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The City of Ghent describes a regional healthtech ecosystem with VIB, Ghent University (UGent), imec, and UZ Gent as central actors. The city places the current cluster primarily in south Ghent.
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The City of Ghent describes a regional healthtech ecosystem with VIB, Ghent University (UGent), imec, and UZ Gent as central actors. The city places the current cluster primarily in south Ghent.
UGent TechTransfer reports that more than 150 research-based companies have been created since 1982 and targets 8 to 10 new companies per year.
TechCrunch described TechWolf as a Ghent startup using workflow data for AI-based workforce skills intelligence and reported $42.75 million in funding in June 2024.
imec.istart listed a Belgian accelerator call open through October 4, 2026, requiring a technology product, a complementary team, and a working proof of concept. Wintercircus Startup Campus described an application route for eligible early-stage startups, with selection through an interview and jury pitch; the cited material does not establish a current intake window.
Startup ecosystem standing
Where Gent ranks
| Ranking | Edition | Listed as | Position | Since last edition | Trust | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Global Tech Ecosystem Index | 2026 | Ghent | #10 | No prior edition | B | Ecosystem, Finance, Growth, Talent, Innovation |
 Global Startup Ecosystem Index (cities) | 2025 | Ghent | #127 | No prior edition | B | Ecosystem, Activity, Finance, Business Climate |
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Raising in Gent
Investors based here, and the programs that take teams at your stage.
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Accelerators and incubators here see the earliest teams first.
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Campuses and communities are where teams form before anyone funds them.
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What the sources say about Gent
Wintercircus describes eligibility and interview plus jury-pitch selection for applicants.
Source: Startup CampusTechCrunch reported $42.75 million in TechWolf funding in June 2024.
Source: TechWolf raises $43M to take an AI-sized bite out of the internal recruiting gameTechCrunch describes TechWolf as a Ghent startup using workflow data for AI-based workforce skills intelligence.
Source: TechWolf raises $43M to take an AI-sized bite out of the internal recruiting gameimec.istart lists a Belgian call open through October 4, 2026 and requires a tech product, complementary team and working proof of concept.
Source: imec.istart Apply pageUGent TechTransfer reports over 150 research-based companies since 1982 and targets 8 to 10 new companies per year.
Source: Spin-offsThe city places the current cluster primarily in south Ghent.
Source: HealthTech
Questions about Gent
How does Gent rank as a startup ecosystem?
Gent is #10 of 325 in Dealroom GTEI (2026). It appears in 2 published rankings; the table above lists each one.
Are there accelerators or incubators in Gent?
Yes. Gent has 1 venture studio on record, including Entourage.
Geographic proximity
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