Incubators in Flanders (VLAIO Expertise Database).

Details

• URL: https://www.vlaio.be/nl/begeleiding-advies/expertisedatabank/incubatoren-vlaanderen
• Organisation: VLAIO (Flanders Innovation & Entrepreneurship Agency)
• What is it: an overview of incubators in Flanders (by province)

Who is it for?

This VLAIO page is intended for entrepreneurs with an innovative idea and growth ambition who are looking for an incubator: an environment with guidance, a network and (often) infrastructure to help them grow faster.

What can you expect from an incubator? (summary)

According to the page, incubators typically offer:

• An inspiring workplace and shared infrastructure (offices, meeting rooms, sometimes labs)
• Intensive guidance from experienced entrepreneurs and experts
• Access to a network of partners (corporates, financiers, knowledge institutions)
• Support with practical/administrative aspects

Overview of incubators in Flanders

The page contains a list by province and, for each incubator:

• Name + location
• Short description (focus domains, infrastructure, type of support)
• Link to the website

VLAIO also refers to a map with a complete overview and to a form to report missing/incorrect information so it can be updated.

How can you use this as a student entrepreneur?

1. First choose your region (province) and see which incubators match your domain (e.g. biotech, chemistry, digital/AI, hardware, …).
2. Click through to the incubator’s website to check:
   1. target group/conditions
   2. offering (guidance, programme, infrastructure)
   3. selection process and timing
3. Compare 2–3 options and contact the incubator(s) with a short pitch of your idea and your request (workspace, coaching, network, …).

Links

• VLAIO – Incubators in Flanders: https://www.vlaio.be/nl/begeleiding-advies/expertisedatabank/incubatoren-vlaanderen