Accelerating the path from breakthrough idea to market success

Brilliant technology alone doesn’t guarantee success. Emerging high-tech ventures often face challenges in funding, scaling, and navigating competitive markets. We help high-tech start-ups and scale-ups move faster, securing the right support, accessing expertise and building the foundations for lasting impact. Together, we accelerate product and market readiness and make you win.

Early-stage financing

As investors in imec.istart funds in Belgium and the Netherlands, we open the door to one of Europe’s largest high-tech ecosystems, supporting over 350 start-ups. By joining our quarterly calls and pitch events, you get a chance to connect with investors who understand your market and technology.

Mentoring & training

Scaling a high-tech venture requires more than a strong product; it takes the right strategy, mindset and guidance. Our experts mentor entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs, helping you structure initiatives, sharpen your business case and develop breakthrough applications that resonate in the market.

Early-stage financing

As investors in imec.istart funds in Belgium and the Netherlands, we open the door to one of Europe’s largest high-tech ecosystems, supporting over 350 start-ups. By joining our quarterly calls and pitch events, you get a chance to connect with investors who understand your market and technology.

Mentoring & training

Scaling a high-tech venture requires more than a strong product; it takes the right strategy, mindset and guidance. Our experts mentor entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs, helping you structure initiatives, sharpen your business case and develop breakthrough applications that resonate in the market.

Servicing

From technical development to operations and go-to-market strategy, we provide a flexible portfolio of services tailored to the needs of high-tech ventures. You benefit from access to multidisciplinary expertise – optical engineering, embedded systems, AI, manufacturing and more – so you can focus on growth while we cover the essentials.

Acceleration programs

Speed matters in competitive markets. By participating in leading national and international incubation and acceleration programs – many led or supported by Verhaert – we help you fast-track development and market entry. Focused on our core verticals, these programs connect you with the right partners, infrastructure and opportunities to succeed.