Accelerator programs

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Programs designed to help entrepreneurs launch and grow their business.

Start it @KBC

Ready to rev up 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 an accelerator program tailor-made for hardware startups and scale-ups to soften their roadmap. A specialised program added on top of the existing 1-year program, tailored to the specific needs of hardware startups: matchmaking, prototyping spaces, manufacturers, suppliers, investors and more.

1 year
24 h/month time investment required
FREE

Start it Fashion

Start it Fashion is a new 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 the City of Antwerp.

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?
Join the agro innovation movement!

9 months
8 Masterclasses
3 monthly touch points (Masterclass + Cohort meeting + Personal coaching)
Permanent support from our Program Director

UP! Unleash Your Potential

A 15-month program with specialized coaching, technical training, business workshops and investor connections for women entrepreneurs in tech. Turning innovative ideas into investment-ready ventures.

In collaboration with Le Techspace.

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

Short programs

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.

12 weeks
8 full days
15 selected participants
750,- (excl. VAT)

Sales Sprint

(Previously Market Me) Is the #1 sales program 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!

Our international partner programs

Start it @ČSOB

Start it @ČSOB helps innovative entrepreneurs in the Czech Republic turn their projects into thriving businesses by providing strategy support, investor connections, and mentorship—free of charge and without taking equity. Committed to shaping the Czech market, they leverage their experience and network to support founders who aim for both growth and lasting impact.

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