StartUp.Wallonia: The new platform for Walloon startups and enhanced early-stage funding with StartUp Boost
WE officially launches StartUp.Wallonia, a platform dedicated to the visibility and clarity of startups in Wallonia. In parallel, WE is rolling out StartUp Boost, a new early-stage funding program designed for innovative young companies. Two complementary initiatives, one common ambition: to support innovation from its earliest stages and strengthen the competitiveness of Walloon startups.
A Central and Accessible Platform
The website www.startup-wallonia.be is now the official gateway for startups in Wallonia. It features:
- Existing support and funding schemes
- Ecosystem news and events
- Reference documents
- Inspirational testimonials (“Startup Stories”)
The goal is clear: improve startup visibility and facilitate access to key resources to accelerate their development.
Dynamic Mapping with Dealroom
StartUp.Wallonia also leverages Dealroom, the global benchmark for startup data. This tool allows users to:
- Visualize Walloon startups and scale-ups
- Identify active investors
- Track fundraising rounds
- Analyze sectoral dynamics
- Compare Wallonia with other international regions
Using objective indicators, Wallonia strengthens its visibility and attractiveness on the international stage.
StartUp Boost: new Early-Stage Funding for Innovative Startups
Alongside the platform launch, WE is bolstering startup financing with StartUp Boost, the new “early-stage” pillar of the Walloon funding continuum.
A convertible loan up to €100,000
StartUp Boost offers an investment ticket as a convertible loan of up to €100,000.
The terms are highly attractive:
- 20% discount if converted within 12 months
- 25% discount if conversion occurs thereafter
This simple, standardized, and selective scheme ensures continuity between research, development, and market entry.
Who is StartUp Boost for?
The program targets Walloon startups that are:
- Less than three years old
- Developing a technological or digital innovation
- Addressing an identified market need
- Featuring a scalable model
The objective is to support high-potential companies during their first structural development stages.
Launching in 2026 with Multiple Calls for Projects
2026 marks the official launch of the scheme, with at least two calls for projects scheduled.
A Coherent Strategy Serving Walloon Startups
With StartUp.Wallonia and StartUp Boost, Wallonie Entreprendre (WE) asserts a clear strategy:
- Structure the Walloon startup ecosystem
- Enhance the visibility of innovative companies
- Facilitate access to early-stage funding
- Foster the emergence of regional future scale-ups
By combining a reference platform with a targeted funding tool, WE consolidates its role as a central player in economic development and innovation in Wallonia.
Are you a Walloon startup?
Are you developing a technological or digital innovation and looking for early-stage funding?
Explore the StartUp.Wallonia platform and check the StartUp Boost call for projects today. Identify the right resources and join the Walloon startup ecosystem.
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