Come pitch your project, meet investors, and join a dynamic network in Belgium and around the world.

On June 22, 2026, take part in the GEN Belgium International Entrepreneurship Finals in Brussels and become part of a unique ecosystem of investors, experts, and entrepreneurs.

Organized by AKT, VOKA, and Beci, with support from Wallonie Entreprendre, finance&invest.brussels, and PMV, this event is part of the Entrepreneurship World Cup.

An international competition in the heart of Brussels

This national final will bring together Belgium’s most promising startups and scale-ups. Selected companies will have the opportunity to present their project to a jury composed of investors, incubators, and key players in the entrepreneurial ecosystem.

In just a few minutes, you’ll present your project, receive expert feedback, and build strategic connections to accelerate your growth, both in Belgium and internationally.

Who can participate?

The call for entries is open to startups and scale-ups less than 10 years old, across all sectors.

Why participate?

As a selected entrepreneur, you’ll gain privileged access to a high-level network within the Belgian and international ecosystem.

Winners will have the opportunity to:

• participate in the Entrepreneurship World Cup Bootcamp
• join the Global Entrepreneurship Network
• represent Belgium at the World Finals in Riyadh, gaining international visibility and access to funding opportunities​

Thanks to this support and these strategic connections, you’ll take your business development to a whole new level.​

Key milestones

• Through May 22, 2026: Submit your application via the official Entrepreneurship World Cup form
• Late May – early June: regional selections
• June 8–15: access to the networking platform for selected companies
• June 22, 2026: national final in Brussels

Participate in the 2026 Entrepreneurship World Cup

Apply by May 22 using the button below with the official application form for the EWC international competition.

During the finals, the top candidates will have the opportunity to present their projects live. Ultimately, we will select three Belgian winners who will be able to participate in the EWC International Bootcamp and compete to join the international elite.

Register here