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imec.istart is imec’s accelerator and pre-seed investor for startups in applied deep tech and digital innovation. We help ambitious founders turn promising technology into scalable businesses through funding, dedicated coaching, extensive industry expertise and a strong international network.

Since 2011, more than 350 imec.istart-backed startups have collectively raised over €1 billion in follow-up funding.

In 2023, UBI Global ranked imec.istart the world’s number one university-linked business accelerator.

With teams across Europe, we help tech companies start strong and scale smarter.