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Alfers 2022: Winners of the economic awards of the province of Namur revealed

Alfers 2022: winners of the Namur province’s economic prizes revealed

Credit: Alfers 2022 Ceremony

Published on 01 nov 2023

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Article summarised by Garnillet:

On Tuesday evening, the winners of the 35th edition of the Alfers, the economic awards that highlight the most innovative companies in Namur, were honored at the Delta, the former "House of Culture", in the Walloon capital.

The jury, composed of representatives from the Province of Namur, the Provincial Economic Office, and economic operators such as Namur Invest, UCM Namur, Cobelba, and ING, selected six winners for this edition.

Linkube Award for Student Entrepreneurs:

The award was presented to the graduates of Millet&Pillow, who created a 100% organic pillow, developed in collaboration with an osteopath.

Six Laureates

International Award: Isoproc, a company that offers cellulose wadding insulation to building professionals.
Innovation Award: Qualiblood, assisting companies and public bodies in developing innovative medicines. They focus on reducing the risks of thrombotic diseases, aiming to provide "the most appropriate contraception or hormone replacement for younger women and those experiencing menopause symptoms."
Educational Achievement: The provincial school of agriculture and science in Ciney was recognized for its mini-enterprise "Les Eleveurs de Demain". They offer local breakfast packs within the school.
Commerce Award: "Les chips de Lucien" captivated the jury with their innovative approach to making artisanal chips, emphasizing local and sustainable consumption.
Favorite: Entranam, based in Fernelmont, has been at the forefront of developing the Night and Day store network for 25 remarkable years.