Shaping the future of mission-critical technologies
As a company developing technologies for aerospace, safety, security cybersecurity and defence, you operate where reliability, resilience and trust are essential. Your solutions protect people, infrastructure, data and strategic assets – often in mission-critical environments where failure is not an option.
The Aerospace, Safety, Security Cybersecurity & Defence (ASCD) industry cluster brings together Belgian companies active in physical and digital security & safety technologies, aerospace systems, cybersecurity solutions, and defence innovations, including dual-use technologies that bridge civil and military needs: companies who offer a Mission Critical Product or Service
Together, these companies contribute to Belgium’s technological sovereignty and resilience (Strategic autonomy) by combining expertise in fire safety, physical security, cybersecurity, aerospace and defence innovation.
By participating in the ASCD cluster, your company benefits from:
- Insight into market, technology and policy developments affecting mission-critical technologies.
- Strategic connections with peers, integrators, public authorities and decision-makers.
- A collective voice to help shape Belgian and European security, digital and defence policies.
Are you active in aerospace, safety, security, cybersecurity or defence technologies technologies and want to stay informed?
Specialised segments within the cluster
Within this industry cluster, companies can participate in specific Business Groups or Business Communities- member-led communities focused on specific technologies or market segments. These groups offer a platform to share knowledge, explore opportunities and address common challenges together.
Discover the different Business Groups within this Cluster:
- Safety & Fire Technologies (AFT link to page): active and passive fire safety solutions for buildings, infrastructure and industrial environments, including detection, alarms, extinguishing systems, voice evacuation, smoke extraction and fire-resistant joinery.
- Agoria Security Technologies (AST): physical security technologies such as access control, surveillance, intrusion detection, and integrated security systems for buildings and critical infrastructure.
- Aerospace – Manned & Unmanned Systems
- Cyber Made in Belgium (CMiB): cybersecurity technologies and services, including network security, encryption, identity management, threat detection and cyber resilience solutions.
- Defence
- Belgian Security & Defence Industry (BSDI): the central platform for companies already active in military technologies and defence programmes – covering land, air, naval, cyber and space systems.
- CMiB4Defence (within Cyber Made in Belgium): connecting Belgian cybersecurity companies with military applications, focusing on cyber defence, digital resilience, interoperability and crisis preparedness.
You can explore the members active in this cluster through our “Find a member” page.
Stronger together: the power of sector collaboration
What our members focus on
Stay competitive and informed, with focus on:
- Strengthening cybersecurity & cyber resilience: exchanging expertise and shaping sector positions to better protect industrial systems, critical infrastructure and defence networks.
- Aligning physical and digital security ecosystems: addressing interoperability challenges across fire safety, building security, IT and OT systems, standards and architectures.
- Advancing aerospace, safety and defence technologies: discussing certification, performance, reliability and market requirements for technologies used in highly regulated and mission-critical contexts.
- Enabling dual-use innovation: exploring how civilian technologies can be deployed in security and defence applications, and how defence innovation can benefit civil markets.
- Addressing talent and skills shortages: identifying critical gaps in cybersecurity, aerospace, engineering and safety profiles, and developing collective responses through training, education and talent initiatives.
- Navigating regulation, compliance and public procurement: exchanging insights and aligning positions on standards, certification, export controls, and procurement frameworks at Belgian and European level.
- Ensuring operational reliability in extreme conditions: sharing best practices on safety, resilience and performance of technologies operating under stress, emergencies or high-risk environments.
- Balancing security, sustainability and societal responsibility: promoting technologies that contribute to safer, more resilient and ethically responsible societies.
- Improving market access and visibility: strengthening connections with public authorities, integrators, defence organisations and international partners.
How we support you in navigating daily challenges
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Community Building
- Participate in networking events with peers, integrators, authorities, and defence organisations.
- Exchange insights and experiences with industry leaders.
- Benefit from partnerships with regional and sectoral ecosystems including Flemish Aerospace Group, Wallonia Aeronautics Group, BelgoSpace and Urban Air Mobility & Drones.
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Shaping sector priorities
- Identify sector priorities via surveys covering cybersecurity, aerospace, safety, talent, regulation, and innovation.
- Co-develop positions for national and European policymakers.
- Represent the interests of ASSD companies in key committees and initiatives.
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Knowledge sharing
- Learn from peers on topics including technology, compliance, and talent development.
- Stay informed on technological and regulatory trends, policy updates, aerospace and cybersecurity developments.
- Participate in talent and training initiatives, such as CMiB4Talent, Cyberhub and more.
Share. Connect. Grow – with TECH BELGIUM
Beyond the support and connections within our cluster, you can also leverage Agoria’s broader business development initiative, TECH BELGIUM. By connecting to the seven TECH BELGIUM markets, your company gains access to cross-sector opportunities, extended networks, and increased visibility.
Ready to shape the future of Aerospace, Safety, Security Cybersecurity & Defence technologies?
As an Agoria member, you can participate in the Aerospace, Safety, Security, Cyder Security and Defence (ASCD) industry cluster. Contact us to find out how you can participate in the cluster’s activities and help shape the future of the sector.