Export Accelerator: direction the world!

Our Export Accelerator is designed to provide you with 10 months of free, customised support for your first steps in exporting. The programme includes group training, individual coaching, professional meetings and immersion in the Brussels export community… Only 10 companies will be selected to take part in the adventure. Will yours be one of them? Pack your bags!

Interested?

The registrations for the Export Accelerator are now closed.

WHAT IS IT?

Export Accelerator = the first Belgian accelerator dedicated to new exporting companies

At the end of this acceleration programme, you will have:

  1. real theoretical and technical export expertise
  2. multiple networking opportunities
  3. practical tools for launching your business internationally
  4. a clear and informed vision of the concept of economic transition

The world is a village with hub.brussels!

From September 2023 to June 2024, our Account Managers, coaches and experts will offer you:

  • follow-up throughout the programme: monthly meetings, training events, meetings with our experts, etc.
  • the creation of an international strategy: reflection on the available resources and the medium- and long-term objectives
  • follow-up by thematic experts according to the identified needs
  • face-to-face meetings with our International Economic and Commercial Advisors in Brussels
  • ‘VIP‘ participation in various events organised by hub.brussels, providing you with visibility (in particular through the filming of a promotional clip) and the creation of contacts
  • real 18-month support, thanks to individual and group training, in particular on the following themes:
  1. international pitching & soft skills (leadership, organisation, sales techniques, etc.)
  2. presence at international trade fairs and exhibitions
  3. preparation for prospecting trips
  4. logistics & HR
  5. VAT & pricing
  6. (digital) marketing
  7. legal & insurance advice

Export journey

12/09/2023: launch of the programme

05 and 06/10/2023 or 06 and 07/10/2023: export Bootcamp

09/11/2023: training

21/11/2023: end-of-year Export Talk Show

18/01/2024: meeting with our Economic & Commercial Advisors

06/02/2024: training

21/03/2024: group training

28/05 and 29/05/2024: promotional video shooting

06/2024: closing ceremony of the programme

IMPORTANT: it is essential to ensure that the same company representative attends all the activities scheduled in the programme.

 

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FAQ

For whom?

For all Brussels-based companies with real motivation and desire to expand into other markets and with an international turnover of 5% or less. Particular attention is paid to companies whose approach is in line with the principles of the economic transition.

HOW MUCH DOES THE EXPORT ACCELERATOR COST?

Participation in the programme is free of charge, but a guarantee of 500 euros will be requested from the participating companies to ensure they follow the programme correctly.

HOW DO I APPLY?

The call for applications is open from 24/04/2023 to 10/06/2023. The selection process takes place in 2 stages. First, by submitting a written dossier. Then, for the selected companies, by an oral interview in front of a jury of experts.

AM I ALONE IN THIS ADVENTURE?

Certainly not! Our team offers ten months of sustained coaching, as well as eight months of follow-up, post-acceleration. The Brussels export community is also there to support you on a daily basis. 

En then?

After the acceleration phase, you will have all the tools you need to launch in new markets with confidence!

WHAT ARE THE PARTICIPATION CONDITIONS?

  • Have a company number or establishment unit in the Brussels-Capital Region
  • Have a product or service ready for sale and a website
  • Have an export turnover not exceeding 5% of the company’s total turnover
  • Have completed the export self-diagnosis with a positive result
  • Be able to ensure that the same company representative attends all the activities scheduled in the programme
  • Have an approach focusing on the economic transition
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The registrations for the Export Accelerator are closed.