Start it @KBC supports and promotes innovative and scalable entrepreneurship and is the largest start-up accelerator in Belgium with more than 500 startups. Start it @KBC builds an ecosystem and dynamic network of startups, scale-ups, incubators, accelerators, mentors, VCs, and support and strategic partners.

Thanks to the Founding Partners (Accenture, Cronos, Flanders DC, imec, Joyn, KBC, Mobile Vikings, Telenet Kickstart, and local academic partners) and an ever-growing group of Supporting Partners, startups can expect a wealth of experience, an extensive network, housing, mentorship and the most complete custom-made Startup Academy in Belgium.

Startups with innovative business ideas can be submitted throughout the year via the website. Three times a year, selected startup founders can pitch their idea to a professional jury.