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Belgium's startup environment is supported by a mix of public and private accelerators. This includes large European-level programs based in the country.
The European Innovation Council leads with over 1,100 investments, and EIT Digital Accelerator has seen nearly 50 exits from its portfolio. These organizations provide capital and guidance to help young companies grow.
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Get the Sheet for $50EIT Digital Accelerator champions European deep tech ventures, providing the resources they need to scale up and compete on a global stage. Through a pan-European network, they offer startups tailor-made support to access new markets and secure growth financing.
As the European Commission's flagship innovation program, the European Innovation Council backs top-tier innovators and companies developing breakthrough technologies across all sectors. It provides significant capital through a blended finance model, combining grants of up to €2.5M with equity investments to scale game-changing ventures.
As a key part of the European Commission's Horizon Europe initiative, the EIC Accelerator provides blended financing to high-risk, high-potential startups and SMEs. It supports companies with breakthrough innovations by offering a unique combination of grant funding and equity investments to help them scale up.
Internet Attitude provides financial and strategic support for companies focused on web and emerging technologies. They combine capital investment with direct guidance to help founders scale their ventures from the ground up.
Supporting entrepreneurs in Belgium's health and wellness sector, the Caring Entrepreneurship Fund provides early-stage ventures with financial backing and mentorship. The goal is to launch sustainable businesses that create a positive social impact and generate local employment.
As a world-leading research and innovation hub in nanoelectronics, imec pioneers advancements in digital technologies. They empower deep tech startups and partners to transform this complex research into market-ready solutions for sectors including healthcare and clean energy.
imec.istart serves as the first investor and supporting partner for tech startups, helping them scale through a dedicated acceleration program. As Europe's number one university-linked accelerator, they provide deep-tech, software, and hardware ventures with crucial coaching and access to an extensive network.
Eureka Network stands as the world's largest public network for international cooperation in R&D and innovation, present in over 45 countries. They facilitate access to public funding for SMEs, large companies, and research organizations, fostering collaborative projects to enhance global competitiveness.
Be Angels operates as a key business angel network in Belgium, connecting innovative entrepreneurs with private investors for funding. They focus on providing "smart money," which pairs capital with valuable mentorship and network access from experienced investors to help startups grow.
Specializing in fundraising, Digital Attraxion provides seed funding and coaching to early-stage digital startups. Their six-month program prepares companies in sectors like consumer and hospitality tech to successfully secure their first major investment round.
Our top picks are just the beginning of what Belgium's startup scene has to offer. The programs below have collectively invested in more than 140 companies, showing the breadth of support available.
From biotech to digital innovation, there are many more groups ready to help founders get started. Here’s a look at the other accelerators and incubators helping founders in Belgium.
| Accelerator/Incubator | Year Founded | Nº Investments | Nº Exits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 3 | 1 | |
| 2013 | 22 | 1 | |
| 2017 | 2 | 1 | |
| 2019 | 4 | 1 | |
| 2010 | 8 | 1 | |
| 2018 | 14 | — | |
| 2011 | 10 | — | |
| 2021 | 1 | — | |
| 2021 | — | — | |
| 2010 | 31 | — | |
| 1996 | 3 | — | |
| 2014 | 12 | — | |
| 1991 | 1 | — | |
| 2020 | 13 | — | |
| — | 15 | — | |
| 1919 | 4 | — |
