Partners

Degroof Petercam is a unique Belgian private bank and an independent leader in financial services.

imec is the world-leading R&D and innovation hub in nanoelectronics and digital technologies

KU Leuven is an institution for research and education with international appeal. It ranks among the best 50 universities worldwide.

The inspiring city of Leuven is a small town with big city vibes. That makes Leuven unique. The convenience and coziness of a small town goes hand-in-hand with the creativity, versatility and diversity of a metropolis. 

The Flemish authorities consist of the Flemish Parliament, the Government of Flanders and the Flemish administration that is subdivided into 11 policy areas. Each policy area is composed of a department and several agencies.

Deloitte is a leading global provider of audit and assurance, consulting, financial advisory, risk advisory, tax, and related services. With more than 150 years of hard work and commitment to making a real difference, their organization has grown in scale and diversity. It consists of approximately 312,000 people in 150 countries and territories.

For 40 years Gimv has been investing in companies focusing on the world of the future. With Gimv as an independent, listed investment company they have a partner by their side within four different selected investment platforms: Connected Consumer, Health & Care, Smart Industries and Sustainable Cities. 

Cresco is a premier business law firm for entrepreneurs, companies and investors. It has a solid presence in the Belgian market in capital markets and mergers & acquisitions.

Cronos Group is a diverse group, active in a number of innovative sectors. The company seeks to serve as a catalyst for the development of scientific research on new technologies into business solutions.
 

SAS is a trusted analytics powerhouse for organizations seeking immediate value from their data. SAS builds solutions on a powerful analytics platform.

Technopolis is a Flemish "do-center" for science & technology. In Technopolis, visitors themselves experiment and learn in an interactive way about science & technology.

Telenet is one of the main Belgian providers of analogue and digital television, broadband internet, fixed telephony via the cable television network and mobile telephony.
 

Voka is the biggest and most influential Flemish network of enterprises. Their mission is to create an optimal framework for entrepreneurship.

30CC is the cultural center of Leuven. It is a hub for theater, music, literature and more.
 

Academics for Technology, Academics for Companies and Academics for Development are three non-profit organisations dedicated to introducing students to entrepreneurship. Through events and workshops, students are given the opportunity to develop and challenge themselves and others.

Capricorn Partners is an independent manager of private and quoted equity funds that invest in minority shareholding positions of innovative companies with technology as competitive advantage.

Since 2012 the old Stella brewery, now called 'De Hoorn', houses several creative agencies and companies. The building has a variety of unique rooms for meetings, networking events, parties and more. You can also just visit and have a drink or enjoy breakfast, a quick lunch or relaxed dinner. 

At Dopper we’re on a mission. Empowering people to choose reusable over single-use water bottles, to protect our world’s waters.  By providing a reusable alternative: a Dopper bottle.

Are you ready to start making Impact with a capital I? With Dopper you raise awareness, help us educate others and kick-start clean drinking water projects in Nepal. 

Choose Dopper. Our oceans will thank you.

Flanders DC, or in full Flanders District of Creativity, is the point of contact for entrepreneurship in the creative sector. They support creative entrepreneurs with the start, growth or professional expansion of their business. This way they ensure more Return on Creativity.

Flanders Make is the strategic research centre for the manufacturing industry. Based on high-tech research, we offer active support to companies in the manufacturing industry to develop and optimise products and production processes.

With a very extensive range of concerts, numerous workshops and rehearsal rooms for bands, Het Depot is undeniably the musical heart of Leuven.
 

Over the years, In The Pocket has developed more than 500 applications for clients such as Barco, Telenet and BMW. Every day, millions of people use their products to pay, travel, work or read the news.

JAVA believes in a sustainable policy that takes account of people and the world. Products bearing the Fairtrade, Rainforest Alliance and Organic labels are one expression of this. These partnerships bring about long-term positive changes in the lives of coffee farmers and their families, their communities and the ecosystems on which they depend.

Leuven 2030 is committed to a city with fewer emissions & more future. A future in which we can enjoy healthy air, lots of greenery, comfortable homes and attractive public spaces. A future without a negative impact on our climate.

Leuven Value Network accelerates value creation by bringing together the high potentials of Leuven. They embrace collaboration, spark entrepreneurship and represent a network that's enjoyable to be part of.

M Leuven is a museum in the heart of Leuven and holds its own collection of more than 52,000 works.

maakleerplek is an open place in Leuven where we learn to make together, in search of answers to the challenges of today and tomorrow.

Osborne Clarke is an international legal practice, with offices situated around Europe, Asia and the USA.

Disposable cups are so... outdated. There's room for improvement and that's why they developed Quppa, an easy system for reusable coffee cups. Quppa wants to achieve a large-scale transition to reusable packaging. They do this by removing barriers to reuse and giving consumers an active role in the circular economy.

Robinetto is a social impact company. Their aim: to make the provision of beverages at events, companies and in the hospitality sector more sustainable. Their focus: water.
By reducing transport, energy consumption and packaging in the water supply, they want to make a real and measurable impact on the environment.

Samen Onderwijs Maken is a network of educators, educational supporters and the city of Leuven.

STUK is an interdisciplinary and hybrid arts center in Leuven that focuses on dance, image and sound.

UC Leuven-Limburg is a university college and member of the KU Leuven Association. UCLL offers a unique opportunity to question the status quo and makes room for innovation. Their aim is to maximize the interaction between research & education.
 

Vitra is a Swiss family-owned furniture company with headquarters in Birsfelden, Switzerland. It is the manufacturer of the works of many internationally renowned furniture designers.

Canvas makes time for what matters now. Canvas aims to be a trusted quality brand that informs, connects and inspires the Flemish through an in-depth offer with surprising perspectives and stories that touch people.

De Standaard guarantees clear, reliable reporting and quality journalism every day. But there is more, as our tagline Expect the Unexpected suggests. Peel back the layers of De Standaard to reveal touching stories, informative viewpoints and surprising images. The newspaper reaches 350,000 readers daily through paid subscriptions, with many renewing every year. That’s because De Standaard delivers what it promises – top-quality journalism.

Radio 1 is the news radio of the Flemish public broadcaster VRT. Radio 1 stimulates and inspires the media user with new insights. It brings general news and sports, and pays a lot of attention to politics, culture and science. It closely follows important developments in society and initiates social debate.

Trends has been the leading financial-economic news magazine in Flanders for more than three decades.

They bring thought-provoking analyses of economic news and help their readers find opportunities to develop their careers or businesses to the full.

The journalists at Trends are known for their objective and relevant approach. They prove that reporting on economics and finance does not have to be boring at all and that economics influences the daily life of every Belgian.