Tech Start-up Mission to London
- Tech
- United Kingdom
Is your tech company looking to expand into the British market? Do you want an opportunity to pitch your business solution in London and discover the UK capital start up scene? Join us on 7 & 8 October for our mission dedicated to Brussels-based tech companies!
About
hub.brussels is organising a two-day discovery mission to London on 7 & 8 October 2025 for Brussels-based tech companies exploring internationalisation and expansion into Anglo-Saxon markets. During this two-day programme, Brussels-based tech startups, whether taking their first steps in international expansion or seeking to strengthen existing commercial ties, will be able to explore new opportunities and seek investment capital.
London: A Gateway to Growth for Brussels-Based Tech Startups
Despite Brexit, London remains a highly attractive destination for digital growth companies, offering a strategic market and an ideal base for international expansion.
Key factors driving its appeal include:
- Market expansion and Internationalisation
London serves as a gateway to the extensive UK market and broader Anglo-Saxon economies, making it a prime launchpad for startups looking to scale globally.
- Access to funding and capital
Home to a vibrant and diverse investment community, London offers startups numerous funding opportunities across all growth stages, creating a favorable environment for startup financing.
- Supportive ecosystem
London boasts a dynamic ecosystem with numerous accelerators, incubators, and co-working spaces offering essential resources, mentorship, and networking opportunities.
- Pro-innovation policies
The UK government has adopted policies that encourage innovation, providing a framework for startups to scale and succeed.
- Access to talent and skilled workforce
London attracts a diverse and highly skilled workforce, making it an ideal hub for tech companies in search of top-tier talent.
Program
Tuesday 7 October
Morning Arrival of the delegation on the Eurostar
12:00 Introductory lunch with the delegation members, hub.brussels and Flanders Investment and Trade representatives in London to introduce one other and get acquainted
14:30 Pitching event at the embassy, in collaboration with Rare Founders and FIT.
Companies that apply and get selected will be given a platform to pitch their business solution in front of a start-up and VC audience. The event targets to host 100 people including UK Venture Capitalists (VCs) and is meant to increase networking amongst start-ups, VCs and members of the UK-Belgian economic society. Even for those not selected to pitch, there will be many opportunities to network and make appointments with participants. We have partnered with UK organisation RARE FOUNDERS, who regularly organises such events and have a network of VCs.
18:00 Network cocktail reception at the Ambassador’s Residence with stakeholders. Brussels companies can invite clients and prospects
Wednesday 8 October
9:30 Guided tour of Level 39, a tech accelerator in Canary Wharf.
Goal: discover opportunities and dynamics of the accelerator (how to apply, access to capital, etc.), meet companies from the incubator to share info and experience, etc.
12:00 Lunch session with Belgium-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce, hub.brussels, Flanders Investment and Trade and KBC London on the UK economic landscape, opportunities and services from BLCC (e.g. different ways of establishing an official presence in the UK, fiscal aspects, access to workspace, etc…), how to start a company, open a bank account, etc.
15:00 Session with “London & Partners” presenting the London tech ecosystem, regulatory framework, and opportunities. Additional detailed sessions by subsector could be planned, depending on participant profiles.
Evening Departure to Brussels on the Eurostar
Practical info
Registration are subject to availability and will only be effective after payment of the participation fees, which amount to:
- SMEs: €100 excl. VAT
- Others; €500 excl. VAT
Travel and accommodation costs are the responsibility of participating companies.
Useful resources
I'm taking part in the mission!
Registrations open until 30 June 2025
Any questions? Just ask Lorenzo and Samüel!
Samuël Servaes
Representative of the Government of the Brussels-Capital Region - Economic and Commercial Advisor
Embassy of Belgium
17 Crosvenor Crescent SW1X 7EE
London UK
