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Scaleup Flanders boosts the success rate and international impact of promising tech scaleups   


How? Glad you asked. 

Our expert support ranges from value-packed workshops and growth trajectories, over personalized 1:1 coaching, to networking and thematic events digging deep into your daily challenges and ambitions. 


Have you heard of our Scaleup Masterclass? As the #1 program of its kind in Belgium, it’s a definite must for founders and C-level execs.

Who are we?
Scaleup Flanders is powered by

Sirris is a Belgian nonprofit organization that focuses on supporting technology-driven companies, especially in the manufacturing sector. It acts as a partner for innovation and research, providing services and expertise in areas such as product development, process optimization, and technology transfer.

Agoria is a Belgian trade association that represents the interests of the technology industry in Belgium. Founded in 2001, Agoria promotes the growth and competitiveness of its member companies, which span various sectors, including ICT, engineering, and other technological fields. 

Vlerick Business School is a leading business school in Belgium, known for its focus on entrepreneurship, leadership, and management education. It offers a range of programs, including MBA, executive education, and specialized master's degrees. 

The Flemish Institute for Technological Research (VITO) is a sustainability research institute in Flanders, Belgium that aims to accelerate the transition to a sustainable world 

VLAIO (Agentschap Innoveren & Ondernemen) is hét aanspreekpun​t van de Vlaamse overheid voor alle ondernemers in Vlaanderen. We stimuleren en ondersteunen innovatie en ondernemerschap en dragen bij aan een gunstig ondernemersklimaat.


We’re committed to your success!

By helping you leap further – faster. 

But, especially in today’s market, scaling is tough. The market is teeming with competition and unpredictable, and economic uncertainty has investors – and consumers – on edge. An ambitious vision alone doesn’t cut it anymore, however good your story may be. 

You need an airtight business plan, strong senior execs, a clear gameplan to manage your burn rate and, as if that’s not enough, to start making some profit soon.

If you’re struggling with any of this – need expert guidance to scale, hire talent, enter new markets, or to pivot your way into new opportunities, we’re here. You’re the lifeblood of our economy, you’re the trailblazer of innovation. That’s why we’re committed to your success.


This is what we’re famous for 

Laser focus on tech industries 

Specializing in digital and cleantech, our people know the ins and outs of your industry. Relevant and reliable expertise – tailored to your specific needs? Check. 


Business & tech support 

A keen eye for business and technological marvel, a scaleup can’t have one without the other. We’re pros at both. Hands-on advice you can use right away? Check.    

A vast network as launchpad  

We ‘know a guy’ for anything in the Belgian tech scene, our broad B2B client base and highballing alumni pool. Easy access to peers, industry leaders or prospects? Check. 

Our team

Ide Claessen
Sr. Advisor Entrepreneurship & Scaleup



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 Catherine Van Eeckhaute
Consultant Digital Innovation & Growth

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Maarten Laruelle
Growth Engineer Consultant




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Frederik Tibau

Project Manager & Growth Engineer



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Sylien Kesteleyn
Portfolio Manager - Vlerick Entrepreneurship Academy


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Nils Wuytens
Program Director VITO4STARTERS




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Any questions? 

 

Feel free to contact our experts listed above. They’re happy to help!  
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