Imec.istart – imec’s business accelerator –  is the first investor and supporting partner to scale your tech startup. The imec.istart program offers a broad range of services such as initial financial injection (100,000 up to 250,000 EUR pre-seed funding), personal coaching and mentoring, access to technology and working facilities, access to a broad international network of partners and investors and more.

Since its launch in 2011, imec.istart helped more than 300 tech startups in diverse fields to develop into sustainable ventures. imec.istart is ranked world's best university linked Business Accelerator by UBI Global

Startups interested in joining the 12 month imec.istart acceleration program, can send in their application during our Open Call months (September, January and May).