Le Village by CA
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Le Village Voyage

Accelerating International Growth

From international ambition to concrete business opportunities. A guided growth journey for ambitious start-ups – first stop: France.

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  • Applications open on 2 November 2026
  • Edition 1 · Brussels → Lille → Paris
  • Preparatory Meeting: 19 February 2027
  • Working visit: 19–21 April 2027
  • Open to start-ups from Brussels, Flanders and Wallonia
  • Maximum 12 people
  • Price will be communicated on 2 November

Why Village Voyage

International growth takes more than ambition.

It takes the right preparation, in-depth market knowledge and, above all, the right contacts.

With Village Voyage, Le Village by CA Brussels is launching an international growth programme designed to support ambitious start-ups in exploring foreign markets, forging valuable business contacts and accelerating their international growth.

The first edition takes us to Lille & Paris, and it is open to ambitious start-ups from Brussels, Flanders and Wallonia.

The programme

More than just a business trip

Village Voyage is not a traditional trade mission. It is a targeted, guided growth journey that starts well before departure and continues after your return.
    01

    Individual intake

    We map out your international ambitions, objectives, specific business needs and challenges.

    02

    Strategic preparation

    A workshop on local business culture, sector insights, funding and subsidies, the French start-up and incubation ecosystem, fiscal and legal insights – plus a full briefing on your programme.

    03

    Tailored matchmaking

    Based on your goals, we identify relevant contacts, business opportunities and potential partners, and build a tailored B2B programme for your start-up.

    04

    Working visit to France

    Three days in Lille and Paris: targeted matchmaking, company and ecosystem visits, and networking across the Village by CA network.

    05

    Concrete follow-up

    An evaluation and follow-up workshop turn insights and contacts into concrete next steps and continued network activation.

“Not just a business trip – a journey from international ambition to concrete business matchmaking.”

Connect. Explore. Grow.

During the working visit, you gain access to the extensive Village by CA ecosystem and meet companies, experts and potential partners relevant to your international growth. Depending on your needs, these may include:
  • Sales & business partners
  • Corporate partners
  • Technology & manufacturing partners
  • Logistics partners
  • Legal, tax & regulatory experts
  • Funding & ecosystem partners
  • Co-creation partners

What can you expect?

Strategic preparation
International market insights
Targeted matchmaking
Access to the Village by CA ecosystem
Additional specialized matchmaking with an expert outside of Le Village
Relevant business contacts
International working visit
Concrete follow-up

Why Village Voyage is different

More value, less hassle

Many international missions stop at a single day, a group visit or a trade-fair booth, and leave travel, hotels and planning to you. Village Voyage takes care of all of it and builds the programme around your start-up.
All-in, one price. Transport, hotels, breakfast, lunches and dinners are included. No hidden costs, no logistics to organise.
A programme built for you. Every start-up gets its own B2B agenda, with meetings selected for its goals – not a one-size-fits-all group visit.
A journey, not a trip. Intake, preparatory workshop, three days in France and a follow-up workshop: support from the first intake in December until well after your return.
Open to all of Belgium. Start-ups from Brussels, Flanders and Wallonia are welcome.
A network that opens doors. Direct access to the Village by CA ecosystem in France, its corporate partners and its experts.

Application timeline

Places are limited. Mark these dates so you're ready to apply as soon as applications open.
Monday 2 November 2026Applications openSubmit your application online.
Monday 30 November 2026Applications closeLast day to apply.
Tuesday 8 December 2026Feedback to start-upsYou'll hear from us about your application.
9–17 December 2026Intake callsA first conversation about your international ambitions.

Save the dates

Selected start-ups commit to both moments – block them in your calendar now.

Friday 19 February 2027

Preparatory meeting

Strategic workshop and full briefing on your programme and B2B meetings in France.

Monday 19 – Wednesday 21 April 2027

Visit to France

Three days of matchmaking, company and ecosystem visits and networking in Lille and Paris.

Investment

One price, everything included

The all-in price will be communicated on 2 November.
For one fee, you get the full Village Voyage journey and a working visit with nothing to organise yourself.

The programme

Individual intake
Strategic preparatory workshop
Tailored B2B programme and matchmaking via Le Village by CA in France
Additional specialized matchmaking with an expert outside of Le Village
Access to the Village by CA ecosystem and network
Evaluation and follow-up workshop

The trip

Transport during the programme
Hotel accommodation
Breakfast, 3 lunches and 2 dinners

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Ready to accelerate your international growth?

Applications open on 2 November. Leave your details and we'll email you the moment they open, so you can be among the first to apply.
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