The Growth Collective

3 business accelerators

1 mission With The Growth Collective, the three largest business accelerators for start-ups and scale-ups in Flanders join forces to maximize founders’ chances of success. With the support of VLAIO, NOA, Start it @KBC and imec.istart offer complementary tracks, programs, and events tailored to innovative growth companies. Together, our three communities represent more than 80% of the Flemish start-up and scale-up landscape.

 

Discover imec.istart's program offering

 

The Co-Founder Community

Truth needs to be said: finding a co-founder is hard. That’s why we built the Co-Founder Community - one place where founders and entrepreneurial minds connect, speeddate monthly, and have more of the right conversations to find the right partner faster.

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International Missions

After local preparations, you'll be guided to a specific city or region. Alongside other growing companies, you’ll explore new markets and network with local customers, partners, and investors.

➡️ Register now: B2B Industrials Mission to Germany (Baden-Württemberg)

 

Masterclass Internationalisation

Expanding your startup or scaleup internationally is not something that happens overnight. Our experts have decades of experience in guiding companies through their foreign expansion. After this masterclass and personalized coaching sessions, you'll be fully prepared to enter the international market! 

➡️ Register now: Going Global - Focus on Italy, April 28