Join to convert capability into contracts
Qualified access to primes and programme owners, to public and private capital, to export markets and to EU-funded consortia. Every benefit is delivered by a named body with a named owner and a measurable output.
Founding members get founding-member designation, priority seating on Advisory Committees, and are named in the cluster charter and on all public member listings.
Eight tiers, matched to role, size and contribution
A start-up on the Launch tier receives the same service standards as a prime, scaled to entitlement.
Launch
Pre-revenue to early-revenue A&D technology companies
Core
Established SMEs with qualified production or engineering capability
Advance
Mid-caps with multi-site or multi-programme exposure
Prime
Primes, Tier 1 integrators and large corporates
Capital
VC, CVC, growth equity, family offices, sovereign and regional funds
Knowledge
Universities, RTOs and test houses
Public
Agencies, regional bodies, defence and export authorities
Ecosystem Partner
Organisations delivering aligned aerospace, defence, innovation, workforce, export or industrial-development initiatives
What each tier includes
| Entitlement | Launch | Core | Advance | Prime | Capital | Knowl. | Public | Ecosystem |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Named account manager | Shared | Yes | Yes | Senior | Yes | Shared | Yes | Shared |
| Strategic Council | — | Observer | Observer | Seat | Seat | Observer | Seat | — |
| Investment Council | Pitch 1/yr | Pitch 2/yr | Pitch 2/yr | Seat | Seat | Observer | Observer | — |
| Partnership Office intros | 2/yr | 6/yr | 12/yr | Unlimited | Curated | 4/yr | n/a | Referrals |
| Advisory Committee seats | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 2 | By invitation |
| Export Accelerator markets | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | n/a | 1 | n/a | — |
| Trade-mission places | 1 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 2 | By activity |
| Shared stand allocation | Pod | Pod+ | Booth | Booth+ | — | Pod | — | — |
| Annual event delegates | 1 | 3 | 6 | 12 | 4 | 3 | 4 | By activity |
| Speaking rights | — | Panel | Panel | Keynote | Panel | Panel | Keynote | By relevance |
| Consortium support | Signpost | Standard | Priority | Priority | — | Priority | Advisory | Collaboration |
| Media & PR support | Listing | 1 push/yr | 3 push/yr | Full | 1 push/yr | 1 push/yr | Listing | Cross-promotion |
| Intelligence briefings | Quarterly | Quarterly | Monthly | Monthly+ | Monthly | Quarterly | Monthly | Selected |
All tiers include the legal template pack (NDA, DPA, consortium agreement) and use of the member mark. "Pod" is a shared 6 m² cluster presence; "Booth" is a dedicated unit in the FADEC pavilion.
Reciprocal collaboration for aligned organisations
A no-cost collaboration pathway for mission-aligned organisations already delivering or supporting aerospace, defence, security, innovation, workforce, export or industrial-development initiatives.
Best suited to organisations that
- Operate an aligned defence, dual-use, innovation, workforce, manufacturing, export or industrial-development initiative.
- Support organisations that may benefit from deeper participation in the Flemish and European aerospace and defence ecosystem.
- Have an existing network, programme or initiative that can be strengthened through collaboration.
- Want to contribute through mutual value and shared activity rather than a paid partnership model.
Collaboration opportunities
No Cost- Joint promotion of aligned aerospace, defence, dual-use and industrial initiatives.
- Collaboration on events, webinars, workshops and regional engagement.
- Participation in FADEC programming where the partner's expertise adds value.
- Cross-promotion and referrals where there is clear alignment.
- Joint contribution to ecosystem-building and capability-focused activities.
Participation is based on alignment, reciprocal contribution and FADEC approval. It provides no preferential procurement access, government influence or access to confidential member information.
Where the return comes from
Revenue access
Prime introductions, teaming and RFQ flow through the Partnership Office.
3–8 qualified prime or Tier 1 conversations
Capital access
Investment Council, mapped investor landscape and readiness support.
Access to 40+ mapped EU A&D investors and funds
Public funding
Consortium construction for EDF, EDIP, SAFE, Horizon Europe and ESA calls — partner search starts before the call opens.
1–2 consortium positions per active member
Export
Market accelerator with in-market representation and trade missions.
10–20 qualified buyer meetings per mission cycle
Cost avoidance
Shared stands, shared missions, shared legal and compliance templates.
€15k–€60k avoided versus solo market entry
Visibility
Media map access, joint PR and event platforms.
Placement in tier-1 trade titles across five markets
One qualified prime introduction can open a long-term route into a new programme or supply chain.
From onboarding to a signed 12-month plan
- Days 1–15
Onboarding call, capability dossier drafted, compliance and export-control baseline established, named cluster owner assigned.
- Days 16–45
Capability dossier validated and circulated; two prime or tier-1 target lists agreed; investment or EU-programme track opened if relevant.
- Days 46–75
First brokered introductions and qualification conversations; export market shortlist confirmed; show and media calendar locked for 12 months.
- Days 76–90
Activation review against your objectives, with a written 12-month plan and measurable targets signed off by both sides.
Commitments we report on
- Industrial Partnership Office
First qualified introduction within 60 days of onboarding (Core tier and above)
- Investment Council
Readiness diagnostic returned within 21 days of submission
- Export Accelerator
Market entry plan within 45 days of programme enrolment
Eleven priority market clusters
- Wave 1Germany, France, Poland, Czechia, Romania, Belgium/Benelux
Resident agent capacity, full media programme, show presence
- Wave 2Nordics (SE, FI, DK, NO), United Kingdom, Italy, Spain
Agent-led entry with targeted show and media support
- Wave 3Türkiye
Partner-based, on-demand engagement subject to compliance screening
Additional support available on all tiers
| Module | What it delivers |
|---|---|
| Export Market Pack | Additional priority market: plan, agent, buyer list and two mission places |
| Consortium Coordinator Support | Coordinator role support for EDF, EDIP or Horizon submissions |
| Investor Readiness Sprint | Six-week diagnostic, data-room build, pitch and investor shortlist |
| PR & Media Programme | Twelve-month editorial calendar across five markets and placement support |
| Dedicated Event Booth | Upgrade from pod to a dedicated booth in the FADEC pavilion |
| Capability Qualification Review | AS9100 / EN9100 readiness and prime audit preparation |
| Additional Delegate Places | Additional access to the Signature Annual Event |
Terms
- Membership year
- 1 January – 31 December
- Renewal
- Automatic annual renewal unless notice is given 60 days before year end
- Tier change
- Move to a different tier following a membership review
- Compliance
- Members accept the FADEC competition-compliance and export-control charter
Start with a 30-minute discovery call
We map your capability against open qualification windows, then send a written proposal with tier recommendation, targets and a 90-day activation plan. All material in NL, FR and EN.
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