Starterslabo
Ontdek de chemie van ondernemen
Turn your business idea into a solid business plan
Follow our START! track!
In six interactive workshops, we’ll guide you to transform your idea into a well-founded business plan.
go from business idea to launch in 3 practical steps
Build your business plan
A strong business plan is the foundation of every successful business.
During five group workshops, you will develop your plan step by step with guidance from an experienced business advisor.
You will work on:
Workshop 1: Your business idea
What problem are you solving and what do you want to bring into the world?
Workshop 2: Market research
Who are your customers? What does your market look like? Who are your competitors and partners?
Workshop 3: Marketing strategy
How will you reach your customers and sell your product or service?
Workshop 4: Financial plan
Can your idea generate enough income to be sustainable?
Workshop 5: Organisation & operations
How will you run your business in practice?
By the end of these workshops, you’ll have the building blocks of a complete business plan.
Validate your idea
An idea only works if your market agrees.
In the sixth workshop, you present your product or service to potential customers and experienced entrepreneurs.
You’ll receive direct, constructive feedback that helps you sharpen your concept and get more insight in the market.
Get a feasibility advice
This is the moment where everything comes together. Your advisor will provide a clear and realistic assessment of your business idea, based on:
- Your business plan
- The financial viability
- Feedback from potential customers
- Your personal situation and ambitions
This gives you a solid basis to decide whether — and how — to move forward with your business.
follow start! in english – starting june 8th
| Workshop | Topic | Date | Time |
| Workshop 1 | Project Presentation | Mon June 8 2026 | 09:30 AM – 01:00 PM |
| Workshop 2 | Environmental Analysis | Tue June 9 2026 | 09:30 AM – 01:00 PM |
| Workshop 3 | Commercial Plan | Wed June 10 2026 | 09:30 AM – 01:00 PM |
| Workshop 4 | Financial Plan | Mon June 15 2026 | 09:30 AM – 01:00 PM |
| Workshop 5 | Organizational Plan & Co-working | Tue June 16 2026 | 09:30 AM – 01:00 PM |
| Workshop 6 | Market Validation | Wed June 17 2026 | 09:30 AM – 01:00 PM |
Feasibility Advice: date to be determined in consultation with you.
The entire program will be provided in English!
Do you have questions about this program? Mail to info@starterslabo.be
Your personal contribution to this program is only 215€, because this is supported by VLAIO.
Location: Provinciehuis Vlaams-Brabant, Provincieplein 1, 3010 Leuven
START! in a nutshell
Is START! right for you?
START! is designed for people who:
- want to start their own business
- already have a concrete idea they want to explore
- want to test whether their idea is financially, commercially and practically feasible
Besides building your business plan, you’ll also:
- strengthen your entrepreneurial skills
- learn from other aspiring entrepreneurs
- expand your network
How the program works
The program runs over six weeks, with one workshop per week. After the workshops, you will have a personal meeting with your business advisor to discuss the feasibility advice and your next steps.
What’s the program fee?
The full program costs €215 (incl. VAT). The real value of the program is €1,843.70, but thanks to support from the Vlaams Agentschap Innoveren en Ondernemen (VLAIO), participants only pay a small portion of the cost.
You can join the START! program if:
- You are planning to start a business in Flanders.
- You are committed to keeping your business based in Flanders for at least 5 years.
- You have a sufficient level of Dutch to understand written information.
- You are willing to further improve your Dutch during the program.
