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, 23^rd of June 2025 – from 9.00 AM to 2.00 PM
• After that, once a month (except in July and August)

• 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 the 23^rd of June:

• HEFBOOM makes financing more accessible for entrepreneurs who are struggling to obtain funding, including those in the cultural and creative sectors.

• 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.

• Business registration office Xerius guides startups through every administrative step, so you can focus fully on your passion and growing your business. ​​​​​​​

Participation is free, but signing up is mandatory.

We’d love to have you on the 23^rd of June.

See you!