Imec.istart

Do you want to accelerate your startup? Get in touch with imec.istart.

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All beginning is difficult. That’s why imec.istart helps tech entrepreneurs with the launch of their company. This it how we help them to grow:

  • pre-seed funding to kick-start your startup journey
  • industry-specific and personal coaching for 1 year
  • access to imec expertise, guiding you to the appropriate imec technology and infrastructure
  • an introduction to a wide network of business partners and investors

Startups such as NGrave, Aloxy and Epihunter got off to a flying start thanks to imec.istart. Want to follow in their trail? Three times a year, there’s an open call where you can present your project.

Does your company want to get in touch with the startup community? Imec.istart is the perfect gateway. As a partner of the program, you can share your knowledge and experience. Or we can guide you toward startups who have promising solutions for the business challenges you face.

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