Accelerate your growth
and make a bigger impact!
Next cohort starts in Spring 2026.
Join our waitlist to be the first to know when applications open for our next cohort starting in Spring 2026.
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 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
Short courses & Opportunities
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.
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.
Thanks for helping us become who we are! We do are best to change the standards in the energy sector for good
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!
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.
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.
Upcoming events
Pitch Days | Fall Cohort 2025
After our review team reads the applications and makes their selections, we invite the whole founder team to pitch for 3 minutes to our jury.
Bootcamp | Fall Cohort 2025
The new cohort is invited to a mandatory 2-day bootcamp to take part in workshops, networking nights, partner introductions, and get to know the Start it Accelerate team better.
Sales Sprint | Online Infosessie
Sales Sprint! Hét #1 salesacceleratie programma van Start it Accelerate en VLAIO