Because the young entrepreneurs of today have the power to shape the world
of tomorrow

The VentureLab identifies and showcases the role that young entrepreneurs can play in creating a better world. We do this by helping them launch their entrepreneurial activities and develop projects that make sense for them and for society.
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Founded by the Université de Liège and HEC-Liège, the VentureLab has become the incubator for all higher education institutions in the Belgian provinces of Liège and Luxembourg.

It is available to everyone, regardless of academic background.

Get started!

Are you the one ?

To join the VentureLab, you need to:

Have an entrepreneurial or non-profit project

Be on your own or part of a team

Be between 18 and 30 years old

Be a student or recent graduate (must have graduated within the 2 years)

Be super-motivated and proactive

That sounds like me!

Apply

I still have a few questions

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The process

How it works

Discover

Before applying, please watch this video carefully. It will help you better understand
the key stages of your journey at the VentureLab, as well as the commitment and
motivation expected of you.

Apply

Still interested? Begin your adventure by filling out the application form. Show us who
you are, tell us about your project and your future ambitions.

Pitch your idea

After reviewing your application, we will invite you to come and present your project
and who you are in front of the members of our team. The goal of this 30-minute
meeting is to determine whether there is a mutual desire for collaboration. What
really matters to us is your entrepreneurial attitude and motivation.

Develop your project

Successful application? Welcome to the VentureLab! For a 1-to-2-year period, you
will be supported by an experienced entrepreneur and be able to benefit from our
network and all the tools you need to develop your project.

Sounds great!

Apply

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people supported

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projects supported

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businesses created

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experts by your side

Support

An environment that builds success

Journey

To help you move your project forward at a steady pace, we offer you a framework and key steps to take stock of your progress, your challenges and our collaboration.

Support team

Alone, we go faster; together, we go further. To get your project on track, you need the right people around you. With the VentureLab, you can count on the support of
staff members, experienced entrepreneurs (our coaches), a network of more than 200 experts and privileged access to our partner companies.

Skills

To help you create a useful and sustainable business in line with your aspirations, the VentureLab offers you a wide range of tools grouped into six skill areas that will
help you address all aspects of your future business, including legal, financial, marketing, communication, innovation, sales, target audience, impact and internationalisation.

This is who supports, co-develops and funds the VentureLab all year round

Because the young entrepreneurs of today have the power to shape the world
of tomorrow

To join the VentureLab, you need to: