Apply for imec.istart
Discover the open call dates for our Accelerator and Launch 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 and Italy. Soon we will be active in Spain and 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
Not ready yet?
Consider applying for our imec.istart Launch program, designed for individuals or teams who may not yet have a working proof of concept but can clearly demonstrate what they are aiming to build.
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
| imec.istart Accelerator program |
Autumn 2025 Open call Sept 1 - Oct 1 (midnight) |
CALL CLOSED | |
| imec.istart Launch program |
Autumn 2025 Open call Oct 2 - Oct 18 (midnight) |
CALL CLOSED | |
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Spring 2026 Open call Jan 1 - Feb 1 (midnight) |
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| imec.istart Accelerator program |
Summer 2026 Open call May 1 - June 1 (midnight) |
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THE NETHERLANDS
| imec.istart Accelerator program |
Summer 2025 Open call April 1 - May 1 (midnight) |
CALL CLOSED | |
| imec.istart Accelerator program |
Autumn 2025 Open call Oct 1 - Nov 1 (midnight) |
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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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Vincent Franken
Adshot
Jeroen Dille
DEO
Ludwig Dumont
Contento
Jonathan Schreiber
Helpilepsy
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