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The search for the 10 most innovative youngsters in Belgium bringing big ideas to life.
The Future 10 is a unique initiative that aims to support and promote the most innovative and entrepreneurial young individuals in Belgium.
Are you a young potential with a big idea? Do you want to take your idea, project or startup to the next level? Take your chance and apply for The Future 10.
The road to The Future 10
In 3 phases, The Future and SINC will search for the 10 most innovative and entrepreneurial youngsters in Belgium.
Apply
The first step to becoming a part of The Future 10 is to apply. Submit your idea, project, or startup and tell us why you’re the next big innovator in a 2-minute video.
The Future and SINC will review your application and select the 20 best candidates for the next stage.
Deadline: 8th of March
Pitch event
Once your application has been approved, you’ll be invited to pitch your idea at our pitch event on the 16th of March in Antwerp.
You’ll have the opportunity to showcase your idea to a panel of 4 industry experts. They’ll evaluate each pitch and choose the final 10 individuals to become part of The Future 10.
Join The Future 10
If you’re selected as one on the list of The Future 10, you’ll receive wide media attention and recognition for your innovation. You will be invited to present your idea at Future Entrepreneurship 2023.
With social media coverage and press articles, you’ll have the platform you need to grow your project and connect with the right people.
Apply now
Send in your application and become part of The Future 10! Submit your idea, project, or startup and tell us why you’re the next big innovator in a 2-minute video.
Deadline: 8th of March, 2023
FAQ
The Future 10 is a program that aims to support and promote the 10 most innovative and entrepreneurial young individuals in Belgium.
After reviewing all applications and pitches, we will create a list of these 10 innovative youngsters.
The program is open to students, young professionals, and entrepreneurs who have an innovative project, idea, or startup.
The age limit is set at maximum 27 years old and you must be based in Belgium.
Being listed as one of The Future 10 is an individual recognition, so only one person per project will be considered. Of course, the entire company, idea, or project will receive plenty of attention.
We are looking for innovative and entrepreneurial ideas in any industry, as long as they have the potential to make a positive impact.
If you are wondering whether your project fits in this description, submit your application anyway! You have nothing to lose.
You can apply by submitting the application on our website, including a 2-minute video description of your project or idea.
The deadline for applying is the 8th of March.
After the application deadline (1st of March, 2023), The Future and SINC will review all applications.
Short after we will contact you to inform whether you made the selection of 20 projects or not.
If you are among those 20 projects, we will invite you to pitch your project in front of a jury at our Pitch Event on the 16th of March in Antwerp.
It is the jury, made up of industry experts, who will select the final Future 10.
You will receive media attention, both on social media and in the press, to help grow your project.
You’ll also have the opportunity to connect with the right people and receive support and resources to bring your idea to life.
The exact support and resources will vary depending on your project or idea, but we will work with you to provide what you need to succeed. This may include mentorship, access to resources, and introductions to key individuals in your industry.
The Future 10 will be announced at our Pitch Event on the 16th of March in Antwerp.
After the 20 pitches, the jury will select The Future 10, and they will be announced at the Pitch Event.
If you have any questions about The Future 10, your application or the Pitch Event, you can reach out to Julie Bongaerts via mail or LinkedIn. (julie.bongaerts@thefuture.be).
You can also contact The Future or SINC via Facebook.
