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Celebrating top foreign investors in Flanders

From 2013 to 2022, Flanders Investment & Trade (FIT) organised the Foreign Investment Trophy to put the spotlight on companies with foreign investment projects in Flanders. 

From 2023: Flanders International Business Awards

This year, on 20 September 2023, FIT will organise the very first International Business Awards. An awards show for export companies, foreign investors and start-ups that will make Flanders shine on the global stage.

More information on www.flandersinternationalbusinessawards.be

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Meet the previous winners in our Hall of Fame

Since 2013, the Foreign Investment Trophy stage has welcomed nominees and winners from all around the globe. What they have in common? They’re all fans of Flanders’ top-notch business and R&D environment, while showcasing unrelenting dedication to investing in their activities in the region. Dive into their fascinating stories!
Check out all winners and nominees
Kebony

Kebony

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Newcomer of the Year Trophy

The Norwegian sustainable wood manufacturer invested EUR 20 million in its first factory outside of Norway: a site in Beveren.

Kaneka

Kaneka

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Foreign Investment of the Year Trophy

The Japanese tech company Kaneka chose to construct a state-of-the art production line and a quay for inland shipping in Westerlo.

Inari

Inari

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Newcomer of the Year Trophy

The US biotech firm opened its first R&D branch in Ghent’s biotech valley, partnering with research institutes VIB and ILVO.

Daikin

Daikin

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Lifetime Achievement Trophy

As one of the first Japanese businesses ever to invest in Flanders, air conditioning expert Daikin has been anchored in the region since 1973.

Johnson & Johnson

Johnson & Johnson

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Lifetime Achievement Trophy

A pharma powerhouse from the US, Johnson & Johnson has a track record in Flanders spanning over 50 years and hundreds of millions invested.

Volvo Cars

Volvo Cars

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Lifetime Achievement Trophy

Through unrelenting investments in the transformation of its Ghent site, Volvo Cars makes it clear: Flanders plays a key role in the Swedish group’s strategy.

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