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New partner alert! 🤝💥 With Dynapps and their Odoo Quickstart, our startups get a running start on streamlined operations. Less time on overhead, more time to scale. Welcome to the imec.istart partner network, Dynapps | Experts in Odoo!

Looking to raise funding in 2025? 💸   Our friends at NOA have got you covered! Fund Me is back — a program to help founders prep for a killer funding round. Just 1 week left to register! ➡️ https://bit.ly/41VnJYd

🔎👥 Got a brilliant startup idea but still searching for the perfect co-founder? 🔎👥  Already running a startup and looking for your partner in (entrepreneurial) crime?   This one's for you! We're thrilled to announce a new 𝗖𝗼-𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 — hosted by imec.istart and ConversationStarter.net, and backed by VLAIO - Flanders Innovation & Entrepreneurship.   Block your calendar and save the date: this online event is scheduled for 📅🌟 Thursday, April 24, 2025! Join in and meet hundreds of ambitious founders looking to connect, collaborate, and co-create the next big thing. Past editions welcomed 250+ participants and sparked many success stories — yours could be next! ➡ 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘁 𝗻𝗼𝘄: https://lnkd.in/e93vzbuZ 🙌 Supported by The Growth Collective ( Start it Accelerate | Start it Accelerate | @KBC • NOA • imec.istart) VLAIO - Flanders Innovation & Entrepreneurship • Startup.Flanders #sterkondernemen #imecistart #techstartups #cofounder #matchmaking

A bold brigade of ⭐ FIFTEEN ⭐ startups! This fresh 𝗦𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗰𝗼𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁 cohort is not just impressive in numbers—it is equally ambitious. A happy bunch bringing together a melting pot of industries, expertise, and cutting-edge tech! With access to funding, experts & coaching, and a vast global network at their fingertips, these 15 companies are all set to rewrite the blueprint for tomorrow.  ❤️🌊 A big warm welcome to the tech masterminds who are ready to make waves!    • Aerolytics • Aetech • Bimefy • Common Sense Robotics • Contracto • HappyClient • Co-Medic • Lynqo • Model Health • Peaky • saply.ai • Trans-IT • Uma Health • UNDO SOFTWARE 💡 Learn more about their innovative ventures: https://lnkd.in/eZb_NvaU 🚀❓ Are you building a high-impact tech startup, and eager to join our next cohort? 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗻 📅 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟲 𝗮𝘁 𝟭𝟭 𝗔𝗠 𝗖𝗘𝗧 to learn more about our program and application process. 👉 Register here: https://bit.ly/3ITsGFg #imecistart #techstartups #founderportfolio #welcome

SuperNova 2025 – huge afterglow! 🙌✨   Once again proven that this is 𝘵𝘩𝘦 place for scaling startups, connecting capital, and spotting what’s next. We brought the action on two fronts:   💥 At the imec.istart-zone, 15 of our portfolio startups made serious waves. 💥 At our exclusive Investor Day, 27 founders took the stage and pitched their groundbreaking ventures.   The energy was real. The conversations were next-level.   Proud to take part in this future-forward gathering, that moves the needle for the startup ecosystem.   Let’s do this again next year! 

LIGHTS. PITCH. ACTION! 🎬🎤   Today & tomorrow, we’re spreading our wings at SuperNova, ✨ 𝘛𝘏𝘌 premier tech and innovation gathering.   And this year, we’re making moves! Today, our imec.istart 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗗𝗮𝘆 takes center stage. We're showcasing 27 exceptional portfolio companies on a sparkling international platform - connecting global investors with tomorrow's brightest founders. 💥Meet our pitching rockstars:   Soundsafe Care, Levels Diagnostics, nuclivision, Touchwaves, Koios Care, Heat2Move, OnTracx, Wenite, Wintro, willow, Wobby, Prismos, Dexr, Contour Lab, TrackBox, HeronTrack, EDGX, nxgsat, Zeal Robotics, OTIV, myJobbox, Dockflow, Uze.energy, EARN-E, Turbulent Hydro, AeroCount, Matvision   Or catch us at the imec.istart-zone, where 15 of our portfolio startups will turning heads and dropping jaws behind their booth!   See you in a bit! 🌟 ℹ️ https://lnkd.in/dibxQU4x

SuperNova 2025 is almost here!⏳💥 The countdown is ON for THE tech networking event of the year! Buckle up for 2 packed days of inspiration, innovation, and the crop of the investment world coming together to spot the next big thing.   Time to meet the portfolio, isn't it! Catch us at the imec.istart-zone, where 15 of our portfolio startups will be turning heads, dropping jaws, and making serious waves:   BloomUp – online therapy platform connecting users with licensed psychologists Borro – digital deposit-refund system for reusable cups at events Brailsports – AI-powered performance analysis for athletes and coaches Clonable – effortlessly clones and translates websites for global growth Disso Security – AI-driven cybersecurity against social engineering attacks Ditar – AR-powered eyewear shopping experience ExpectMe – smart hotel room selection platform to boost guest experience FINVICTUM BV – investor relations platform enhancing company-shareholder engagement Prismos – AI tool summarizing EU policy debates ReqCon – AI-powered compliance management for construction projects WiSE People - streamlines hiring with a web app that tracks recruitment and boosts candidate engagement ROBOSAN – automating diagnostic lab processes for efficiency SKINETIX – sensorized sportswear for athlete performance insights Toolmaster – project management software for architecture and engineering firms Trickle – smart personal assistant for seamless scheduling WUK – AI-powered platform that transforms the visitor experience in cultural venues   And that’s not all! 27 more portfolio companies will take the spotlight on our exclusive imec.istart Investor Day🎙️🔥 pitching stage.   Big ideas. Big opportunities. 42 imec.istart portfolio companies. We're all in for it! ➡️ Join us: https://lnkd.in/dibxQU4x

The imec.istart dream team expands with two exceptional new players. Meet Gratiella & Jade! 🙌   𝗚𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗮 | 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿   Gratiella brings 3.5 years of startup HR experience. As our Access to Talent Coordinator, she's the compass that guides founders through the wilderness of talent acquisition, onboarding, and HR strategies. She’s a nature enthusiast who loves hiking, running, and camping, and has a very serious weakness for Zero Chocolate and Knoppers!   𝗝𝗮𝗱𝗲 | 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿 Jade keeps our team running like a well-oiled machine, handling administration and ensuring a seamless team dynamic. Her fitness management background means she organizes our chaos with stopwatch precision and motivational intensity. Always up for a board game, a sports session, or a good chat, she lives by her motto: good vibes only✨ And we’re here for it! With Gratiella & Jade in our team, our startup support just leveled up. Game on! 🏁🔥 Welcome aboard, ladies!

London, baby! Ready to scale? 💥   The UK’s capital isn’t just about tea and fish & chips—it’s a powerhouse for scaling startups! This four-day international mission is your gateway to high-level networking, market insights, and strategic connections with top investors, partners, and sales & marketing experts.   Are you a B2B startup looking to break into the UK market? This is your chance to step up, stand out, and connect with the best in the business! 📅 May 12-15, 2025 📍 London, UK 💡 B2B Growth & Expansion   ➡ More info & registrations: https://lnkd.in/eJtqtk7y ❓ Questions? Contact Andrew David Herweg at ✉ andrew.herweg@imec.be.   🙌 Supported by The Growth Collective (Start it Accelerate | @KBC • NOA • imec.istart ) #sterkondernemen   VLAIO - Flanders Innovation & Entrepreneurship • Startup.Flanders #imecistart #B2Bgrowth #techstartups #londoncalling

💬 "𝘙𝘢𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨 €2𝘔 𝘪𝘯 𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘺𝘦𝘢𝘳 𝘸𝘢𝘴𝘯’𝘵 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨—𝘪𝘵 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘢 𝘮𝘪𝘹. 𝘊𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘣𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘯 𝘶𝘴, 𝘱𝘶𝘴𝘩𝘦𝘥 𝘶𝘴, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘱𝘦𝘥 𝘶𝘴 𝘣𝘶𝘪𝘭𝘥 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘲𝘶𝘦. 𝘞𝘦 𝘩𝘢𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵, 𝘢 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘦𝘢𝘮, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢 𝘤𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘳 𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯: 𝘵𝘰 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘦 𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘥𝘰𝘱𝘵 𝘴𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘦𝘴. 𝘛𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘮𝘢𝘥𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘥𝘪𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦."   Inside scoop from Luc M., co-founder of Karomia—fresh off a €2M funding round. 🍵💥 Tomorrow, he’s spilling the tea on how Karomia secured funding, scaled impact, and how AI-driven data is turning ESG challenges into real-world change. FINAL CALL —this is where you want to be! ⬇️🔥 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽 🔵 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 📅 March 20 | 5:30 - 9:00 PM 📍 Bar Bougie, Wintercircus Ghent ➡️ Join for free: https://lnkd.in/ef7NcNpH