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Autumn 2024 Investor Day: a first sneak peek! 👀💥   This year, we're raising the curtain at the iconic Wintercircus Ghent—our new HQ, by the way.   On today's agenda: powerful pitches, fundraising with flair, and building connections that matter. Here’s to our founders achieving next-level growth! 🌱🚀

Throwback to our 𝗟𝗶𝗺𝗯𝘂𝗿𝗴 𝗞𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗼𝗳𝗳 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁!   Last week, we celebrated an exciting step forward for Limburg’s (Health)Tech ecosystem! imec.istart officially partnered up with POM Limburg, Health Campus Limburg DC, Ziekenhuis Oost-Limburg (ZOL), Jessa Ziekenhuis, and Wit-Gele Kruis Limburg to fuel innovation and empower startups in the Limburg region.   We're lookin back to: 💡 inspiring insights from Bieke Van Gorp (FibriCheck), who shared her entrepreneurial perspective, offering advice on what works, what doesn’t, and how we can better serve innovators and end users. 🎤 dynamic panel discussions, where our partners outlined their roles in shaping a thriving startup ecosystem, in a lively conversation expertly moderated by our own coach Maarten Van Gorp. A special thanks to Dr. Yves Breysem, Erwin Bormans, Peter Borgs, and Roeland Buckinx for sharing your visions and insights with us. 🤝 forging meaningful connections: we wrapped up with a vibrant networking session, sparking collaboration and fresh ideas for the future.   A heartfelt thank you to all who joined us!   #imecistart #limburg #innovation #healthtech #startups #ecosystem #networking

Building a business is tough—but who says learning about finances has to be? Get ready for our next 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁! Join us for another round of sharp insights, meaningful connections, and undeniably good vibes.   𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁? 💡 An inspiring keynote by Arnaud Navez, CEO of ARGAFIN, on “𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝗠𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗨𝗽.” Gear up for an essential startup crash course on keeping financials precise and primed for growth.   𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗲𝗹𝘀𝗲? 🤝 Network with founders and likeminded peers over drinks and bites. 📍 Where: La Grand Poste, Liège – the heart of Wallonia’s buzzing startup scene. 📅 When: Thursday, Nov 28 | 5:00 PM   This is a 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 event, but seats are going fast! ➡️Don’t miss out: https://lnkd.in/eH3GrvAG?   #imecistart #lagrandposte #startupconnect #startups #networking #financialreporting 

Calling all ambitious tech entrepreneurs! Join our 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗲𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿 on 📅 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟵 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 and discover how the imec.istart accelerator program can supercharge your startup with: 💸 €100K in funding (and up to €250K) 🔧 access to cutting-edge tech 🎓 tailored workshops 🤝 expert personal coaching and mentoring  💰 investor connections that open real doors 🏢 free office space   And that’s just the beginning!   📅 Mark your calendar: • Applications to join our Spring 2025 cohort open Jan 1 • Deadline: Feb 1 ➡️ 𝗥𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗧𝗢𝗗𝗔𝗬: https://bit.ly/3ITsGFg #imecistart #techstartups #innovation #accelerator #scale #infosession

The weekend’s here🎈, but we’re already buzzing about 📅 𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟯! Together with Invest in Ghent, we’re thrilled to bring you 𝗚𝗵𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀 #6. Seats for this one are filling up fast, so don’t miss this exciting session diving into how Generative AI is revolutionizing healthcare—and how YOU can be part of the transformation.   🎤 Hear from Wouter Van den Bosch (imec), Maarten Larmuseau (nuclivision), and Alexander Koch (BioLizard) as they share insights on this hot topic, from medical imaging to data-driven drug discovery.   ➡️ Registations:  https://lnkd.in/escdE_aj   Pssssst... Don’t miss our 𝗟𝗶𝗺𝗯𝘂𝗿𝗴 𝗞𝗶𝗰𝗸-𝗢𝗳𝗳 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 on 📅𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟭, celebrating imec.istart’s partnership with 5 of Limburg’s top health leaders (Health Campus Limburg DC, Ziekenhuis Oost-Limburg (ZOL), Jessa Ziekenhuis & Wit-Gele Kruis Limburg). It’s the perfect way to network and dive into the region’s vibrant (Health)Tech scene! ➡️  Last seats —don’t wait! : https://lnkd.in/eBqeAg9W   See you all there! 👀💥 #imecistart #innovation #technology #AI #founders #networking

Calling all HealthTech startups! 🚀🩺 Ready to make it big in the Netherlands? From 📅 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟭𝟬-𝟭𝟰, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 📅, join imec.istart & The Growth Collective for a 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵-𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝗺𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗺 & 𝗡𝗶𝗷𝗺𝗲𝗴𝗲𝗻—two of Europe’s true HealthTech hotspots. This is your chance to get in front of key investors, connect with industry leaders, and experience the Dutch HealthTech scene firsthand!     What’s in store:  🎙️ March 11 – Pitch Day in Amsterdam: connect with top investors and VCs, showcasing your solution to a HealthTech-focused audience.  🌐 March 13 – Health Valley Netherlands Conference in Nijmegen: Network with key players and explore leading innovations in HealthTech.   Why you should be there:  ✅ Gain direct insights into the Dutch HealthTech market  ✅ Build exclusive connections with top hospitals, insurers, and innovators  ✅ Launch your startup onto the European stage    𝐒𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐮𝐩 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐥𝐞𝐭’𝐬 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬! ➡️ https://lnkd.in/exY4BNcr VLAIO - Flanders Innovation & Entrepreneurship • Startup.Flanders #TheGrowthCollective #VLAIO #sterkondernemen #imecistart #startups #scaleups #HealthTechMission #amsterdam #nijmegen #HVE2025

New blood incoming! Super thrilled to welcome a freshly harvested 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗺𝗻🍁𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝗰𝗼𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁 to the imec.istart program. Behold these 6 new tech startups, ready to shake things up! With access to funding, technology, expert mentorship, and a close-knit network that feels like family, these tech trailblazers are primed to turn bold ideas into reality. 💖 A big warm welcome to: • Disso (Louis Colle, José Miguel Tobar) • FINVICTUM BV (Glenn Mariën, Geert Asselman, Sander Naert, Magda Lauwers, Stef Lambersy, Jordy Leysen) • Monsana (Valerie Vandeweerd, Simeon Devos) • nxgsat (Alain Rolle, Jose Laffitte, Bram Van Nieuwerburgh) • ReVision Implant (Frederik Ceyssens, Lara Merken, Peter Janssen, Ruben Verhoeven, Jasmine Peeters, Johan Van den Bossche, Maarten Schelles, Laurens Goyvaerts) • Wuk.app (Jonas Hamerlinck, Ringo Deloof, Thibault Bekaert, Emmanuel Maertens) ➡ Learn more about their innovative ventures: https://lnkd.in/eNA4Rpg8   #portfolio #techstartups #innovation #welcome #imecistart

Splendid portfolio news! Wobby has just closed its first funding round, securing €1.1 million! 💸🚀 Wobby is an AI-powered platform that streamlines research for knowledge workers by bringing essential tools together in one place. By cutting research time by up to 75%, it lets journalists, analysts, and consultants focus on what matters: turning data into reliable insights—faster and smarter. With this new funding, they’re set to expand into new markets across Europe and make their first commercial move in the U.S. Wobby has raised seed capital from the SI3 fund of the Shaping Impact Group, V-Ventures, and imec.istart. Companies like Roularta, Belga, and Zimmo are already using their technology. Congrats Nathan, Amra Dorjbayar, and the whole Wobby team! Here's to redefining the future of research! 🔥📈 ➡️ Read more in Trends: https://lnkd.in/eJ2FXNmj

From health-focused breakthroughs to AI-powered decision-making, our latest applicant pool for the imec.istart Autumn 2024 Open Call reveals a lot about the future of tech innovation. Let’s delve into the stats and trends that have emerged from this round of applications!   📊 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀:   HealthTech leads the charge (20%), Business Services (17%) follows closely, proving the demand for streamlined business efficiency tools. Exciting shifts are happening in Supply Chain, Mobility, EdTech, and AgriTech.   🤖 𝗔𝗜 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗲:    AI for Natural Language Processing takes the crown (27%), with AI for Decision Support and IoT not far behind. The future is here, and it’s data-driven and connected!   👥 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽: 75% of submitting startups feature 2-3 co-founders, highlighting the importance of teamwork in entrepreneurial success.   🌍 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵:   Belgium stands strong with 80% of submissions, but we’re thrilled to see entries from 16 countries including Estonia, the US, and Congo!   ➡ 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗱𝗲𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀, 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁: https://lnkd.in/eSNi9EC8   #imecistart #techstartups #opencall #stats #techtrends

Limburg! We have an announcement to make 📢 … We're excited to unveil a brand new partnership with 5 key players in Limburg, aimed to supercharge entrepreneurship and innovation in the region! Proud to jump in this new adventure with: POM Limburg, Health Campus Limburg DC, Ziekenhuis Oost-Limburg (ZOL), Jessa Ziekenhuis and Wit-Gele Kruis Limburg.   Join us for the 𝗞𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗼𝗳𝗳 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 on November 21! We’ll dive into the heart of Limburg's HealthTech scene and hear from key stakeholders including Bieke Van Gorp of FibriCheck and Roeland Buckinx, Manager of Health Campus Limburg DC. Afterwards, don't miss this opportunity to network and learn how you can become part of this thriving ecosystem! 🗓️ Thursday, November 21 🕕 6:15 PM - 9:30 PM CET 📍 Universiteit Hasselt , Auditorium H1, Campus Diepenbeek ➡️ Info & free registrations: https://lnkd.in/dprVHu7b   #imecistart #limburg #innovation #healthtech #kickoff #partnerships