BEyond is a business acceleration program that helps high-potential Belgian tech scale-ups to achieve international growth.
You’ve made it this far, but how do you step up to the next level? BEyond is specifically designed for flourishing scale-ups that are ready to go big, in Belgium and beyond.
Our mentors are carefully selected for their ability to give practical advice and valuable, actionable insights relevant to your needs. Our partners become your partners, on hand to give support and guidance, and to collaborate with you to maximize growth.
And above all, you’ll be joining a network of Belgium’s most exciting new tech businesses, supported by top-level investors and working together to change our world.
Why go BEyond?
Brecht Kets – Co-founder and CEO of PlayIt
The BEyond community is more than just a business network, it’s a tribe supporting you through all your highs and lows. It’s about sharing and growing together.
The spirit of community is the essence of our program, and it is embodied by the peer-to-peer learning opportunities we provide. With BEyond, you have an invaluable opportunity to connect with top-class entrepreneurs who have proven success in their field.
In fact, for many BEyonders, working with our community becomes one of the biggest and most enduring benefits of the program. When inspirational, like-minded entrepreneurs get together to collaborate and brainstorm, truly great things can happen…
“The BEyond program offers access to a unique community, creating a supportive family. Founders and co-founders are just a call away, always ready to share feedback and recommendations.”
Laurent-David Hostyn – Co-founder of GiveMeFive
Florian De Boeck – Co-founder and CTO of Spentys
As a scale-up entrepreneur, you can reap huge benefits from the BEyond ecosystem – both for your business and for your own personal development. Our exclusive network allows you to meet and connect with domestic and international companies, fellow business leaders, industry experts, and guest speakers, all of whom offer valuable insights and the potential for exciting opportunities.
We understand that you are already establishing a strong presence in your field, but BEyond is about taking it further. We help you break down barriers and raise your profile both more broadly and in exclusive circles, so that you can expand your reach internationally.
At our annual Investor Day, you can expect quality connections to potential investors – some high-profile, and some more under-the-radar that you might not meet elsewhere. Moreover, our partnership with Aureus Ars & Scientia gives you the opportunity to broaden your network in the USA and grow your business overseas.
Just being part of BEyond will raise your profile – in your industry, in wider business circles, and in the public eye. Our press contacts are keen to hear – and share – your story.
Spreading the word is essential to making a business successful. BEyond leverages its channels to give laureates coverage on their business in public media, as well as among investors, donors and other stakeholders.
Being selected for the BEyond program gives your business prestige, and a widely respected stamp of recognition. In turn, this gives you extra weight when engaging with investors, corporate innovators or potential customers as well as other stakeholders from the wider entrepreneurial ecosystem. It’s an extra asset, and it opens doors…
A year at BEyond
Kick-off event
This exclusive event showcasing entrepreneurship on a global scale is where the BEyond journey begins.
Continuous mentoring
We work with you to select a relevant and valuable mentor, who provides regular one-on-one coaching to help you overcome challenges and seize opportunities.
Three-day bootcamp
During this intensive training program, you will work with your mentor to define a growth plan for the business.
Insightful workshops
Every quarter, you are invited to a practical workshop with one of our expert partners, with the aim of resolving problems and uncovering opportunities.
Investor day
As a BEyond laureate, you have the opportunity to pitch before an audience of international investors, and expand your business network.
Closing ceremony
As our program comes to an end, join our panel to look back on the experiences of the last 12 months, and look ahead to further growth, exit strategies, and ways to collaborate in the future.
Eligibility Criteria
- To be a high-potential growth scale-up business
- At least 10 full-time staff (including founders)
- Annual turnover exceeding €1 million
- Founded in 2010 or later
- Headquarters or office in Belgium
We don’t ask for any equity, but there is a one-off fee of 7,500€ for all companies joining the BEyond program.
Application process
Application analysis
Submit your application for assessment by our expert panel.
Interview
The top 15 applicants are invited to pitch their company to our jury of experts and present their proposition.
Selection
Each year, up to 10 businesses are selected to begin the program and go BEyond!
