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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

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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Nicolas Norman -Hoorcentrum Orena

Upcoming events

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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!