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# About BLSI

 

 

 

       ## Grow your business without sacrificing your independence

 

Founded in 2012 by the Brussels-Capital Region and the Catholic University of Louvain (UCLouvain), BLSI is a public-interest incubator that helps entrepreneurs turn their innovations into sustainable businesses.

Based in Woluwe-Saint-Lambert, on the UCLouvain health campus, right next to the Saint-Luc University Clinics, BLSI benefits from particularly strong expertise in the life sciences and healthcare. Businesses from other innovative technology sectors also fully benefit from the same environment, support and network.

 

 

 

 

 

 

<a name="contentStart"></a> A PUBLIC INTEREST MISSION

 

## Your project remains in your hands

 

BLSI’s mission is to foster the transformation of innovation and research findings into sustainable businesses. To this end, it offers entrepreneurs a challenging yet supportive environment in which they can test their ideas, mobilise the right resources and develop their business.

BLSI does not take any equity stake in the incubated companies and is not involved in running them. **You retain your autonomy** and benefit from **a critical, experienced and independent perspective, focused on the success of your project**.

 

 

 

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 EXPERIENCE BUILT ON THE GROUND

 

## Experience gained from over a hundred innovative projects, put to work for yours

 

BLSI supports innovative projects at various stages of development. This experience allows its team to identify focus areas more quickly, ask the right questions and direct entrepreneurs towards the most suitable resources for their situation.

Developed within the life sciences and healthcare sectors, this expertise is further enhanced thanks to contacts with companies in other technology sectors. While each project retains its unique features, it benefits from perspectives honed from previously observed pathways.

 

 

 

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  A PERSONALISED APPROACH DAY-IN, DAY-OUT

 

## Come and talk to us about your project

 

The BLSI team works on-site, in daily contact with the incubated companies. Their availability, welcoming attitude, and ongoing dialogue help ensure the incubator’s warm, friendly atmosphere.

This close relationship helps the team understand how each project is progressing and respond promptly to practical issues as they arise. You know exactly who to turn to and benefit from a long-term relationship built on trust.

 

 

 

 

 

    ![Irène De Ameller - Welcome Desk Secretary](/sites/default/files/styles/sq_064000_1024x1024/public/2026-08/Irene_de_Ameller_BLSI_156-square.jpg?itok=7cVElDcW)  

 

 

### Irene de Ameller

Welcome Desk Secretary

Tel +32 (0)2 880 62 00  
<office@blsincubator.com>

 

 

 

 

 

   ![Gianluigi Arialdi CEO](/sites/default/files/styles/sq_064000_1024x1024/public/2026-08/g.Arialdi-CEO-portrait-sq_1.jpg?itok=arq0SUJ1)  

 

 

### Gianluigi Arialdi

CEO

Tel + 32 (0)2 880 62 17  
<G.Arialdi@blsincubator.com>

 

 

 

 

 

   ![Julie De Man Office & Communication Manager](/sites/default/files/styles/sq_064000_1024x1024/public/2026-08/Julie_De_Man_BLSI_168-square.jpg?itok=92wyDYqv)  

 

 

### Julie De Man

Office &amp; Communication Manager

Tel +32 (0)2 880 62 13  
<J.DeMan@blsincubator.com>

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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