A step further torwards media innovation in Europe

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next media accelerator
2 min readJan 16, 2018

#startups #accelerator #international #media #tech

Our Program Manager and our special guests from imec.istart in Hamburg last October. (photo:imec.istart)

Belgian and German media markets might be different in size, language and configuration, but they face one common challenge: the growing need for innovation. Our partnership with imec.istart accelerator program will take a step further in helping tech startups to bring the industry forward.

What does this cooperation mean for startups? Lies Boghaert, imec.istart internationalization coordinator, shares the highlights:

1- Hi Lies, welcome on board our partners network. Can you describe in one sentence what is the imec.istart program about? And what are the main benefits you offer startups?
Imec.istart is imec’s Business Accelerator Program set up to support tech startups with coaching, facilities and funding.

Getting a tech startup off the ground requires skills, resources and the right technology. Turning it into a success is quite a challenge. Imec.istart offers entrepreneurs in-depth coaching, facilities and support, next to a safe and stimulating environment for you to develop and grow your business. Together with our program partners, we provide a range of supporting services and deals to help you get startup project off the ground.

Pre-seed funding, expert coaching, access to network: here you can learn more about the imec.istart program

2 — We are going to do amazing things together! What are you most looking forward to?
Bringing our startups and corporate partners together to create synergies, introduce them into new markets and facilitate new cooperations.

3 — It was great having you in Hamburg in October. We love Belgium beer! What did you like the most in Hamburg?
We visited the new Elbphilharmone concert hall and were blown away by this impressive building (and the wind 😉 ).

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