03.09.20263 min
Le Village by CA Brussels: new accelerator
With the arrival of Le Village by CA Brussels, Belgium now joins one of Europe’s largest acceleration network. With 47 locations across France, Italy and Luxembourg, Le Village by CA has already supported thousands of start-ups and scale-ups in their growth journeys.
The strength of the concept lies in its unique ecosystem, where young businesses, large corporates, investors and experts all strengthen one another.
Not an incubator, but an accelerator
Le Village by CA is not aimed at start-ups at the idea stage. Its focus is on companies that have already demonstrated market potential and are ready to take the next step in their growth.
These businesses gain access to expertise, opportunities and a broad professional network. In turn, companies benefit from fresh ideas, technological insights and potential partners.
This interaction lies at the heart of Le Village by CA’s mission. Start-ups bring entrepreneurial spirit, agility and innovative thinking. Larger organisations contribute experience, market knowledge and access to established networks. By bringing these worlds together, new opportunities emerge for the wider ecosystem.
A home at BeCentral
Le Village by CA Brussels will be based at BeCentral, the tech campus located above Brussels-Central station. In the heart of this vibrant environment, where thousands of entrepreneurs, students, companies and organisations come together every day, the project aims to play a central role in Belgium’s entrepreneurial landscape.
More than just a workplace, the Brussels hub aspires to become a key meeting point where ideas, talent and entrepreneurship converge.
Support for ambitious entrepreneurs
Growth requires more than a good idea. That is why Le Village by CA offers tailored support to start-ups and scale-ups at different stages of development.
The network helps young businesses reduce the risks associated with growth, while also supporting SMEs, large corporations and institutions in their innovation and growth strategies. This interaction creates new perspectives and commercial opportunities.
Companies looking to innovate can also find support here. By connecting them directly with entrepreneurial players, Le Village by CA builds a bridge between established organisations and emerging talent. The result is an environment where ideas can be tested, refined and developed more quickly.
Proven impact across Europe
Since its creation in 2014, Le Village by CA has grown into a network active in several European countries. More than 3,000 start-ups have already benefited from it, while over 900 partner companies are involved in the network.
Together, these businesses have raised more than €5 billion in funding and created more than 40,000 jobs. Le Village by CA thus demonstrates that collaboration not only creates opportunities, but also leads to tangible economic results.
A strong Belgian network
Le Village by CA Brussels brings together several entities of the Crédit Agricole Group in Belgium, including Degroof Petercam / Indosuez Wealth Management, Amundi, CA Auto Bank, CACEIS, Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, Crédit Agricole Leasing & Factoring, Drivalia and Olinn Belgium.
According to Tania Kalavris, Managing Director of Le Village by CA Brussels, the goal is above all to bring together talent, expertise and ideas:
By connecting people and organisations, we want to create an environment in which businesses can grow sustainably, in Belgium and beyond.
Tania Kalavris, Managing Director of Le Village by CA Brussels
A springboard for the future
With Le Village by CA Brussels, Belgium is gaining more than a new hub. The project aims to become a catalyst for collaboration, entrepreneurship and economic growth.
Thanks to the combination of international expertise, a strong local network and a central Brussels location, the initiative offers entrepreneurs and companies a unique environment in which to grow, innovate and turn their ambitions into reality.
