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Fast Track to Fund

Think like an investor. Raise like a founder.

Fast Track to Fund is a three-week intensive funding readiness program for Brussels-based startups preparing for their first significant fundraising round.

Developed by BeCentral as part of SustAIn, the first edition is led by BeAngels. Through hands-on workshops, expert office hours and direct feedback, selected founders will strengthen their financial foundations, define the right funding strategy and sharpen their investor pitch.

Who should apply?

Fast Track to Fund is designed for legally incorporated startups that:

• are registered in the Brussels-Capital Region or demonstrate significant commercial activity in the region; • develop an innovative and scalable solution, • with an MVP or initial market validation; • are preparing for a first significant fundraising round and have raised no more than €150,000 to date; • have not exceeded the EU de minimis aid ceiling of €300,000 per single undertaking over a three-year period; • have at least one founder working full-time or substantially committed to building the startup, and able to participate actively in English; • can commit to the full three-week programme in person at BeCentral.

Key information

🔝 10 startups selected 🗓️ From 9 to 26 November 2026 - from 9am to 1pm (mostly) - 3 days/week, from Tuesday to Thursday. 📍In person at BeCentral, Brussels 👀 Sessions primarily on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays 💬 Program delivered in English ⚠️ Applications close on 21 October 2026 📣 Selected startups informed on 26 October 2026 The application takes approximately 10 minutes. Selected startups will complete a separate financial maturity assessment before the programme begins.

Participation does not guarantee funding, investment or introductions to investors.