optimize waste processing efficiency, and achieve sustainable circular healthcare practices.

Strategic Outlook & Bilateral Collaboration

According to Aurélie Ouyang, Trade and Investment Assistant at AWEX Taipei, the BIO Asia–Taiwan show is a crucial platform for enterprises from the Walloon economic region to expand into Asian markets. By maintaining a strong presence for three consecutive years, Wallonia consistently demonstrates its dynamic international capabilities in life sciences, biotechnology, and medical technology.

Looking ahead, AWEX and the Walloon delegation aim to deepen technological exchanges, joint R&D initiatives, and strategic investment positioning with Asian partners, fostering collaborative innovations that drive the global healthcare industry forward.

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