We are 100% no strings attached

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 Belgium

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

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

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

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

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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

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 (Masterclass + Cohort meeting + Personal coaching)

Join the agro innovation movement!

Short courses & Opportunities

Market Me: 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!

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.