SWITCH Tihange

Established in 2021 by the Walloon Government, SWITCH's mission is to design and implement a strategic economic redeployment plan specifically focused on the 31 municipalities of the Huy-Waremme district. This initiative is carried out in close cooperation with key regional economic stakeholders such as SPI and Noshaq.

Through the creation of SWITCH, the Walloon Government aims primarily to anticipate and address the economic impacts resulting from the gradual shutdown of the Tihange nuclear power plant. To meet this challenge, SWITCH is developing an ambitious strategy to accelerate local economic growth through the creation of new enterprises, the emergence of innovative activities, and the generation of sustainable employment opportunities.

To achieve these goals, SWITCH acts as a catalyst, unifying and coordinating existing resources—both public and private—within the territory. The organization also proactively encourages and facilitates the establishment of new innovative economic actors in the region.

Finally, SWITCH has identified several key economic sectors, defined as strategic development priorities, to effectively focus its actions and initiatives on areas with significant growth potential.