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The Erasmus Research Park is a science park located in the Brussels-Capital Region of Belgium and it is being managed by the Brussels Regional Investment Company. The research park provides a business incubator for spin-offs of universities and space for companies active in research and development.

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Coordinates: 50°49′1.13″N4°16′0.23″E / 50.8169806°N 4.2667306°E / 50.8169806; 4.2667306


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