The Top 15 Accelerators in Brussels

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Overview

The startup ecosystem in Brussels is vibrant and growing, with a strong emphasis on technology and innovation. The city is home to a diverse range of startups across various industries, and benefits from a supportive network of investors, mentors, and resources.Brussels has seen a rise in the number of accelerators specifically designed to support early-stage startups. These accelerators provide valuable mentorship, funding opportunities, and access to a network of industry experts, helping founders navigate the challenges of building and scaling their businesses.

The Top 15 Accelerators in Brussels

1.

Boot Ventures

An early-stage venture fund and accelerator program that invests in and supports early-stage startups in Africa.

πŸ“
Brussels
Belgium

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2010

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
6 months
🏝️
In-Person
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Seed, Pre-Seed

⬆️ Β Verticals

Incubators
Internet
1.

European Startup Prize for mobility

Scale up your mobility startup in Europe !

πŸ“
Brussels
Belgium

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2017

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
Unknown
🏝️
Hybrid
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Early Stage

⬆️ Β Verticals

Air Force
Aerospace
Airline Industry
Artificial Intelligence
Automotive
1.

B-Sprouts

A Belgium-based accelerator program for startups in the fields of biotech, medtech, and digital health, offering funding, mentorship, and support to help startups develop innovative solutions in these sectors.

πŸ“
Brussels
Belgium

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2016

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
4 months
🏝️
In-Person
🀝
No equity taken
πŸ“ˆ
Seed, Early Stage Venture

⬆️ Β Verticals

BioTech
MedicalTech
HealthTech
1.

Ubiz Accelerator

Ubiz Accelerator is a startup accelerator program that helps early-stage businesses grow and succeed through mentorship, funding, and resources.

πŸ“
Brussels
Belgium

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2018

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
Unknown
🏝️
Hybrid
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Convertible Note, Crowdfunding, Debt, Early Stage Venture, Private Equity

⬆️ Β Verticals

Business Development
Consulting
Financial Services
FinTech
1.

PARSEC Accelerator

PARSEC Accelerator is a European accelerator program that supports innovative startups developing new technologies for food, energy, and environment sectors.

πŸ“
Brussels
Belgium

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2019

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
Unknown
🏝️
Hybrid
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Early Stage

⬆️ Β Verticals

Professional Services
Training
1.

WEAR Sustain

WEAR Sustain is a European Union-funded project that supports the development of sustainable and ethical wearables and e-textiles.

πŸ“
Brussels
Belgium

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2017

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
6 months
🏝️
Hybrid
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Early Stage

⬆️ Β Verticals

Fashion
Wearables
1.

Climate-KIC Accelerator London

An accelerator supporting cleantech startups in London.

πŸ“
Brussels
Belgium

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
1
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2010

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
18 months
🏝️
In-Person
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Early Stage Venture, Series A

⬆️ Β Verticals

Communities
Information Technology
Social Entrepreneurship
1.

EIT Digital Accelerator

Supports high-growth European tech startups to scale-up internationally.

πŸ“
Brussels
Belgium

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
34
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2010

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
48 weeks
🏝️
In-Person
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Early Stage Venture

⬆️ Β Verticals

Business Development
1.

European Innovation Council

An initiative of the European Union to support startups and scaleups.

πŸ“
Brussels
Belgium

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
2
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
1957

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
Unknown
🏝️
Hybrid
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Early Stage Venture, Series A

⬆️ Β Verticals

Social Entrepreneurship
1.

Lab Box

Lab Box is a company that provides a portable and affordable film developing system for photographers.

πŸ“
Brussels
Belgium

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2017

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
Unknown
🏝️
Hybrid
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Early Stage Venture, Seed, Venture

⬆️ Β Verticals

Information Technology
SaaS
Software
1.

EIT Digital Challenge

An annual competition for European deep tech startups in various categories.

πŸ“
Brussels
Belgium

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Closed
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
26
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2010

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
48 weeks
🏝️
Remote
🀝
€50k cash prize, tailored coaching and mentoring
πŸ“ˆ
Early Stage Venture

⬆️ Β Verticals

Business Development
1.

Caring Entrepreneurship Fund

An accelerator that supports entrepreneurs building products and services for aging populations.

πŸ“
Brussels
Belgium

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
1
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2020

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
Unknown
🏝️
Remote
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Early Stage Venture

⬆️ Β Verticals

Service Industry
1.

BlockIS

An EU-funded accelerator program that supports blockchain startups in various sectors.

πŸ“
Brussels
Belgium

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2020

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
6 months
🏝️
In-Person
🀝
10% equity
πŸ“ˆ
Early Stage Venture

⬆️ Β Verticals

Financial Services
1.

EIT Digital Venture Program

An annual competition for European deep tech startups in various categories.

πŸ“
Brussels
Belgium

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
26
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2010

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
8 weeks
🏝️
In-Person
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Early Stage Venture, Seed

⬆️ Β Verticals

All Verticals
1.

SmartAgriFood

SmartAgriFood is a company that provides technology solutions to improve the efficiency and sustainability of agriculture through the use of data and analytics.

πŸ“
Brussels
Belgium

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2017

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
8 months
🏝️
Hybrid
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Seed

⬆️ Β Verticals

Agriculture