Our partners are our allies in entrepreneurship. They bring resources, expertise, and different strengths to the table, but they all rally behind the same mission: helping startups accelerate.
Meet our partners
Our partners aren’t just supporters. They’re catalysts. By sharing expertise, opening networks, offering pilot opportunities or providing exclusive benefits, they help startups grow faster, smarter, and more sustainably.
KBC Group
KBC is a leading European financial group serving 13 million customers across Belgium and Central Europe. It is the market leader in Flanders as a bank insurer in the agriculture and horticulture sectors, supported by a network of around 70 experts. KBC provides tailored services to farmers, horticulturists, and SMEs. With strong positions in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Bulgaria, and Hungary, KBC employs 41,000 people and is listed on Euronext Brussels.
Start it X
Start it X is an innovation catalyst that harnesses the power of growth-driven business transformation. Built on extensive experience across 30+ industries, our network spans 1,800+ startups, 2,000+ entrepreneurs, nearly 200 mentors, and 40+ corporate partners.
CBC
CBC Banque & Assurance is the French-speaking branch of the KBC Group, a leading Belgian financial group. As an independent company, CBC operates in the banking and insurance sectors in Brussels and Wallonia.
Wallonie Entreprendre
Wallonie Entreprendre is the economic and financial tool of Wallonia, providing support and resources for business development in all sectors. They offer investments and financing for the creation, growth, transmission, and relaunch of companies.
Our Program Partners
Friends
How we collaborate
“Yesterday, during the Start it Expert on the floor session, we helped founders explore how data can: Power customer intelligence with Sientje Palmans from Spot Workshops. Also Embed AI into products with Garance Delogne from Skininfo. Lastly boost their mission with Frederik Van Dessel from Give a Day. The energy was inspiring and this is just the beginning of our journey to help tomorrow’s innovators move from data to impact.”
“Seeing businesses grow gives us a real boost… During a sales training session, we took a closer look at a number of topics, such as positioning, identifying target audiences and the wave principle. Thanks to Start it for this inspiring setting, and to all the participants for their openness and drive.”
Why partner with Start it @KBC and Start it @CBC?
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We collaborate with independent professionals who bring deep, hands-on expertise across sectors like FMCG, energy, marketing, and technology. They provide your startup with targeted support to successfully tackle challenges and accelerate growth. Ultimately, their specialized knowledge helps you uncover valuable insights and make smarter, more confident business decisions.
Our Experts
Their targeted support helps startups tackle concrete challenges and accelerates the impact of our partner ecosystem.