A journey fueled by passion, collaboration, and innovation.
It all began in 2002 with the launch of the Start Academy, a pioneering initiative to raise awareness around entrepreneurship among students. In 2016, ULB expanded this commitment by launching Start.LAB, its first incubator for student entrepreneurs. Two years later, in 2018, VUB created Start.VUB with a similar mission.
In 2022, the two incubators merged to become StartLab.Brussels, a trilingual initiative co-led by ULB and VUB, supported by academic founders Prof. Olivier Witmeur (ULB) and Prof. Thomas Crispeels (VUB).
Today, StartLab.Brussels is a united and dynamic hub empowering first-time entrepreneurs and academics from all backgrounds.
We are people-driven. We support entrepreneurs and academics, prioritizing integrity and sustainability.
We foster collaboration by exchanging knowledge and building a diverse, strong community.
We encourage innovation by challenging the status quo, and thinking outside the box.
We empower individuals to turn dreams into action and create economic, societal, and environmental impact.
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