Our collaborators & partners

Fueling Dreams, Together

Discover the people who share their time, experience, and passion to help young entrepreneurs & academics thrive.

Nicolas Debray

Managing Director of Hakacia

« An entrepreneur needs to find a sparring partner in his or her coach, who can provide a different perspective on a given situation. This allows them to prioritize, focus and implement. »

Selyne Bourleau

Co-owner of NMK and Co-founder of Startup My Brand

« Being an expert at StartLab.Brussels is not only about sharing knowledge but also about connecting with new people. The true reward is seeing these projects succeed and find their purpose! »

Frederic Ooms

Assistant professor at HEC Liège Innovation & Entrepreneurship.

« Training young entrepreneurs is a constant source of inspiration for me. Their energy, both stimulating and contagious, never ceases to motivate me to refine and reinvent the entrepreneurial methods I offer, ensuring that they remain relevant, innovative and adapted to the current and future challenges of our society. »

Giles Daoust

CEO Daoust & Title Media

« In the 2000s, I benefited from Start Academy's crucial encouragement and advice, which enabled me to take the plunge as a young entrepreneur, founding my company Title Media in 2003 at the age of 23. Fifteen years later, having become CEO of our family business Daoust, I decided it was time to return the favor by becoming a StartLab.Brussels partner. As a young entrepreneur, you couldn't ask for better support, and a better ecosystem, with a focus on innovation, people and societal values. So go for it! »

Different profiles for

Coaches

Why join as a coach?
Keep your entrepreneurial spirit alive by mentoring bold new founders. Share your journey, offer real-world insights, all while connecting with a vibrant community of like-minded professionals. As a coach, you’ll have opportunities to engage in exclusive events, collaborate with fellow coaches, and expand your network.

You are a seasoned entrepreneur or you have experience coaching talents.
You commit just a few hours per month.
You give personalized guidance to 1 or 2 projects.
You contribute voluntarily for at least one semester.
You are ready to arrange 1-1 physical or virtual meetings with the mentee.

Experts

Why join as an Expert?
As an expert, you’re one of the first experts entrepreneurs turn to as they begin building their business. You help them tackle real, practical challenges — while positioning yourself or your business as a trusted ally in your domain. It’s a unique opportunity to connect with high-potential founders early, build meaningful relationships, and plant the seeds for future collaboration, all within a thriving ecosystem.

You’re an experienced professional or consultant in a specific field (e.g. law, marketing, finance…).
You or a team member is available a few hours each month.
You lead 45-minute consultation sessions focused on practical, topic-specific questions.
You support multiple projects with actionable, high-impact guidance.
You’re open to arranging 1-on-1 virtual or in-person meetings with entrepreneurs.

Trainers

Why join as a Trainer?
As a trainer, you don’t just teach — you energize groups of motivated entrepreneurs through hands-on, practical workshops. You gain visibility, position yourself as a thought leader, and connect with emerging talents. It’s a unique opportunity to grow your network, stay close to innovation, and see your knowledge spark real progress in projects that matter.

You are an industry-leading trainer.
You lead group workshops, either as part of our core track (based on the lean methodology) or on specific topics (ex. videomaking, marketing, HR…).
Format: 3-5 hours in a group settings of 15 to 30 people.

Partners

Why join as a Partner?
By financially supporting us, you help empower +250 young entrepreneurs annually, driving innovation and creating jobs. It’s an opportunity to align with impactful change while gaining visibility in a dynamic network of innovators. Whether through long-term collaboration or event sponsorship, you play a key role in shaping the future of entrepreneurship.

How you can get involved

Structural partner: Build a lasting, collaborative relationship that directly supports and empowers our entrepreneurs year-round.
Event partner: Experience firsthand the innovation at work and get exclusive access to the latest in entrepreneurship through one-off events.

Want to fuel the next gen startups in Brussels?

community member

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Meet our community

A strong, tightly-knit community of professionals from diverse backgrounds, united by one goal: sharing their knowledge. This network is the key to empowering our entrepreneurs, helping their businesses take off. They are the backbone of StartLab.Brussels, providing the experience, support, and inspiration our entrepreneurs & academics need to succeed.

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