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The Founder Institute, the world’s most proven network to turn ideas into fundable startups, is excited to announce that we are now accepting applications for the Belgium program!

If you could use a structured process and a lifetime of support from Brussels's top investors and entrepreneurs to build a startup, then apply to the Brussels Autumn 2014 Founder Institute today.


Since 2009, our highly-structured accelerator programs have helped entrepreneurs at the earliest stages grow quickly, know what to do next, and make connections with the largest community of startup advisors.

It all starts with our renowned ‘FI Core’ accelerator, which pushes founders at the idea and pre-seed stages to reach the milestones needed for investment and sustained growth. Alumni of FI Core then receive free access to our advanced ‘Founder Lab’ accelerators for years to come, and can get matched with prospective investors in the FI Venture Network, a collection of global funds actively investing in the earliest rounds of funding. 

To celebrate the launch, the Founder Institute will host several free online startup events in Brussels, where you can learn from top entrepreneurs:

  • Founder Institute Online Information Session: https://FI.co/infosession

The Brussels program is led by some of the region's top startup leaders, including Bryan Cassady, Pieter Dubois.

In addition, some of Brussels's top investors, entrepreneurs, and CEOs will be participating in the program, providing them with expert feedback and evaluation. The list of startup mentors for the Brussels Founder Institute includes:

  • Bert Van Wassenhove: Founder, THINK with people
  • Bruno Lowagie: Founder / CEO, iText Group
  • Bryan Cassady: Founder/Director
  • Carl Danneels: CEO, Plethon
  • Christophe Philemotte: Founder, PullReview
  • Didier Vermeiren: Founder, Rialto
  • Diederik Stols: Partner, Boekx Advocaten
  • Filip Tack: Co-Founder / Chief Executive Officer, Nomadesk
  • Frank Maene: Managing Partner, Volta Ventures
  • Gill Ruidant: Founder & CEO, 2Houses
  • Guillaume Desclée: Founder & COO , Mymicroinvest
  • Jens Van Hecke: Partner, AMBOS NBGO
  • Koen Stevens: Founder, CEO, Ambassify
  • Leo Exter: Founder / Partner, Westartup / Health start up
  • Loïc Bar: Managing Partner, Opinum
  • Maarten Van Laere: Founder, CEO, ServersCheck
  • Niko Nelissen: CEO, TapCrowd
  • Omar Mohout: Growth Engineer, Sirris
  • Patrice Roulive: COO & Co-Founder, Telemis
  • Philippe Szombat: Sales trainer & Coach, BrightBiz
  • Pieter Mees: CEO, Zentrick.com
  • Pieter Dubois: CEO, Amerant
  • Robin Wauters: Founding editor , Tech.eu
  • Steven Van Belleghem: Inspirator, B-Conversational
  • Steven Noels: CTO & Co-Founder, NGData
  • Thomas Vande Casteele: Founder, comparatio.be & bagazoo.com
  • Thomas Bonte: Co-founder & CEO, Musescore
  • Wim Dewaele: CEO, iMinds

  • And many more to be announced.

Join us in Brussels to build a great company in 2024. 

Apply to the Brussels Autumn 2014 Founder Institute today, or learn more at FI.co/overview.  

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