"Belgium's startup ecosystem is thriving with strong public-private partnerships and innovative deep tech, highlighted by AI-first startups positioning it on Europe's innovation map."
"Belgium's performance in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index 2025 shows a significant improvement, ranking 23rd globally after a near 30 percent rise since 2021."
"The unicorn emergence in Belgium began with Collibra in 2020, setting the stage for other successful startups, such as Odoo and Deliverect."
"With nearly €500M raised in the first half of 2024, Belgium's tech sector demonstrated recovery, despite slowing to $378M raised in the first half of 2025."
Belgium's startup ecosystem in 2025 demonstrates significant vibrancy and resilience, ranking 23rd globally in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index 2025. The country has benefitted from strong public-private partnerships, innovative deep tech, and a surge of AI-first startups. Institutions like Start it @KBC, KU Leuven, and imec.istart, along with national programs, bolster startup development. In 2024, startups raised nearly €500M in the first half, though 2025 saw a slight slowdown, with $378M raised in the same timeframe. Belgium's central location, multilingual workforce, and increasing VC activity foster global growth prospects for its startups.
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