Entrepreneur

As an entrepreneur, you need partners, visibility and access to the right expertise.

Leuven MindGate helps you find the connections, knowledge and opportunities that turn your ideas into momentum.

Access to peers and partners

Connect with founders, experts and companies that help you move faster.
Find partners for pilots, co-development or joint projects.
Tap into sector-specific communities in health & life sciences, deep tech & advanced engineering and digital & AI.

Visibility for your company

Share your news, events and milestones through our channels.
Reach a network of 444+ member organizations and up to a million content impressions per year.
Position your company as a key player in the Leuven innovation region.

Practical support for growth

Join events that focus on real-world challenges and impactful solutions.
Use matchmaking and introductions to find talent, investors or customers. Get rid of the endless cold outreach.
Learn from other entrepreneurs and regional players facing similar issues (you’d be surprised how often you’re not the only one).

One membership, access to the entire region

Through our Hubs4Growth alliance, your playground extends far beyond Leuven. We have connected our ecosystem with five other major hubs, including Wintercircus Gent, Hangar K, The Beacon, Limburg Startup & Brussel Airport Company. For you, this means regional walls don't exist. You gain seamless access to workspaces, investors, and expertise across the entire Flemish region, exactly when you need them.

More info

Want support for growing or connecting your business in the Leuven region?

Reach out to Jan Paesen, Kristel Gooris or Sofie Delvaux. Depending on your focus, one of them is exactly who you need.

Jan Paesen

Managing Director | Community Lead Digital & AI

+32 478 88 22 21 jan@leuvenmindgate.be LinkedIn

Reach out to Jan to exchange thoughts on the future of the Leuven Innovation Region. He sets the strategic direction and guides our team forward.

Kristel Gooris

Community Lead Health & Life Sciences

kristel@leuvenmindgate.be LinkedIn

Knock on Kristel’s door if you want to become a member or explore what Leuven MindGate can do for your organization. She connects the region’s Health & Life sciences community and spots new opportunities in the domain.

Sofie Delvaux

Community Lead Talent & Business Services

+32 470 45 34 39 sofie@leuvenmindgate.be LinkedIn

Talk to Sofie about joining Leuven MindGate or discover how we can support your organization in talent development, B2B services and community-building.

FAQs for entrepreneurs

Founders, key decision makers and leaders of startups, scale-ups and established businesses across health & life sciences, deep tech & advanced engineering, digital & AI and related B2B services.
You bet. We gladly introduce you to potential partners, customers, research groups or support organizations within our network.
We share your events, news and milestones through our communication channels and highlight your activities in the regional context. Our social media channels reach up to one million views a year.
Absolutely. Early-stage companies often benefit the most. The right contacts, feedback and visibility can save you months of wandering in the dark as a founder.
Membership gives you structured access to a relevant network, practical introductions, greater visibility and a stronger position within the Leuven Innovation Region. Plus: excellent value for money, with low member fees and high potential outcomes.