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
Said El Belhadji
Said has built a career at the intersection of tech and business growth, driving digital transformation and sales strategizing across complex organizations. With a past in playing a key role in aligning technology, market strategy, and operational impact; he brings a sharp sense of how scalable business models and execution systems must evolve together—ideal insight for start-ups navigating their next leap.
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.
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.
More to come…
We’re not done yet — stay tuned as we reveal the next wave of jury members shaping GrowthDistrict.
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.
