1、The State of Flanders Startup Ecosystem2024October 2024Page/2 Source:“The unprecedented boom of Flemish start-ups is an important driver of our economic prosperity.Currently,Flemish start-ups have a market value of 54 billion euros,this is an increase of 31.7%compared to the year before.With Startup

2、.Flanders,this Flemish government wants to take the support for start-ups to the next level.”Matthias DiependaeleMinister-President of the Flemish GovernmentPage/3 Source:“This report confirms that Flanders is not only a thriving but also a rapidly growing startup region.Additionally,it highlights t

3、hat our ecosystem-based approach is paying off.The close collaboration between ambitious entrepreneurs,capital providers,knowledge institutions,city governments and public organizations is clearly the key to success.At Startup.Flanders,we will continue to focus on hands-on support,data and knowledge

4、 sharing as well as networking opportunities to further strengthen and internationalize Flanders startup ecosystem.”Olivier Van OrshovenHead of Startup.Flanders Page/4 If the figures youre about to comb through make one thing clear,its that Flanders startup ecosystem isnt just growing-its thriving.D

5、espite challenges like the war for talent,our region has reaffirmed its position as one of Europes fastest-growing innovation hubs.Today,Flanders startups have a combined value of more than EUR 54 billion,a 31.7%rise compared to a year earlier.This continued growth tells a powerful story of resilien

6、ce,creativity and the unstoppable drive of our entrepreneurs-backed by a strong network of venture capitalists,cities,government agencies,universities,and research institutions.In this third edition of The State of Flanders Startup Ecosystem,based on data from Dealroom,we explore the facts and figur