ServiceUpdated on 8 October 2025
Venture building - Corporate innovation support
Innovation Growth Developer at Start it X
Antwerp, Belgium
About
Start it Ventures acts as a corporate innovation accelerator, helping large organizations launch new products and businesses with the speed and mindset of a startup. By fusing startup methodologies with corporate expertise, they guide companies through the entire innovation lifecycle, from initial idea to market launch and scaling.
What They Do
The core of their work is to facilitate corporate innovation by applying practical, hands-on strategies learned from coaching over 1,800 startups. They help companies identify new revenue opportunities, validate business ideas, and accelerate market adoption for new ventures.
How They Do It
Start it Ventures offers a structured approach organized into three main phases:
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Discover & Navigate: In this initial stage, they help companies explore challenges and opportunities through services like the Discovery Day and Inspiration Safari to generate and prioritize new ideas.
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Create & Experiment: Once an idea is formed, they use tools like the Maturity Assessment, Business Model Innovation Sprint, and Validation Tracks to test assumptions, confirm market demand, and build a solid business case before significant resources are committed.
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Develop & Introduce: For execution, they provide hands-on support through Venture Coaching and by placing an Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EIR) to help guide the product launch and build effective sales and marketing strategies.
Proven Track Record
Their methodology has been proven through numerous successful projects with major corporations.
Type
- Consulting
- Coaching
Organisation
Similar opportunities
Investment
Early stage investment in Energy Transition start-ups
Laurent Guengant
CEO at Studio 2050 Ventures
Paris, France
Expertise
Business and innovation advisor at VLAIO
- Energy
- Electronics
- Industrial Equipment and Machinery
- Automotive, Transport and Logistics
Elke De Rijck
VLAIO business and innovation advisor at VLAIO
Leuven, Belgium