BENELUX CATALYST
Are you a founder from Belgium, The Netherlands or Luxembourg, looking to set clear international goals for your business and grow your business abroad?
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
Validate expansion plans + business assumptions with the right information & resources
Accelerate understanding of the American business landscape
Gain access to a network of successful entrepreneurs, investors and prospective clients
Transform mindset, ambition, and attitude
THE PROGRAM
program benefits
2023 COHORT
2022 COHORT
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2020 cohort
2019 COHORT
“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. ”
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 open till September 22
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
Partnership: 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 fifth edition of the Benelux Catalyst will take place this fall from November 6-17! Selected founders will participate from whatever location that allows them to do their best work. They are invited to join us in New York City 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.
