imec.istart

imec.istart, founded in 2011 and based in Gent, Belgium, is a leading accelerator that supports technology startups. Recognized as the top university-linked accelerator in Europe by UBI Global, imec.istart focuses on nurturing early-stage companies across various technology sectors, including automotive, travel, telecom, real estate, music, mobility, entertainment, and advertising. The accelerator program aims to assist digital and nanotechnology startups in scaling their operations, providing them with essential resources and guidance to succeed in competitive markets.

Sven De Cleyn

Program Director

Past deals in Belgium

IntelliProve

Seed Round in 2022
IntelliProve is a MedTech company based in Ghent, Belgium, founded in 2021. It specializes in developing a healthcare platform that utilizes artificial intelligence to assess vital health parameters through optical measurements of the face. This innovative technology enables users to evaluate both physiological and mental health indicators quickly and easily, using only a smartphone camera, without the need for additional medical devices or wearables. By combining advanced signal processing and computer vision techniques, IntelliProve's platform allows individuals to obtain health assessments within seconds, promoting accessible and efficient health monitoring.

Semactic

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Semactic is an AI-powered software company that combines personalized support to increase visibility and impact. Semactic was founded in 2020 and was headquartered in Belgium.

Calltic

Series A in 2020
Calltic, founded in 2017 and located in Gent, Belgium, specializes in fraud detection services for the telecommunications industry. The company offers an innovative approach to combating telecom fraud, focusing on the rapid and accurate detection of SIM boxes through advanced pattern recognition methods. By utilizing a single tool, Calltic effectively identifies both on-net and off-net fraud, enabling its clients to significantly reduce the financial losses associated with fraudulent activities. This comprehensive solution aims to outperform traditional call detail record profiling techniques, providing a more efficient way for telecom operators to protect their revenues.

Chestnote

Seed Round in 2016
Chestnote NV, established in 2015 and based in Boechout, Belgium, specializes in developing a mobile application that offers unique contextual messaging services. Its platform allows users to schedule messages for specific times and locations, set reminders for future reference, capture and relive moments, organize events with assignments, and share personal messages or wisdom with loved ones at designated ages or locations. Chestnote's mission is to make mobile messages more meaningful and contextually relevant for users worldwide.

Ontoforce

Seed Round in 2013
ONTOFORCE is a company that specializes in enhancing research and drug development within the life sciences sector by enabling organizations to uncover valuable insights from disparate data sources. Its primary product, DISQOVER, is a knowledge discovery platform built on semantic technology and ontology-based structures. This platform integrates an organization’s internal data with licensed and public data, facilitating efficient exploration and analysis. DISQOVER is user-friendly and customizable, catering to a diverse audience that includes scientific researchers, bioinformaticians, and data scientists. With over 10,000 global users, ONTOFORCE's solutions are adopted by many prominent pharmaceutical and biotechnology firms. The company is headquartered in Ghent, Belgium, and maintains a secondary office in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
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