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imec.istart

imec.istart

Leuven, Flandersimecistart.com

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Imec.istart is the business accelerator and pre-seed investment program of imec, a world-leading research and innovation hub in nanoelectronics and digital technologies. Launched in 2011, it supports tech startups through funding, coaching, and access to a global network. The program is active in Belgium, the Netherlands, and Italy and has been ranked as a top university-linked business accelerator globally.

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HeadquartersLeuven, Flanders
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