Academics for Technology

Come visit CORE's booth at the Clean Tech Summit, organised by AFT Leuven and Academics for Development! 🌱 During the panel talk you can discover insights from top Clean Tech companies as they share their journey toward sustainable innovation, empowering you to be part of the next wave of green tech pioneers.⚡ During the booth fair you can discover what CORE cv is all about and how we work to create impact through our sustainability projects! 🍃🌍 Hope to see you there! 👉 Register through following link: https://lnkd.in/exyZVWW7

🔋 Technology is going green and you can be part of the process 🧩 Innovation meets sustainability in the Clean Tech Summit, on the 28th of November, in Group T. Panel discussion with professionals from the field and the opportunity to directly interact with start-ups leading in sustainability await you✨ 🪴 Discover insights from top Clean Tech companies as they share their journey toward sustainable innovation, empowering you to be part of the next wave of green tech pioneers. Stay tuned for meeting our speakers, partners and other surprises we have prepared! 💥 Register now: https://lnkd.in/e8QVAemx

🚀 Explore the Power of Generative AI with EY! Join us on November 26 at 19:00 in the Justus Lipsiuszaal, Leuven, for an interactive workshop on how Generative AI is transforming businesses—from creating new products to automating processes. 🔍 What’s in it for you? Learn the evolution of AI and real-world applications at EY. Explore the risks and ethical considerations of AI. Get hands-on with generative AI coding exercises—perfect for beginners and curious minds! 🎯 Open to all students interested in AI, tech, or business. Don’t miss this chance to dive into the future of AI innovation! #GenerativeAI #EY #Workshop #Leuven #Innovation https://lnkd.in/dXcudZT2

The Student Startup Trip is a once-in-a-lifetime journey designed for high-potential students ready to ignite their entrepreneurial spark. This immersive experience takes you to a world-class startup hub, where innovation and creativity thrive.

Curious about how companies are using AI for growth and innovation? Join us on November 26 for an interactive workshop with EY in the Justus Lipsius Room in Leuven! You’ll get an introduction to Generative AI and dive into a hands-on session—bring your laptop and immerse yourself in the world of AI! Work alongside EY experts, tackle a real-life scenario, and see firsthand how Generative AI can shape business decisions. Register now! https://lnkd.in/dXcudZT2

🌟 This year's MedTech Convention is back to shed some light on the new technological developments in the healthcare industry. 🩺 More than 15 MedTech companies are eager to elaborate on your questions about their projects! 🩻 Our goal: Inspire students with different backgrounds by showing them the opportunities created when the engineering and the healthcare sector collaborate. 🗓 Date: 20th November 🕰 Time: Doors at 19h 📍Place: University Hall

Masterplanning Workshop! Curious about how companies strategically plan for growth and success? Sign up for our interactive workshop with Delaware on November 12 in the Justus Lipsiuszaal in Leuven! Discover the fundamentals of masterplanning, and get the chance to work hands-on—don’t forget your laptop! What to Expect: - Introduction to masterplanning - Hands-on session to work with planning tools 🍕 Free pizza to enjoy after the workshop! 📍 Location: Justus Lipsius Hall, Leuven 🗓️ Date: November 12 💻 Bring: Your own laptop Want to learn more about strategy and score free pizza? Click the link below: https://lnkd.in/eaHEcPxW

Final Day of our Belgium Startup Trip: What a Bang! 🚀 Yesterday, we wrapped up the third and final day of our trip with incredible insights and experiences. We kicked off with a visit to Jay 🎤, a company empowering B2B marketers by making it easy to capture authentic insights from every level of an organization and transform them into high-quality, scalable content in the company’s unique tone of voice. Afterward, we toured the Wintercircus Ghent 🎪, where we learned about its fascinating history, evolving from a circus to a thriving tech startup ecosystem. Our next stop was TechWolf 🐺, a fast-growing scaleup specializing in AI-driven skills intelligence solutions that help companies understand and maximize their workforce's skills. We then headed to Toqua 🌊, a startup focused on sustainability in the maritime industry through fuel efficiency innovations, where Emma Hanegraef, AFT alumna, warmly welcomed us and shared valuable insights from her journey. Later in the day, we visited Aikido Security 🥋, a tech company that streamlines software development. Here, we attended a dynamic panel hosted by Syndicate One 💼, a network supporting early-stage startup investments. In the evening, Nathan De Troyer, Event Lead of Ghent Slush'D and a former member of AFT, ran a hands-on workshop on fundraising essentials, sharing key dos and don’ts for startups seeking funding. We wrapped up our inspiring three-day journey back at the Wintercircus with a final drink 🥂, closing an unforgettable experience filled with learning, growth, and new insights into Belgium’s vibrant tech startup ecosystem! Big thanks to Hendrik Cuylaerts and Savio Roofthoofd for organizing this awesome trip, and to all the participants for being such a cool group! 🎉👏

Starting the Day with a Belgian Unicorn!🦄 The second day of the Belgium Startup Trip began with a visit to the headquarters of Deliverect, one of Belgium’s four unicorns. We received a full office tour, a company presentation, and had an inspiring conversation with Zhong Xu. He shared valuable insights on what it takes to build a unicorn company and the journey involved. Following Deliverect, we visited Mace, a company with a mission to support founders in key areas through four pillars: 1) Co-founder alignment, 2) Fundraising, 3) Stock options, and 4) Exit strategy (potential buyers). In an interactive workshop, we explored the importance of aligning with co-founders, key agreements to establish, essential considerations for founders, how to protect oneself legally as a business owner, and steps to take when agreements aren’t followed or a shareholder wishes to exit. After our session with Mace, we welcomed two startup founders from Thrive and Powerhouse. In a brief but engaging panel, they shared valuable insights from their own startup journeys and challenges. Our final stop was Voka-Vlaams netwerk van ondernemingen Gent, where we received an introduction to VOKA Gent and the resources they offer to entrepreneurial students. Here, we also had the chance to meet with two more founders, from Jurimesh and Companion.energy, who each shared their experiences and provided an in-depth look at their respective companies. The day was filled with inspiration and learning, providing us with a deeper understanding of Ghent''s vibrant startup ecosystem.