Become co-founder
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Gentrepreneur and Ghent University TechTransfer will be part of EVOLV – the annual graduate fair at Flanders Expo – looking for co-founders for young startups and spinoffs.
You're graduating soon and are eager to go to work in an entrepreneurial and innovative way? Become a co-founder in an existing startup or spinoff. You'll get the chance to help shape the future of a young business, while defining your own professional path.
Below you can already find a number of young businesses that are still looking for a co-founder.
Current opportunities
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Discover which startups and spinoffs are looking for a co-founder today.
DANS
Who are we?
DANS is developing an early screening method for autism using an instrumented sock. The smart sock is designed to detect movement patterns in young children that may indicate early signs of autism.
Who are we looking for?
Looking for co-founders with an affinity for bringing medical devices to market and/or with expertise in electronics for wearable technologies.
Contact information:
Frederik Leys
frederik.leys@ugent.be
website
DeepYield
Who are we?
DeepYield is developing an innovative, semi-autonomous vertical drilling solution to improve subsoil structure for agriculture. By enhancing soil aeration and root penetration, the technology sustainably boosts soil health and crop yields.
Designed for long-term impact, DeepYield’s one-time treatment can deliver up to a 10% yield increase over five years across diverse agro-ecological zones in Flanders and the EU.
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for a co-founder with expertise in agri-tech business development and scaling sustainable technologies, ideally with experience in mechanical engineering, automation, or precision agriculture.
The candidate should have strong skills in commercialization, partnership building, and funding acquisition to help bring DeepYield’s innovation from pilot to market adoption.
Contact information:
Muhammad Ali
muhammad.ali@ugent.be
website
HorseCompass
Who are we?
HorseCompass builds an information compass, reducing the number of ill-fitting saddles and equitation-related injuries in horses and humans.
Saddle producers, fitters, sports coaches and riders require reliable analyses of the modern sport horses’ back conformation, at a population and individual level.
Professionals express the need for better knowledge concerning which saddle sizes to provide for modern horses and this primordially in the withers region.
This project caters to this market opportunity by getting a ‘database with withers sizes (HorSize)’ and a ‘measuring device for equine withers (HorSizer)’market-ready.
Previous applied research provides the basis and in the intended business model both realizations will keep evolving and feeding each other.
Who are we looking for?
Looking for a co-founder/partner in crime to take the business lead and co-lead in product and R&D.
Contact information:
Annelies Van den Eede
annelies.vandeneede@hogent.be
iFungi
Who are we?
Fusarium Head Blight (FHB), a devastating fungal disease, threatens crop yield and safety. Current methods to manage FHB rely on uniform fungicide applications, which often lead to inefficiencies, overuse of chemicals, increased costs, and environmental concerns.
iFungi, a precision agriculture solution that integrates satellite imagery and advanced machine learning to deliver real-time, field-specific variable rate fungicide recommendations. This solution reduces chemical usage by up to 40%, improves wheat yield by 10%, and enhances crop health, benefiting farmers economically while reducing environmental impact.
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for a creative co-founder to lead business and marketing, with affinity for the agri-tech sector, entrepreneurial spirit, and the talent to build powerful partnerships.
Contact information:
Baraa Almoujahed
mhdbaraa.almoujahed@ugent.be
website
Messy Monsters
Who are we?
Messy Monsters turns household chores into an exciting team activity that promotes children’s independence.
The project combines an interactive app with tangible little monsters that escape from a “prison.” In this game, the monsters are the troublemakers: they have escaped and are causing chaos in the house! The goal of the family is to work together, complete household tasks, and return the monsters to their “prison.”
The prototype focuses on children aged 6–8, but the concept is designed to encourage a sense of responsibility in a broad audience in a playful way.
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for partners who are passionate about the combination of play and parenting:
• technical co-founder (the builder): someone who can develop the application and technically realise the interaction between the digital world and the physical game elements (such as the little monsters).
• pedagogical/behavioral expert: an expert in child psychology or behavior change who can help us scientifically support the “learning moments” and the development of independence in children (target group: ages 6–8). We are also open to collaborations with universities for research.
• creative/game design co-founder (the “artist”): to ensure that the transition from “task” to “play” is smooth and truly engaging for a child.
Contact information:
Ralitsa Sharpe
marsharal@hotmail.com
RevOnc
Who are we?
At RevOnc, we believe that recovery after cancer is strengthened by the power of community and peer support groups. Our mission is to help reignite the spark for a healthy and fulfilling life by moving and growing together.
RevOnc's tailored rehabilitation programmes and engaging sportsactivities focus not only on physical recovery but also on mental resilience. Warm, supportive communities and peer groups ensure that you never feel alone. Together, obstacles are overcome, new opportunities are created, and a strong foundation for social reintegration is built.
Who are we looking for?
Join RevOnc as technical co-founder. You'll receive parts equity. RevOnc has raised 90k in funding up to this day and is close to commercialization. RevOnc is looking for a product owner. Someone driven and dedicated to move our product to a different level. If you are driven to make a lasting impact on the health world, please contact us.
Contact information:
Yorin De Smet
yorin@revonc.be
website
Smart Travel Companion
Who are we?
Travelers are increasingly looking to leave the beaten path, as traditional hotspots have become overcrowded, pushing them in search of more authentic experiences and better guidance. Countries in Central, East and South Africa like Rwanda and Uganda offer a wealth of community-based and adventurous activities off the beaten track, yet these remain difficult to access.
Cultural differences, lack of transparency, and communication barriers often drive travelers toward conventional activities such as safaris, leaving much of the region’s cultural and natural richness unexplored and local communities underrepresented in tourism benefits.
Our proposal introduces a (web and mobile) application that enriches the traveler’s journey satisfying these travelers. We are developing an innovative travel application that redefines how travelers experience adventurous destinations - providing support at every stage of their journey.
Who are we looking for?
SmartTravel Companion is looking for a commercial co-founder:
- You’re an expert in B2B and closing deals (SaaS sales & marketing).
- You’re tech-Savvy: fluent in "IT-speak" (APIs, CRM, AI) and passionate about the travel industry
- You’re entrepreneurial: ready to move to a rapid European rollout.
TheMission: you lead the commercial engine — managing the Benelux launch and securing investment.
Contact information:
Thomas Derave
thomas.derave@ugent.be