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

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.

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 the Belgian trade association that represents the interests of the technology industry in Belgium. Founded in 1946, 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 (Flanders Innovation & Entrepreneurship) is the key point of contact within the Flemish government for all entrepreneurs in Flanders. They stimulate and support innovation and entrepreneurship, contributing to a favorable business climate.

We’re committed to your success! By helping you leap further – faster.

Scaling a company has never been easy, and today it’s more challenging than ever. Markets are volatile, competition is fierce, and economic uncertainty keeps both investors and customers cautious.

Ambition alone, no matter how bold your vision, is no longer enough. Sustainable growth demands more: a rock-solid business strategy, experienced leadership, a clear plan to manage your burn rate, and a realistic path toward profitability.

That’s where we come in. Whether you’re looking to scale operations, attract top talent, expand internationally, or pivot toward new opportunities, we’re here to guide you. Because you are the lifeblood of our economy, the innovators shaping the future.

We’re fully committed to helping you reach your next stage of growth.

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

Frederik Tibau

Project Manager & Growth Engineer, Agoria

Catherine Van Eeckhaute

Consultant Digital Innovation & Growth, Agoria

Maarten Laruelle

Growth Engineer Consultant, Sirris

Robin Wauters

Scaleup Expert, Sirris

Sylien Kestelyn

Operational Head, Vlerick Entrepreneurship Academy

Flore Gernay

Community Manager Scaleups, Vlerick Entrepreneurship Academy

Nils Wuytens

Nils Wuytens Program Director, VITO4Starters

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