delaware Belux strengthens AI capabilities with the acquisition of ML2Grow

Jan 30, 2026

delaware Belux announces its acquisition of ML2Grow, one of Belgium’s pioneering AI and machine learning expert companies. By joining forces, delaware reinforces its expertise in embedding AI across all processes and applications. The specialization ranges from advanced computer vision and AI engineering to data science and custom model development.

ML2Grow has a proven track record, delivering successful AI projects for more than 100 organizations. These include impactful initiatives in healthcare, such as with UZ Gent (Ghent University Hospital), and in sustainability with DRUMDRUM, a leader in industrial packaging. delaware's dedicated AI department has more than a decade of lighthouse AI projects for clients such as Unilin, Bekaert and other leading organizations. 

Strengthening one of Belgium’s largest applied AI practices 

With ML2Grow’s proven expertise in computer vision, natural language processing, machine learning operations (MLOps) and AI engineering, delaware’s AI team now grows beyond 85 experts. This positions the company firmly among Belgium’s leading AI companies. 

The strengthened practice enables delaware to support the growing amount of AI initiatives and to support organizations in deploying AI at scale, going beyond proof-of-concepts towards measurable value achieved across all business processes. 

This integration into delaware Belux is a logical next step in ML2Grow’s growth and gives our clients access to a breadth of technical AI capabilities that is truly unique in the market.
Joeri Ruyssinck, CEO of ML2Grow

This integration into delaware Belux is a logical next step in ML2Grow’s growth and gives our clients access to a breadth of technical AI capabilities that is truly unique in the market,” says Joeri Ruyssinck, CEO of ML2Grow. By combining our strengths, we can address the increasingly complex challenges of AI adoption, which require both broad and deep expertise that spans technology and business processes. This will further allow to accelerate time to value, and create intelligent, end-to-end solutions that redefine how organizations work and innovate."


A shared commitment to AI-driven growth

"This acquisition is a clear continuation in our journey to help organizations unlock the full potential of AI", says Jan De Bock, Managing Director of delaware Belux. "It also supports our ambition to become an AI augmented organization, ensuring our clients benefit from the best talent, technology and integrated intelligence."

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