Apply for imec.istart
Discover the open call dates for our Accelerator programs.
Ready to take the first step toward building a global startup? Apply for one of our upcoming programs today!
We are currently active in Belgium, The Netherlands, Spain and Italy. Soon we will be active in Germany.
Who are we looking for?
The imec.istart Accelerator program is ideal for startups that:
- are developing a tech product
- have a complementary team
- possess a working proof of concept
Below you can find the start dates of our different programs and cohorts. Please note that our calls only open during specific time frames.
BELGIUM
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Spring 2026 Open call Jan 1 - Feb 1 (midnight) |
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Summer 2026 Open call May 1 - June 1 (midnight) |
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Autumn 2026 Open call Sept 1 - Oct 1 (midnight) |
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THE NETHERLANDS
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imec.istart Accelerator program |
Autumn 2025 Open call Oct 1 - Nov 1 (midnight) |
CALL CLOSED |
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Spring 2026 Open call April 1 - May 1 (midnight) |
NOTIFY ME |
ITALY
| imec.istart Accelerator program | Startup application process done by Pariter Partners |
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SPAIN
| imec.istart Accelerator program | We will launch imec.istart soon in Spain |
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GERMANY
| imec.istart Accelerator program | We will launch imec.istart soon in Germany |
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You'll be in good company
Some notable startups that have followed our acceleration program
Vincent Franken
Adshot
Jeroen Dille
DEO
Ludwig Dumont
Contento
Jonathan Schreiber
Helpilepsy