StartSlim in Antwerp: monthly advice for new entrepreneurs

Every month, the city of Antwerp offers a free advice session for new entrepreneurs. You can sign up for free in advance and let us know whether you plan to start a business or have already launched one. Upon arrival at the advice session, we’ll briefly discuss which organisation is best suited to assist you, based on the status of your business, the challenges you’re facing, or any information you’re still missing.

Afterwards, you’ll have a one-on-one conversation with the right organisation to get the information you need. Whether you have questions about permits, regulations, financing, or location,… all our partner organisations are happy to help. And of course, you can always ask follow-up questions if anything isn’t clear.

• Entrepreneurs planning to start a business
• Entrepreneurs who started less than 3 years ago
• New entrepreneurs who need a service or product from the city

• Next edition: Monday, 15th December 2025 from 9.00 AM to 12.00 AM
• Do you have any questions about your business location? Be sure to join the information session on environmental permits to find out more at 10.30 AM

• Once a month (except in July and August). You can only register for the next edition once the previous session has been completed. The next editions are:​​​​
  • Monday 26 January 2026
  • Friday 27 February 2026
  • Monday 30 March 2026
  • Friday 24 April 2026
  • Friday 29 May 2026
  • Monday 29 June 2026

• Den Bell – 5th floor
• Francis Wellesplein 1
• 2018 Antwerpen

At StartSlim, several organisations will be present to provide startup advice and coaching, as well as advise on finances and permits. A Business registration office will also be present, where you can apply for your company registration number.

These organisations will be present during the advice session on 15th December:

• Microstart provides financial support for entrepreneurs through microloans, enabling them to start their businesses.

• PMV supports entrepreneurs with a solid business plan and management team by offering them tailored financing.

• She Didit provides business coaching for women with a migration background by strengthening their entrepreneurial skills and helping them start their own businesses.

• City of Antwerp guides you through the application process for permits and authorisations to start a business in Antwerp.

• Starterslabo helps assess the feasibility of your business idea and provides a safe environment for experimenting.

• Syntra supports start-up entrepreneurs in launching their business through personal guidance and advice from experienced entrepreneurs.

• UNIZO helps you develop a business plan, ensuring you're well-prepared when starting your business.

• VDAB offers free guidance to job seekers who want to start their own business (as their main occupation).

• VOKA Bryo provides personal coaching and access to a strong network for start-ups and starting entrepreneurs, enabling them to create a solid business plan and make their dream come true.

• Group S will guide you through every stage of your journey, from starting your business, taking out insurance to managing your human resources. Group S will also provide you with tools to support your mental wellbeing. You will become entrepreneur, but you won't have to do it alone.

Participation is free, but signing up is mandatory.

We’d love to have you on 15th December.

See you there!