ABV- Algemeen Belgisch Vlasverbond

CELC

The European Confederation of Linen and Hemp (CELC) is the only European agro-industrial organization federating all the stages of production and transformation for linen & hemp.

It is the privileged spokesperson for 10 000 European companies and oversees the fiber’s development from plant to finished product.

Link: http://www.mastersoflinen.com/

VlasenHennep.nl

The federation for the Dutch flax-and hemp sector .

Link: http://VlasenHennep.nl

Departement landbouw en visserij

Department of the Flanders’ regional government administration responsible for agricultural and fisheries matters and agricultural & fisheries policy.

Link: http://lv.vlaanderen.be/nl

Inagro

Inagro is the hands-on and local (West-Flanders) research partner in the area of agriculture and horticulture. Inagro aims for helping companies with the implementation of Best Practices within the agricultural and horticultural heart of West Flanders in Belgium.

Link: http://www.inagro.be

Ilvo

ILVO is the Flanders’ institute for Agricultural and Fisheries Research , and performs multidisciplinary , innovative and independent research aimed at economically , ecologically and socially sustainable agriculture and fisheries.

Link: http://www.ilvo.vlaanderen.be

POM – West Flanders

The POM West-Flanders is founded to support the economical development of West-Flanders by initiating different entrepreneurial , visioning and industrial policy platforms for its region and to enable more cooperation between the different industrial stakeholders.

Link: http://www.pomwvl.be/

The Belgian Flax and Linen Association

This association is representing 1500 artisans and companies growing and transforming the flax fiber to Belgian Linen TM . They are part of the essential production chain of Belgian Linen TM , flax growers , scutchers , spinners , weaver and dyers .

Link: http://www.belgianlinen.com

Fedustria

The federation for the Belgian textile , wood and furniture industry , representing more than 2.000 companies in Belgium.

Link: http://www.fedustria.be/

Innovatiesteunpunt

A joint initiative of the largest agricultural association ( BoerenBond ) and other ( financial ) partners , to continuously stimulate and support/fund Innovation in the agricultural sector .

Link: http://www.innovatiesteunpunt.be

Flanders Innovation & Entrepreneurship

Flanders Innovation & Entrepreneurship (in Dutch: Agentschap Innoveren & Ondernemen) is a government agency.

Flanders Innovation & Entrepreneurship is the contact point for entrepreneurs in Flanders. They encourage and support innovation and entrepreneurship, and contribute to a favourable business climate. By being a one-stop-shop, they build a bridge towards stronger entrepreneurship.

Link: https://www.vlaio.be/nl/andere-doelgroepen/flanders-innovation-entrepreneurship

Centexbel

The research and development center for the Belgian textile industry , founded by Fedustria to enhance the competitive and R&D position of its members.

Link: http://www.centexbel.be/nl

Texture Kortrijk

Main museum in Kortrijk dedicated to the history and future of the flax-and linen activity around Kortrijk and in Flanders at large.

Link: http://www.texturekortrijk.be/

Factory for the Future – new materials

This is an initiative of the POM West Flanders aimed at creating an Open Innovation and visioning setting for “new materials”-related businesses in West-Flanders.

Link: http://www.fabriekenvoordetoekomst.be/nieuwematerialen

Boerenbond

Largest Flanders & Belgian agricultural/farming federation/association

Link: https://www.boerenbond.be/

ABS

Federation for farmers in Flanders & Belgium

Link: http://www.absvzw.be/

FWA

Federation for farmers in Wallonia

Link: http://www.fwa.be/