Academics for Technology

We messed up. Big time. But we’re making it right. 👀 Interested? Feel free to send Hanne Broeckx-Deckx or Joshua Beyers a DM!

Something moved me once... At 18, I was impulsive: no direction, random decisions, just vibes. 😎 #mainstream18yearold At 19, on repeat, but impulsive moves started looking like strategy. Now I’m 20. The vibes are still chaotic, but hey, at least they’re headed somewhere... I think?🤷♀️ Two years ago, I applied for a student organization, not to drink loads of beer (Mom, promise!), but to shake things up. YOLO, right? Fast forward: I’m now co-leading that same organization with Joshua. Hosting 1500+ students and collaborating with 60+ companies.🤯 And yep, I make better decisions now (shocking, right?) 😅 Growth happens outside your comfort zone. Cliché? Yes, but it's true. - Working with 25 strangers for a year? aura: +1000 - Leading them, with zero experience? aura: +∞ (aura points? GEN Z-style for levelling up IRL 😉) They say, dream big. #cliché_quote2 Forget dreaming big. Make bigger moves instead!🚀 At Academics for Technology, we bridge the gap between students and tech startups (#baddest_mission_of_them_all), powered by 25 students, (basically, friends on a mission). And trust me, it’s a rollercoaster🎢, the thrilling kind you’ll never forget. But now, it’s time to find someone bold enough to take my place. Someone (un)ready to move and take the ride. Scary? Oh yeah! 😨 But fear is where you grow. Trust me. Because something moved me once... That something was AFT. 💜 Ready to make your Next move? 

Being a (vice-)president not only helps you grow in skills and responsibilities but also opens the door to incredible opportunities!🚀 Applications for leadership 2025-2026 at AFT are still open: https://lnkd.in/eivCCmSz !

Want to become AFT’s next Vice President or President? Here’s what your journey to get there will look like! 🚀 We made the first step easy: Apply. Do you have some questions first? Send us a DM! https://lnkd.in/eivCCmSz

Academics for Technology is searching for our next President and Vice President! 🚀💡 Take the lead, inspire innovation & entrepreneurship, and leave your mark on the AFT community! 💼 Apply now and shape the future of student-entrepreneurship! https://lnkd.in/eivCCmSz

Our Trip Alumni are going places .... 🙌 🚀 A huge congratulations to NOX Energy, a Belgian startup co-founded by Axelle, Louis, and Martin, for successfully raising $1M in their first funding round! 🎉 This is an incredible milestone that will supercharge their mission to connect energy-efficient devices to the energy market. What makes this even more inspiring is that Axelle was part of our Student Startup Trip 2023 to New York City! Seeing how this experience contributed to shaping her entrepreneurial journey highlights the transformative power that joining our Trip can have. 🚀 Do you also want to be inspired to start your entrepreneurial journey like Axelle? Apply now before Friday, December 20th, for the first selection round! The clock is ticking! ⏰ #Cleantech #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #Startups #StudentStartupTrip

Jorrit Willaerts inspiring journey is a perfect showcase of what Academics for Technology aims to achieve with the Student Startup Trip. Inspire and inform a group of like-minded and ambitious students by deep diving into the world of startups! 🚀 The SST is often called a life transforming opportunity, and this year we are heading to Berlin. Berlin is not only has a buzzeling hub of startups, it is also called Silicon Valley of Europe! Make sure to check out and apply: Jorrit Willaerts inspiring journey is a perfect showcase of what Academics for Technology aims to achieve with the Student Startup Trip. Inspire and inform a group of like-minded and ambitious students by deep diving into the world of startups! 🚀 The SST is often called a life transforming opportunity, and this year we are heading to Berlin. Berlin is not only has a buzzeling hub of startups, it is also called Silicon Valley of Europe! Make sure to check out and apply 😉: https://lnkd.in/e5AZ6f9Z

Let's Inspire the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs! 🚀 We're preparing for the Student Startup Trip to Berlin 🇩🇪 We'll gather 32 students to join us on this adventure from 9 April - 16 April 2025. 1) Calling All People Connected to Berlin’s Startup Scene Are you connected to the startup scene in Berlin? We’re looking for inspiring companies, incubators, accelerators, and entrepreneurs that we can visit during our trip. If you know of any must-see startups or innovation hubs that would inspire our group of students, text me or Savio Roofthoofd! 2) Calling All Students Are you a student driven by innovation, startups, or entrepreneurship? This trip is your chance to gain insights, connect with like-minded students, and immerse yourself in Berlin’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. Apply here 👉 https://lnkd.in/ecbZ4NU6 📅 Deadline is 20th of December Let’s connect and create an experience that sparks ideas, builds connections, and empowers the next generation of entrepreneurs! 🦄 Made possible by AFT Leuven, Cronos Leuven, KU Leuven KICK

“But guys, how do I know whether the Student Startup Trip is for me?🤔” Well, we could talk for hours about why this opportunity is so awesome, but don’t just take our word for it! Here’s what three trip alumni had to say👇: Hélène P.: “I’m sure now that I want to be a founder myself. I’m currently doing a PhD, after which I want to create a startup.” Arno Stulens: “I saw the Student Startup Trip as the ideal opportunity to learn from other founders, meet like-minded students, and have some fun in the process. Damn, did it work, because I have my own startup now!” Peter-William Hellings: “The Student Startup Trip was my first in-depth contact with startups. I had been disappointed by working in a hospital and at a big corporate company. By meeting all these enthusiastic people who are changing the world, I really found what I wanted to do. I joined a startup, so now I am pursuing that dream.”