the #1 accelerator to make global impact with your tech startup
imec.istart.nl, powered by imec and Novel-T, offers tech startups pre-seed funding (between 100.000 and up to 250.000 euro per startup) and tailored support to succeed and grow globally. We support and partner with the most ambitious pre-seed startups – often as their first investor. imec.istart.nl just recently launched, but the program can count on many years of experience both the imec.istart acceleration program and the business support of Novel-T. imec.istart.nl is supported by our fund partners imec, VDL Group, University of Twente, Oost NL, Cronos Group, Verhaert, Somerset Capital Partners and Simac; by our funding partners Pfizer, PontesNL, Holst Center, Nexperia Demcon and OnePlanet.
Are you a Belgium startup? Visite the website imecistart.com
Reaching your
next milestones
Our program helps you to reach essential milestones to build a successful business.
Product-ready
Reach a fully functioning solution
Market-ready
Align your product to your target customers and refine your market and strategy roadmap.
Growth-ready
Acquire the necessary skills and know how to scale your business and plow through the inevitable growing pains.
Investor-ready
Define your perfect funding mix and convince our investor network with your polished pitch.

Our selection process
This is how the process for our calls looks like, after you finished your application.
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HOW CAN IMEC.ISTART.NL GROW YOUR TECH STARTUP?
Get a better impression of imec.istart.nl and our accelerator program. Venture Accelerator Managers Lea Milovich and Tim de Kraker tell you everything you need to know. Rewatch this online info session and find out how imec.istart.nl can give your tech startup the best chances at success.
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NOW CLOSED: AUTUMN CALL 2022
More informationSpring Call 2023
APRIL 1ST, 2023
Keep me informedFor more information about partnerships and the imec.istart.nl fund, please contact the program manager of imec.istart.nl John van de Laar.
Autumn Call
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