BREAK DOWN BARRIERS
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APPLICATIONS START MAY 2024
BeNeLux
Catalyst
Are you a founder from Belgium, The Netherlands or Luxembourg, looking to set clear international goals for your business and expand your business to the us market?
The BeNeLux Catalyst is a no-equity accelerator program for high-growth tech startups working together to kick-start their international growth. During an intense two weeks, we will work with local experts, mentors and peers to validate your plans and fill in the blanks.
Immerse in a collaborative environment of experts, mentors & fellow founders.
Obtain an individualized business blueprint to guide international growth
Accelerate understanding of the American business landscape
Gain access to a network of successful entrepreneurs, investors and prospective clients
Validate expansion plans + business assumptions with the right information & resources
Validate expansion plans + business assumptions with the right information & resources
"Go big or go home!"
Omniboost founder - Kees Zorge
"I'm a huge fan of the program. It made us realize to go big or go home, causing a shift in mindset. After Benelux Catalyst, we decided to take a very active approach to the US market, and were able to land some pretty big deals! Have an open-mind and accept the challenges, then Benelux Catalyst will be a real gamecharger for your expansion!"
THE PROGRAM
PROGRAM BENEFITS
Company-specific matchmaking
and personal introductions
Presentations and workshops by experts and service providers
Knowledge sharing and peer mentoring by fellow entrepreneurs
Access to the larger NYC entrepreneurial community through events
Kurt Schutte, Runeasi
“The Benelux Catalyst program will accelerate your US expansion plans. The program gets you in the room with inspiring entrepreneurs and quality investing firms that deeply understand the US market and know what it takes to scale there successfully. But it will also reshape your strategic thinking, provide you with unique insights into American business culture, and give you better ballpark numbers to work into your financial plan. The Benelux catalyst program gives you an overview on all the essential topics from Brand building to hiring in the US, while also exposing you to the incredible networking mindset of NYC. The organizing team are full of energy, eager to help, and willing to open up their networks to you.”
2023 COHORT
2022 COHORT
Ruben Merre, CEO Ngrave & 2019 Participant
“In order to shape a strong plan and fill in the blanks regarding our expansion strategy into the US, the Benelux Catalyst program was a perfect match. The team has created an immersive program to aid you as an entrepreneur in testing and validating your assumptions. The program really aims to accelerate your understanding of the intricacies peculiar to the American market. It connects you directly with a network of entrepreneurs and facilitates a variety of speakers/coaches who can help dive deeper when it comes to your specific niche.”
2021 COHORT
2020 COHORT
2019 COHORT
NEW YORK CITY
#2 TECH ECOSYSTEM IN THE WORLD
7000+ STARTUPS
47 AMERICAN FORTUNE 500 COMPANIES
200+ VENTURE CAPITAL FIRMS
250+ EUROPEAN AND AMERICAN STARTUPS HAVE LAUNCHED THEIR US ACTIVITIES FROM BELCHAM ATELIER
New York’s premier international launchpad for European startups
Co-working and event space
Access to purpose-driven community of European - American startup founders
2023 PARTNERS
THIS PROGRAM IS A FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND COLLABORATIVE EFFORT BETWEEN PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PARTNERS FROM BELGIUM, THE NETHERLANDS AND LUXEMBOURG
APPLICATION
APPLICATIONS for the 2024 edition START MAY 2024
WHO SHOULD JOIN US?
The call is open to startups operating in Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg
Each startup can select a maximum of two founders or executives
The Program Partners from each country will select the final participating startups
STARTUP SELECTION CRITERIA
Must have a demonstrated, scalable model
Must have intentions to expand to the USA (looking to incorporate within 1 year)
Member of founding/leadership team must be able to commit to joining 80% of the program
Must have achieved traction and revenues in home market
Must have a devoted and talented team, and committed founder
PARTICIPATION FEE
This program is made possible by different country program partners. Each is providing significant financial and strategic support to selected participants in order to make this program (and the US market) as accessible as possible. More information will be made available upon request.
LOCATION
The sixth edition of the Benelux Catalyst will take place in fall of 2024! Selected founders are invited to join us in New York City for two weeks at BelCham’s Midtown co-working space for the duration of the program. Note: flight, lodging and other travel expenses are not included in the participation fee.
