Scientific research and development: highest revenue in Antwerp province
As of 12 Nov 2026, 10 companies in Scientific research and development (NACE 72) in Antwerp province publish their revenue in recent accounts (financial years 2024 to 2025). The top 10 account for €2.04bn, out of €2.04bn for all of them; median revenue is €56.2m. Lakefront Biotherapeutics leads with €1.10bn (financial year 2025).
Top 10 · Scientific research and development · Antwerp province
Ranked by revenue published in the latest filed accounts (accounts less than 3 years old).
| # | Company | Total assets | Revenue | Equity | FTE | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lakefront Biotherapeutics 2800 Mechelen | €3.34bn | €1.10bn | €3.15bn | 172.9 | 2025 |
| 2 | Basf Belgium Coordination Center 2040 Antwerp | €215.4m | €627.4m | €105.9m | 555.7 | 2025 |
| 3 | Vlaamse Instelling voor Technologisch Onderzoek 2400 Mol | €256.2m | €88.2m | €88.8m | 969.8 | 2025 |
| 4 | CellCarta 2610 Antwerp | €60.5m | €79.9m | €25.9m | 242.7 | 2025 |
| 5 | LabCorp 2800 Mechelen | €36.1m | €64.2m | €26.0m | 254.5 | 2025 |
| 6 | Biocartis 2800 Mechelen | €61.8m | €48.2m | €37.2m | 205.6 | 2025 |
| 7 | Instituut voor Tropische Geneeskunde 2000 Antwerp | €68.1m | €21.1m | €36.2m | 454.9 | 2025 |
| 8 | Etherna Immunotherapies 2845 Niel | €12.8m | €8.79m | −€3.91m | 52.1 | 2025 |
| 9 | Palmir 2160 Wommelgem | 4 € | 162,645 € | −8,121 € | — | 2024 |
| 10 | Antarctiq 2280 Grobbendonk | 36,922 € | 11,876 € | −190,946 € | — | 2025 |
Ranking based on each company's own annual accounts (statutory, not consolidated): a subsidiary and its parent appear separately, and the ranking differs from lists based on consolidated group accounts. These are the revenue figures published in the annual accounts. Small companies (micro and abridged accounts) do not have to publish theirs: they do not appear in this ranking.
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Other sectors · Antwerp province
- 01 Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities57
- 10 Manufacture of food products126
- 11 Manufacture of beverages11
- 16 Manufacture of wood and of products of wood and cork, except furniture; manufacture of articles of straw and plaiting materials13
- 17 Manufacture of paper and paper products19
- 18 Printing and reproduction of recorded media23
- 20 Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products69
- 21 Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations19
- 22 Manufacture of rubber and plastic products34
- 23 Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products41
- 24 Manufacture of basic metals19
- 25 Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment78
- 26 Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products27
- 27 Manufacture of electrical equipment19
- 28 Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.46
- 29 Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers13
- 30 Manufacture of other transport equipment11
- 31 Manufacture of furniture13
- 32 Other manufacturing35
- 33 Repair, maintenance and installation of machinery and equipment48
- 35 Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply31
- 38 Waste collection, recovery and disposal activities40
- 41 Construction of residential and non-residential buildings169
- 42 Civil engineering79
- 43 Specialised construction activities307
- 46 Wholesale trade1,061
- 47 Retail trade460
- 49 Land transport and transport via pipelines251
- 50 Water transport42
- 52 Warehousing, storage and support activities for transportation262
- 53 Postal and courier activities16
- 55 Accommodation31
- 56 Food and beverage service activities169
- 58 Publishing activities22
- 59 Motion picture, video and television programme production, sound recording and music publishing activities25
- 61 Telecommunication10
- 62 Computer programming, consultancy and related activities530
- 63 Computing infrastructure, data processing, hosting and other information service activities19
- 64 Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding442
- 66 Activities auxiliary to financial services and insurance activities50
- 68 Real estate activities338
- 69 Legal and accounting activities75
- 70 Activities of head offices and management consultancy334
- 71 Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis101
- 73 Activities of advertising, market research and public relations66
- 74 Other professional, scientific and technical activities27
- 77 Rental and leasing activities52
- 78 Employment activities54
- 79 Travel agency, tour operator and other reservation service and related activities13
- 81 Services to buildings and landscape activities76
- 82 Office administrative, office support and other business support activities111
- 85 Education104
- 86 Human health activities96
- 87 Residential care activities94
- 88 Social work activities without accommodation84
- 90 Arts creation and performing arts activities73
- 93 Sports activities and amusement and recreation activities46
- 94 Activities of membership organisations36
- 95 Repair and maintenance of computers, personal and household goods, and motor vehicles and motorcycles47
- 96 Personal service activities63
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Frequently asked questions
Which company in Scientific research and development in Antwerp province has the highest revenue?
Lakefront Biotherapeutics, with €1.10bn of published revenue (financial year 2025).
Why are some companies missing?
Small companies (micro and abridged accounts) do not have to publish their revenue: only the 10 that publish it, out of 157 companies in the sector in the area, are ranked.
Why does this ranking differ from other lists?
It uses each company's annual accounts as filed with the National Bank, not consolidated group accounts. A holding, a subsidiary or a purchasing entity can therefore appear separately. Only companies whose latest accounts are less than 3 years old are ranked.
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Open the full file →Active companies (legal entities) that have filed at least one set of annual accounts, based on the Crossroads Bank for Enterprises and the National Bank of Belgium. The sector is the main activity in the register; the municipality is that of the registered office. Data updated on 12 Nov 2026.