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Our call is now open

Deadline submissions: February 1 (midnight)

Apply here
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On demand webinar

How can the imec.istart program grow your tech startup?

Want to know exactly how imec.istart can give your tech startup the best chances at success? Rewatch our latest info session webinar where we guide you through our program and explain the selection and application procedure.

You can also schedule a call with us, to discuss certain topics related to your startup or if some questions remain unanswered. 

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Discuss your project in person

Following our info session, you can also meet us live to ask any unanswered questions about your application or simply to get to know us a bit better. That's why we're organizing in-person open office hours at the following locations:

📍 Ghent @ Wintercircus (Mon Jan 13 from 2-5PM) 
📍 Liège @ La Grand Poste (Mon Jan 13 from 3-6PM) 
📍 Brussels @ BeCentral (Mon Jan 13 from 2-5PM) 
📍 Antwerp @ dunden (Tue Jan 14 from 2-5PM) 
📍Kortrijk @ Hangar K (Tue Jan 14 from 2-5PM) 
📍 Hasselt @ Corda INCubator (Wed Jan 15 from 3-6PM) 
📍 Leuven @ De Hoorn (Thu Jan 16 from 3-6PM) 

No need to book an appointment, just come by and say hi! Don't forget to watch our info session webinar first, so we can focus on you and your startup instead.

Want to talk to us earlier? No worries, you can schedule a call with one of our team members

Who are we looking for?

Is your startup a good fit? Do the checklist below to find out if you're imec.istart ready.

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When can you join our program?

Every year we launch 3 competitive calls with deadlines on the following dates:

Our selection process

Once you've submitted your application, the selection process goes like this. For our Spring 2025 call, these will be the important dates to note in your agenda.

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