The right space
turns passion
into progress
What is
GrowthDistrict?
GrowthDistrict is a 12-month launchpad for ambitious founders who are ready to take their business further. Housed inside MeetDistrict, each hub brings together five start-ups in one dedicated SharedOffice — a place built for focus, momentum, and unapologetic growth.
How it Works?
GrowthDistrict offers ambitious founders a 12-month program inside our hubs. Seats are limited, so the selection is designed to bring the right start-ups together: apply online, pass the first cut, and pitch your way into a dedicated space built for growth.
Why
Apply?
A home base
with impact
Team synergy &
like-minded founders
Community advantage & future growth
Room to shine
This could be your hub
Housed inside MeetDistrict, each hub brings together five start-ups in one dedicated SharedOffice — a place built for focus, momentum, and unapologetic growth.
MeetDistrict Gent
Inside Planet Group Arena with natural daylight, sustainable design, and easy access to the R4.
MeetDistrict Berchem
Next to Antwerp Ring and Berchem Station, with sunlit offices, vibrant common spaces, and underground parking.
MeetDistrict Diegem
Near Brussels Airport with direct highway access, featuring light-filled flex offices, private parking, and idea-sparking brainstorm rooms.
MeetDistrict Brussels
In the city centre with metro access at the door, offering bright offices, inspiring meeting rooms, and seamless city connectivity.
Join
the
Movement
Think your start-up is ready for the next leap?
Apply now and claim your place in GrowthDistrict — where ambition meets opportunity.
Meet
the Jury
Thibaud Dedier
CEO & Managing Partner at Durably and board member in several scaleups, Thibaud Dedier bridges the world of Fortune 500 organisations and entrepreneurial growth companies. With a background in economics and hands on leadership, he brings clear strategic insight and a strong execution mindset to scale future proof solutions and meaningful behavioural change.
Pascal De Greef
Pascal helps organisations grow through operational improvement and strategic renewal, translating long-term vision into day-to-day execution. He is known for bringing alignment across teams, processes, and market priorities, even in complex environments. With a clear focus on sustainable value creation, he offers a steady, high-impact perspective for companies entering their next chapter.
Johan Verrue
Combining entrepreneurship and academia, Johan Verrue is a Professor of Entrepreneurship at Ghent University. He runs several ventures, from innovative reusable cup holders to medical disposables and sustainable medical waste solutions. Believing strongly in experiential learning, he connects real-world business challenges with hands-on coaching, bridging the gap between education and practice for the next generation of founders.
Arnout Coeme
Arnout combines expertise in facilities, IT, and sustainability to shape MeetDistrict into a future-proof workplace. As a driving force behind the company’s sustainability strategy, he led the way to achieving key certifications including ISO and BREEAM. With a focus on innovation and responsible growth, he brings a clear vision of how smart infrastructure supports thriving businesses.
Inge Roels
With a strong focus on people and operations, Inge has been shaping MeetDistrict into a thriving ecosystem where talent and business can flourish. Her career reflects a deep commitment to building environments that balance efficiency with human connection. Drawing on years of leadership experience, she brings a sharp eye for growth, culture, and execution.
Who We Are
GrowthDistrict is a 12-month launchpad for start-ups that already have traction and are ready to take the next leap. We exist to give ambitious founders what they can’t bootstrap themselves: the right environment to focus, connect, and grow.
We’re facilitated by MeetDistrict, Belgium’s leading flexible workspace provider. That means our hubs live inside state-of-the-art MeetDistrict buildings, giving founders access to a vibrant professional community, seamless services, and inspiring workspaces — all while enjoying their own dedicated start-up hub with a raw, rock ’n roll vibe.
