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🚀 Exclusieve kans voor Vlaamse startups op Tectonic 2025 in Gent, 5 en 6 november! Wat bieden we? 🔹 1 gratis standplaats voor de meest prominente startup uit jullie netwerk 🔹 10% korting met de code: STARTUPS-DISCOUNT-10-PROMO 🔹 Deelname aan onze Innovation Challenges, in samenwerking met o.a. Colruyt Group en euroconsumers 📎 Meer info: https://lnkd.in/eBT_6Rvi 📥Inschrijven om kans te maken op de booth kan via: https://lnkd.in/eZGJnVJ8 🏆Tectonic selecteert de winnaar op basis van potentieel en fit. 🎟️Let op: ticket niet inbegrepen #Tectonic2025 #InnovationChallenge #StartupFlanders #NextGenBelgium Arthur Talpe

Is your early-stage startup building serious deep tech? Then Hello Tomorrow (June 11-12, 2026, in Amsterdam) belongs on your roadmap!     It’s where you’ll meet the people who can accelerate your next stage: 1,300+ VCs, 3,000 corporates, 250+ experts and a global community that has mobilized billions in funding for breakthrough tech.     The heart of it all? The Hello Tomorrow Challenge with 15+ deep tech tracks tackling real-world problems, from advanced computing and semiconductors to climate tech, AI and robotics.     👉 Be sure to apply to a track before November 30 via the Hello Tomorrow website.   👉 Ping Startup.Flanders for sparring – we’re happy to be your sounding board.     #DeepTech #DeepTechChallenge #HelloTomorrow2026 #InvestorDay #VC #Startups 

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Not your usual pitch event 🧑🎤 Together with Rare Founders — one of the fastest-growing networks connecting exceptional founders and investors — we co-hosted the Embassy Pitch Series: UK x Belgium at the Residence of the Belgian Ambassador. This wasn’t just another pitch night — it was a carefully curated gathering of the best startups and investors, sparking meaningful connections and bold opportunities. Out of 190 applications, only 30 top startups were selected — based on feedback from 40+ investor partners and 1,100+ ratings. The result? Exceptional founders from Belgium and the UK showcasing innovative ideas to leading VCs, CVCs, and family offices. 🎯 Highlights: 💡 121 curated founder-investor meetings 🎤 10 standout Flemish startups pitching live 🤝 A high-energy evening reception with drinks, networking, and a live DJ Over 30 Flemish startups joined us in London. The 10 selected to pitch: 🔐 XFA – Cybersecurity 🛡️ OutKept – Cybersecurity 👁️ ReVision Implant – Health Tech 🦷 TurnUp – Health Tech 📊 Duely.AI – AI for M&A 🍽️ Feedelity.io – MarTech for Hospitality 🎮 ARCANIX.AI – Gaming & Esports 💡 Peaky – Fintech 🏥 Team n Time – HR Tech for Hospitals The energy, ambition, and quality of conversations made this a night to remember. A huge thank you to our partners, Flanders Investment & Trade - UK & hub.brussels, the inspiring founders, and investors who continue to believe in the power of curated, cross-border collaboration. Onwards to the next chapter for these Flemish scale-ups! #StartupFlanders #FlandersInvestmentAndTrade #RareFounders #EmbassyPitchSeries #BelgiumUK #VC #Startups #Scaleups #LondonTech #InternationalGrowth

🕴🏽Who’s on Board? Let’s Talk U.S. Hiring! Expanding into the U.S. is a bold move. Beyond product and pricing, one of the biggest questions for European companies expanding to the US is: Who will represent your business on American soil, and how can you set them up to succeed from day one? 🎤 Join us for The Big Leap – USA: Hire Smart (E4) 📅 Tuesday, October 22 🕒 3–4 PM CET In the 4th episode of the US series, you’ll learn how to navigate the complexities of hiring in the US and understand the cultural differences in the recruitment process compared to Belgium. 👨🏫 Featuring Jens Jochems, founder of JJ Business Consultancy LLC, who supports European companies with HR, executive search, and recruitment in the US. Jens will share practical insights on how to:  ✅ Find and attract the right talent  ✅ Avoid common pitfalls in US hiring  ✅ Understand cultural differences in recruitment  ✅ Set up your hires for long-term success Whether you're just getting started or already planning your US expansion, this session is packed with value. 🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/esMQZWjc The Big Leap series is an initiative from Startup.Flanders. The webinar series zooms in on expanding to some of the world’s most competitive markets, with a first focus on the US powered by our local FIT New York team. Didn’t attend the first sessions? No problem — each webinar works perfectly as a stand-alone. #StartupFlanders #TheBigLeap #HireSmart #USMarket #Recruitment #HR #GoGlobal #Webinar #Founders

𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝟭 @ 𝗕𝗜𝗧𝗦 & 𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗧𝗭𝗘𝗟𝗦 FIT - Flanders Investment & Trade and Startup.Flanders are up and running at booth E20 – ready to meet founders, share insights, and offer a taste of Belgian Tout Bien 0.0% Pils. The European Pitch Contest launched with strong Flemish representation: Frederik Bakx 🦅 from EAGL, and Jorrit Willaert from Jurimesh took the stage this morning, Brecht Thijs from Team n Time was up this afternoon. Great energy, bold ideas! Also in Munich: Andrew David Herweg and James Atterdag Pearson from imec.istart, one of Flanders’ leading startup accelerators. Their current open call is closing Wednesday, 𝟭 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 – don’t miss your chance to connect and apply! ⋙ Let’s keep the momentum going. Stop by 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗵 𝗘𝟮𝟬 tomorrow – we’re here for the ideas and the beer. #Munich #Flanders ##bitsandpretzels #bits25 #FastForwardWithFlanders

🌱 Biotech Founders: Biotope Basecamp Applications Are Now Open! Startup.Flanders is excited to share that biotope by VIB’s 8th edition of Basecamp is officially open for applications! Are you an early-stage biotech founder building solutions for planetary health? Biotope Basecamp is your launchpad to: ✨ De-risk your science ✨ Scale your venture ✨ Get investor-ready Backed by VIB, Biotope empowers strong, diverse founding teams tackling biotech challenges with global impact. At the end of the program, founders pitch to Biotope’s Investment Committee for a chance to secure a €350K early-stage package: 💶 €250K in cash 💡 €100K in in-kind support (coaching, IP & regulatory guidance, business mentorship) Here’s what past founders had to say: 💬 “In just three weeks, I could learn so much about our business that I hadn’t been able to grasp in an entire year. The peer community was invaluable.” 💬 “Unconditionally supportive, eye-opening, insightful, precise, and FUN!” 💬 “A dynamic blend of training, networking, and self-discovery, designed to unlock your full potential.” 📅 Applications are open until October 17 → Apply now: https://shorturl.at/wQ8kf #biotopebasecamp #planetaryhealth #biotechstartups #entrepreneurship Annick Verween Lore De Valck

🏗️ Got a #BIM or #ConstructionTech Solution? Test It with Deutsche Bahn in Just 100 Days! For the 4th time, Deutsche Bahn's DB mindbox is partnering with the Zukunftsinitiative Bahnbau (ZIB) and, together with leading players in the railway construction sector, they are looking for exciting startup solutions in the areas of robotics and physicalrelief on construction sites, digital construction documentation, sustainable and efficient construction processes, and Building Information Modeling (BIM). ✅ In this 100-day program, startups have the opportunity to test and further develop their solutions in cooperation with Deutsche Bahn and external partners. In addition, they receive €25,000 in funding (equity-free), benefit from the support of mentors, coaches, and startup managers, and gain access to exclusive data, expertise, and valuable contacts. 📅 Application deadline: October 19 👉 More information here: https://shorturl.at/Zmr9n