In Transinne, at the heart of the Galaxia business park, Nexova recently opened their new cybersecurity centre, the only one of its kind in Europe. The result of a 100% Belgian investment of €20 million, and covering an area of 3,330m2, the centre will focus on protecting critical  infrastructure and providing customized services. For Gaëtan Desclée, CEO of Starion and Nexova, the building represents a step towards much-needed European cyber sovereignty. 

Nexova is already protecting major institutions in Europe in the energy, transport, telecoms and  space sectors. Its mission is to provide cybersecurity without using technologies from outside Europe. “This centre was developed to anticipate the most substantial risks. Our clients are looking for local, sovereign solutions so they can avoid relying on Chinese or American technologies.” 

According to Gaëtan Desclée, “physical violence has increasingly transformed into digital threats.  Cybercrime could be considered the world’s third greatest power, after China and the United  States!” It is therefore critical to stay safe, “and to educate yourself as well! Because once an attack takes place, it is often too late.” 

Transinne was chosen as part of the larger strategy to build a European “cyber valley” in Wallonia.  The Galaxia business park is already home to the ESA, several space organisations and a  blossoming technological ecosystem. Nexova is planning to recruit 100 experts for the centre by 2026. “Wallonia has an impressive talent pool, and its assets — its appeal, quality of life, and proximity to European hubs — enable it to draw in highly specialised candidates.”  

Recently nominated in the Belgian province of Luxembourg for the 2025 Godefroid award for innovation, the group, which employs 700 engineers in 9 countries, aims to double in size in three years, while strengthening its role as a European industry leader. 

WAB Magazine