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We don't ask for shares, money or special privileges. The only thing we want is motivation and engagement!

We are the largest startup ecosystem in Europe

Made up of hundreds of startups, scaleups, mentors & experts. As a founder your network gets a significant boost, and together we all have more impact.

Accelerator Programs

Start it KBC 2025 accelerator

Start it @KBC

Ready to boost your growth? Start it @KBC helps motivated, business-minded founders realise their dreams by fast-tracking their growth and moving beyond borders.

  • 1 year
  • 24h/month time investment required
  • 65 selected participants
  • FREE
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Start it @CBC

Start it @CBC supports entrepreneurs in Wallonia in their passions, goals and business. We help startups and scale-ups in all sectors grow faster with expert guidance and an international network.

  • 1 year
  • 24 h/month time investment required
  • 10 selected participants
  • FREE
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Start it Hardware

Powered by Leuven MindGate. Start it Hardware is a specialised program added on top of the existing Start it @KBC program, tailored to the specific needs of hardware startups and scale-ups: matchmaking,  prototyping spaces, manufacturers, suppliers, investors and more.

  • 1 year
  • 24 h/month time investment required
  • FREE
Fashion in Antwerp

Start it Fashion

Start it Fashion is a program designed to help pre-startups, advanced startups and scale-ups navigate the fashion industry. It complements the existing acceleration programs of Start it Accelerate. Powered by Stad Antwepen.

  • 1 year
  • 24 h/month time investment required
  • 8 selected participants
  • FREE
Unleash potential

UP! Unleash Your Potential

A 15-month accelerator with specialized coaching, technical training, business workshops and investor connections for women entrepreneurs in tech.

In collaboration with Le Techspace.

  • 15 months
  • Technical training in AI, blockchain, cybersecurity
  • Monthly personalized coaching sessions
  • Final pitch event with professional investors
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Scale it Agro

A 9-month track with expert advice, commercial introductions, fundraising support and deep sector insights. Scaling your business in agritech, agrifinance, or sustainable agriculture?

  • 9 months
  • 8 Masterclasses
  • 3 monthly touch points

Short courses & Opportunities

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Sales Sprint

The #1 Sales Sprint for startups and scale-ups. A unique opportunity for entrepreneurs who want to give their turnover a huge boost by increasing the quantity and quality of their sales. Go home with a concrete action plan guaranteed to bring real results.

  • 6 weeks
  • 15 selected participants
  • 550,- (excl. VAT)
  • Dutch only!
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Thrive

Thrive is an inspiring program to accelerate the success of female founders and drive their businesses to new heights. Explore your power, discover your leadership impact and activate your network with this program from women to women.

  • 8 weeks
  • 8 full days
  • 15 selected participants
  • 750,- (excl. VAT)
Startups of tomorrow 2025

Startups of Tomorrow

Discover the Startups of Tomorrow. These 17 startups pitch during Love Tomorrow at the Magical Grounds in Boom.

  • SDG driven startups
  • 17 winners

Part of The Growth Collective

We’ve teamed up with NOA and imec.istart, as the 3 largest business accelerators in Flanders, to give startups and founders and scale-ups the best possible shot at success.
With support from VLAIO, we’re combining our strengths to offer complementary programmes, tailored tracks, and targeted events for innovative growth companies.
Together, our communities represent over 80% of the startup and scale-up ecosystem in Flanders and we’re here to help you grow.

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Testimonials

We're founder centric and value the support of the startup community for growth

Start it @ KBC, truly puts entrepreneurs at the heart of everything, offering solo founders and visionnaires with an idea a chance ! Their belief in me and Hapiklan's mission was a lifeline.

Catherine Schmit
Catherine Schmit - Founder & CEO of Hapiklan

Thanks for helping us become who we are! We do are best to change the standards in the energy sector for good

Pieterjan Verhaeghen
Pieterjan Verhaeghen - Co-founder & CEO at Bolt

Never thought sales would be that fun and exciting! Ready to put everything into practice! Thank you Start it Accelerate | @KBC fellow founders and mentors for the incredible insightful time together!

Lynn Mikolajczak
Lynn Mikolajczak - Founder The Acquired

Start it @KBC's deep expertise across various sectors has been invaluable in helping us refine our product-market fit, providing the market validation we needed to grow.

Sebastien De Couvreur
Sebastien De Couvreur -Founder OpStudio

I can only guess what I would have done wrong if it wasn't for the expert guidance of my rock in the surf Christophe (business coach) and for that the whole team of Start it.

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CBC ONLINE FALL infosession w2 2025

Accélérez votre business Start it @CBC | Online Info Session

Register now for our info session, get a glimpse of what our community in Wallonie looks like and what the Start it @CBC program holds for you!

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Start it Open Air - edition 2025

Start it Open Air | 2025 Edition

The best startup get together reunion at the end of summer, right before diving into the September rush. Fresh drinks, beats & networking with the #1 startup community in Belgium.

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Hasselt infosession w2 2025

Accelerate your business with Start it @KBC | Hasselt

Register now for our info session, get a glimpse of what our community in Hasselt looks like and what the Start it @KBC program holds for you!