Deloitte Private announces names of 50 fastest-growing Belgian technology companies and 10 Rising Star finalists
Deloitte Private reveals top players in the Belgian start-up and scale-up world with the nominees for Technology Fast 50 and the Rising Star finalists of 2026.
Brussels, 29 September 2026
Deloitte Private today announced the names of the nominees of the 13th edition of the Technology Fast 50 in Belgium. In addition to the list of the 50 fastest-growing technology companies, Deloitte Private has also announced the 10 finalists of the Rising Star competition, which recognizes promising companies that have been active in the technology sector for less than four years. The Technology Fast 50 award is presented to the fastest growing technology company in Belgium for its revenue growth over the past four years. Deloitte Private will announce the Fast 50 winner 2026 and the various category winners during the Fast 50 Awards Ceremony on October 22, 2026. Click here for the full list of nominees.
During this year's Fast 50 Awards Ceremony, Deloitte Private brings together the most important players from the Belgian tech scene. By connecting start-ups and scale-ups with large companies, family businesses, investors and entrepreneurs, Deloitte Private aims to stimulate cross-pollination and further encourage technological innovation in the vibrant Belgian scale-up ecosystem.
"This year, more than ever, we see companies that really dare to do something different. They don't build on what already exists, they create new possibilities. On October 22, we will reveal who sets the tone, and I am convinced that we will discover surprising talent again. This is what Belgium needs: entrepreneurs who are not afraid to break new ground," says Yannick Van den broeke, Technology Fast 50 Leader, Deloitte Belgium.
Additional award categories
In addition to the fastest growth award, the 2026 Fast 50 entranet who has consistently ranked in the top 50 over the past four years and achieved the highest average growth during this period will receive the Most Sustainable Growth award.
One winner will also be announced for each of the categories below:
- Communications & Networking
- Digital Commerce
- Electronic Devices, Hardware & Semiconductor
- Enterprise Software
- FinTech
- Life Sciences & Health Care
- Media & Entertainment
- Mobility
- Sustainability
Nominees for Rising Star and Most Disdisruptive Innovator
Companies that have been in the technology sector for less than four years fall into the Rising Star category. On 16 September, 100 Rising Star candidates gave a first pitch to a jury of Deloitte experts.
The following 10 companies make it to the finals and have been invited to pitch again to the external jury of Rising Star on October 22:
- Chift - Gauthier Henroz, Matthieu Hertoghe, Henry Hertoghe, Brussels: Chift simplifies financial connectivity by providing a unified platform for businesses to integrate with multiple banks and payment systems.
- Introw - Andreas Geamanu, Laurens Lavaert, Simon Van Den Hende, Ghent: Introw automates B2B partnership management by streamlining sales processes, data sharing, and collaboration between companies.
- Leexi - Xavier, Carole, Baptiste, Matthieu Lombard, Brussels: Leexi provides AI-powered meeting intelligence and note-taking software that automatically transcribes and summarizes business conversations.
- Maurice & Nora - Thomas Butstraen, Klaas Bals, Antwerp: Maurice & Nora connects university students with seniors and families to provide affordable, screened non-medical in-home assistance services.
- Nuclivision - Maarten Larmuseau, Tomas Brants, Simon DeKeyser, Ghent: Nuclivision enhances PET imaging in nuclear medicine with AI software that improves image quality, reduces radiation dose, and speeds up scan time.
- Sirona Technologies - Thoralf Gutierrez, Gauthier Limpens, Brussels: Sirona Technologies removes CO₂ directly from the atmosphere using modular Direct Air Capture technology for climate impact.
- Spotable - Julie Dumoulin, Sebastien Vandendriessche, Pieter-Jan Philips, Ghent: Spotable is a construction tech startup that uses AI and geodata to automatically create 3D building models and generate instant renovation quotes for roofers and façade contractors.
- Spott - Lander Degrève, Manu Vanderveeren, Samuel Smeys, Leuven: Spott automates recruitment workflows for staffing agencies and recruiting firms using AI-powered ATS/CRM technology.
- Warren - Cedric De Vleeschauwer, Jos Polfliet, David Du Pré, Tijs Deryckere, Pieterjan Behaeghe, Ghent: Warren provides workplace financial wellness solutions to help employees manage personal finances and improve financial wellbeing.
- ZYGO.core - Erik van Winkel, Arne Depuydt, Zonnebeke: ZYGO.core develops autonomous robot and drone software with AI capabilities and digital twin simulation for industrial and defense applications.
"This group represents what the Belgian tech ecosystem can achieve: ambition without borders, impact without compromise. Their diversity is their strength. They prove that innovation is not tied to one sector or profile, but to the ability to dare to think differently," says Anaïs De Boulle, Scale-Up Leader Deloitte Belgium.
The Rising Star jury is chaired by Boris Bogaert, serial entrepreneur and co-founder of Pitchdrive. The jury consists of the following members:
- Veroniek Collewaert, Professor of Entrepreneurship at the Vlerick Business School
- Sophie Stegen, Head of Listing at Euronext Benelux & Central Eastern Europe
- Jean de Crane, Former CEO of Isabel Group
- Sam De Smet, Co-founder OTIV (Fast 50 Winner 2025)
- Elise Descamps, Program Manager at Imec.istart
- Claire Munck, CEO BeAngels, Founder and Managing Partner Scalefunds
- Filip Van Innis, Managing Partner at Fortino Ventures
The Most Disruptive Innovator award is presented to the Rising Star nominee who has developed the most revolutionary concept or product within a specific technology segment.
The Belgian Technology Fast 50 competition 2026 is organised in collaboration with Euronext, SAP and Vlerick Business School.
For more information, please go to www.fast50.be.
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