Accelerators

There might not be a more accurate description of the philosophy behind Antwerp’s notorious boiler room – and its resurrection into STOKERS, a creativity- and opportunity-sparking forum.. Affectionately referred to by locals as ‘stookplaats’ (the Dutch word for ‘boiler room’), this history-filled facility originally fired up its furnaces to warm the wards of the surrounding […]

We are innovation experts, and our mission is to help people become successful entrepreneurs. Our goal is to foster entrepreneurship and innovation, increase knowledge sharing and strengthen the bond between entrepreneurs from different backgrounds, through ideation and acceleration programs. KPI’S +60 programs +700 startups +4000 entrepreneurs “In my point of view there are two different

Michel Akkermans is a serial entrepreneur in fintech companies, private investor, advisor and board member serving on the boards of public and private companies and private equity funds. Amongst others, he was Chairman and CEO of successful companies such as FICS and Clear2Pay. After the global payment solution company Clear2Pay was acquired by FIS in

At OVOU we believe in building better relationships. We know that people are so much more than what fits on a piece of paper, so we created a way to showcase the entirety of who they are. One of the most basic human instincts is to connect—and the more we know about each other, the

A vibrant hub created by entrepreneurs, for entrepreneurs at all stages to connect, learn, network and grow their ideas. Founded in mid-2017, Startup Vancouver – the official Vancouver chapter of Startup Canada – is a volunteer-based organization that connects local entrepreneurs to the resources and people that help increase their ability to succeed. 2019 saw

GrantMe is a platform that provides students with the tools and skills to create a fulfilling future. Thousands of students use GrantMe to win scholarships, get into their top choice school and access high paying student jobs. As captain of the UBC women’s soccer team, I led the Thunderbirds to the 2015 national championship while

In marketing, the Engagement Economy is defined as the competition for the valuable attention and cognitive bandwidth of a target audience. It’s a very real and valuable asset that is becoming more complex and harder to attain with each passing year. But, this is not the Engagement Economy I’m talking about. Real engagement is not

When it was founded over 50 years ago, the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) consisted of a single campus in Burnaby, BC. Today, it has grown to five campuses, 50,000 students from around the world, and 190,000 alumni globally. As BCIT has expanded, so too has the breadth of its vision and depth of

Hi! I’m Michelle Kwok, a lifelong Vancouverite and the Co-Founder & CEO of FLIK, a platform connecting female founders/leaders and ambitious female students via meaningful apprenticeships. Founders get helping hands on their businesses from ambitious talent and apprentices gain invaluable career-relevant experience, skills training, and mentorship under established female leaders. FLIK wasn’t always on my

OUR FUTURE IS HUMAN In 2020, everything changed, except for who we are. When social distancing became our next normal, so did our deep desire to stay connected in isolation. No, I’m not just talking about Zoom happy hours. Virtual workouts, weddings, and graduations are just a few examples of how we creatively connected remotely.

It is the Vancouver AR/VR Association’s mission to make Vancouver and BC a world-leading hub for growing and scaling VR/AR companies. Through its leadership and advocacy, Vancouver AR/VR Association represents the region’s VR/AR industry and improves its global competitiveness. The association also promotes technology adoption, incubates early-stage companies, facilitates international trade, attracts foreign investment, and