As an entrepreneur, you've come to the right place in Antwerp. The Business & Innovation (B&I) department offers tailor-made support to entrepreneurs who want to start up or grow in Antwerp. A simple and digital service is designed to provide efficient support.

B&I makes it easier for entrepreneurs to start up, offers coaching or advice on specific business topics or introduces them to professional networks. B&I guides small and large entrepreneurs in their search for a business location.

Innovation is encouraged by B&I through regular calls for innovative projects. B&I also provides financial support for the organisation of networking events for entrepreneurs or for entrepreneurship coaching. 

B&I strengthens the ecosystems through innovative hubs for strong sectors in Antwerp, such as health, chemical industry, fashion and the creative industries, as well as making the economy more sustainable and digital. The diamond industry receives all the support it needs to secure its status as a world diamond city, with a focus on transparency and innovation. Entrepreneurs in the retail and hospitality sectors, who are putting Antwerp on the map as a city of experiences, will receive coaching and support to start up and grow.

All this support makes Antwerp a city where your business can grow. And that is what Your Business, Our Drive stands for.