Scientific research and development: the largest employers in Limburg (Belgium)
As of 14 Nov 2026, 17 companies in Scientific research and development (NACE 72) in Limburg (Belgium) report employees in recent accounts (financial years 2023 to 2026). The 10 largest employers account for 406.4 FTE, out of 415.8 for all of them; median headcount is 7.5 FTE. Flanders Make leads with 218.6 FTE (financial year 2025).
Top 17 · Scientific research and development · Limburg
Ranked by average headcount (FTE) reported in the latest filed accounts (accounts less than 3 years old).
| # | Company | Total assets | Revenue | Equity | FTE | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Flanders Make 3920 Lommel | €234.7m | €32.3m | €26.0m | 218.6 | 2025 |
| 2 | Proefcentrum Fruitteelt 3800 Sint-Truiden | €10.4m | €3.14m | €8.34m | 92.4 | 2025 |
| 3 | InnoSer België 3590 Diepenbeek | €2.12m | — | 630,048 € | 27.4 | 2025 |
| 4 | FOx Biosystems 3590 Diepenbeek | €2.72m | — | €1.29m | 13.8 | 2023 |
| 5 | Biostrand 3590 Diepenbeek | 804,186 € | — | −€12.8m | 12.9 | 2026 |
| 6 | BK-Ecosys 3500 Hasselt | 880,136 € | — | 259,506 € | 11.3 | 2025 |
| 7 | Rejuvenate Biomed 3590 Diepenbeek | €3.45m | — | −543,937 € | 11.0 | 2025 |
| 8 | Kattevennen 3600 Genk | €1.19m | — | €1.01m | 8.1 | 2025 |
| 9 | Archeologische Onderneming 3740 Bilzen-Hoeselt | 942,592 € | — | 184,003 € | 7.5 | 2025 |
| 10 | Limes 3500 Hasselt | 445,441 € | — | 81,753 € | 3.4 | 2025 |
| 11 | Carbstone Innovation 3600 Genk | €2.49m | — | €2.37m | 1.9 | 2025 |
| 12 | IPM Impact 3511 Hasselt | 315,364 € | 0 € | 43,011 € | 1.7 | 2025 |
| 13 | Dr. Werner SMITS 3680 Maaseik | €1.38m | — | €1.04m | 1.5 | 2025 |
| 14 | Dr. Nico Coenen 3500 Hasselt | 291,450 € | — | 247,301 € | 1.3 | 2025 |
| 15 | Cannovex 3590 Diepenbeek | €1.09m | — | 878,896 € | 1.0 | 2025 |
| 16 | Dr. Simons - Dr. Annaert 3560 Lummen | €1.34m | — | 717,607 € | 1.0 | 2025 |
| 17 | SanaClis 3590 Diepenbeek | 46,543 € | — | −29,357 € | 1.0 | 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. Headcount reported by the company for all its sites: the jobs may be located elsewhere.
“—”: not published. Small companies (micro and abridged accounts) do not have to publish their revenue.
Scientific research and development across Belgium → All sectors · Limburg →
Other sectors · Limburg
- 01 Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities350
- 02 Forestry and logging13
- 08 Other mining and quarrying14
- 10 Manufacture of food products220
- 11 Manufacture of beverages19
- 13 Manufacture of textiles33
- 14 Manufacture of wearing apparel13
- 16 Manufacture of wood and of products of wood and cork, except furniture; manufacture of articles of straw and plaiting materials83
- 17 Manufacture of paper and paper products10
- 18 Printing and reproduction of recorded media51
- 20 Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products50
- 21 Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations11
- 22 Manufacture of rubber and plastic products71
- 23 Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products111
- 24 Manufacture of basic metals31
- 25 Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment424
- 26 Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products28
- 27 Manufacture of electrical equipment40
- 28 Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.74
- 29 Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers43
- 31 Manufacture of furniture81
- 32 Other manufacturing41
- 33 Repair, maintenance and installation of machinery and equipment85
- 35 Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply15
- 38 Waste collection, recovery and disposal activities71
- 41 Construction of residential and non-residential buildings409
- 42 Civil engineering149
- 43 Specialised construction activities1,615
- 46 Wholesale trade1,136
- 47 Retail trade1,580
- 49 Land transport and transport via pipelines345
- 52 Warehousing, storage and support activities for transportation65
- 53 Postal and courier activities30
- 55 Accommodation132
- 56 Food and beverage service activities1,062
- 58 Publishing activities19
- 59 Motion picture, video and television programme production, sound recording and music publishing activities15
- 62 Computer programming, consultancy and related activities318
- 63 Computing infrastructure, data processing, hosting and other information service activities33
- 64 Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding329
- 66 Activities auxiliary to financial services and insurance activities253
- 68 Real estate activities318
- 69 Legal and accounting activities362
- 70 Activities of head offices and management consultancy252
- 71 Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis201
- 73 Activities of advertising, market research and public relations87
- 74 Other professional, scientific and technical activities36
- 75 Veterinary activities65
- 77 Rental and leasing activities71
- 78 Employment activities50
- 79 Travel agency, tour operator and other reservation service and related activities25
- 80 Investigation and security activities11
- 81 Services to buildings and landscape activities207
- 82 Office administrative, office support and other business support activities84
- 85 Education58
- 86 Human health activities487
- 87 Residential care activities49
- 88 Social work activities without accommodation90
- 90 Arts creation and performing arts activities17
- 93 Sports activities and amusement and recreation activities126
- 94 Activities of membership organisations24
- 95 Repair and maintenance of computers, personal and household goods, and motor vehicles and motorcycles146
- 96 Personal service activities220
Municipalities with the most companies in the sector · Limburg
- 3590 Diepenbeek11
- 3500 Hasselt (Sint-Lambrechts-Herk)9
- 3600 Genk5
- 3511 Hasselt (Kuringen, Stokrooie)3
- 3520 Zonhoven2
- 3550 Heusden-Zolder (Heusden, Zolder)2
- 3630 Maasmechelen (Eisden, Leut, Mechelen-Aan-De-Maas, …)2
- 3680 Maaseik (Neeroeteren, Opoeteren)2
- 3700 Tongeren-Borgloon (Berg, Diets-Heur, Haren, …)2
- 3740 Bilzen-Hoeselt (Beverst, Bilzen, Eigenbilzen, …)2
- 3840 Tongeren-Borgloon (Bommershoven, Borgloon, Broekom, …)2
- 3910 Pelt (Neerpelt, Sint-Huibrechts-Lille)2
Frequently asked questions
Which is the largest employer in Scientific research and development in Limburg (Belgium)?
Among companies, Flanders Make, with 218.6 full-time equivalents reported (financial year 2025).
Are all the jobs located in the area?
Not necessarily: headcount is reported by the company for all its sites, and the company is ranked by the address of its registered office. 17 out of 60 companies in the sector report employees there.
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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