Louvain is home to KU Leuven, the largest university in Belgium and one of the most renowned in Europe, as well as the global headquarters of AB InBev and the campus of imec, the world leader in microelectronics research. This unique concentration of science, international business and skilled human capital creates a strong demand for specialised marketing translation, mainly in Dutch and English.
KU Leuven and the academic ecosystem
KU Leuven has more than 60,000 students, with a growing proportion of international ones. Its academic influence generates a specific demand for multilingual communication: recruitment of international students and researchers, valorisation of research, industrial partnerships, and institutional communication. The main language remains Dutch, but English is omnipresent in research and international communication.
The institutions linked to the university - spin-offs, incubators (Leuven MindGate, KU Leuven Research&Development) and industrial partners - produce hybrid communications that mix professional Dutch and technical English. TranslateBE supports this ecosystem on:
- International student recruitment brochures: NL/EN/FR/DE/ZH to attract the best profiles
- Research valorisation: summaries for the general public, scientific press releases
- Pitches and fundraising materials: EN adaptation for international investors
- Communication of biotech spin-offs: websites, investor decks, product brochures
AB InBev and international brewing marketing
AB InBev, whose global headquarters are in Louvain, is the world's largest brewer. Its brands - Stella Artois, Leffe, Hoegaarden, Corona, Budweiser - are present in more than 50 countries. AB InBev's marketing communication is entirely global, but the Louvain office coordinates a significant part of the European brand strategy.
In the wake of AB InBev, many marketing and communication agencies are based in Louvain and in Flemish Brabant. These agencies need translators capable of handling:
- Localised global campaigns: adaptation of advertising messages for each European market
- Multilingual digital content: websites, applications, social media in NL/EN/FR/DE/ES
- Packaging and labelling: regulatory compliance in each country of sale
- Corporate communication: annual reports, shareholder communications, CSR
imec, the microelectronics and nanotechnology research centre based in Louvain, also generates a significant need for technical translation and international scientific communication, mainly in English.
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Marketing translation adapted to the Louvain ecosystem
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Rates for marketing translation in Louvain
Our rates for academic and corporate marketing content in Louvain:
- Student recruitment brochure (4-8 pages): between 350 € and 800 € per language
- Investor pitch deck (15-25 slides): between 300 € and 600 € EN/FR
- Start-up or spin-off website (10-20 pages): between 700 € and 1,800 €
- Scientific press release: between 150 € and 300 € per language
- Annual agency pack: guaranteed monthly volume with preferential rate
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Can you translate scientific and technical documents related to imec or KU Leuven?
Yes. TranslateBE has translators specialised in exact sciences, in microelectronics and in biotechnology. We work on patent abstracts, popular science articles, laboratory brochures and presentation materials for international conferences. Terminological rigour and the ability to make technical content accessible to the general public are two distinct skills that we master.
How can NL/EN bilingualism be managed within a Louvain start-up?
Start-ups arising from KU Leuven typically face a double challenge: communicating in Dutch for Flemish legal obligations and in English for international investors and clients. We recommend defining from the outset a unified terminological glossary in both languages, then using this reference for all communications. TranslateBE can establish this glossary and ensure long-term consistency via a recurring service agreement.
What is your experience with fundraising communications?
We have supported several Flemish Brabant start-ups in the translation of their pitch decks, information memoranda and due diligence. These documents require absolute precision, quality native English and an understanding of venture capital conventions. Our translators specialised in finance and in tech know how to adapt the register to convince Anglo-Saxon investors while remaining faithful to your original message.
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