About Us
FTI is an incubator where public and private partners join forces to unlock the power of AI and data for the greater good.
A great story starts with a great team
FTI is led by CEO Frank Hamerlinck, a serial entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience in the technology sector. He’s surrounded by a diverse team of business developers, project leads, health and learning experts, marketers and operational talent, each bringing their own perspective and drive. Together, they make things happen, and they're ready to build with others!
A unique, powerful coalition
FTI was established at the end of 2023 as a partnership between Brussels Airport Company, Cegeka, COI vzw, De Cronos Groep, KBC, Proximus, Telenet and the Flemish Government. This coalition unites public and private strengths to build solutions that position Flanders as a global player in data-driven innovation.
Fueling innovation in Flanders, and beyond
We drive the development and growth of Flemish businesses that embrace data-driven innovation to improve lives. As an incubator, we bring people and ideas together to co-create real-world solutions.
Our Board Members
Our board consists of experts from the tech world and beyond — bold leaders with deep expertise, an entrepreneurial mind and innovative genes.
Hubert Flahaux
Brussels Airport Company
Tim Buyse (Chairman)
COI
Geert Rottier
Cegeka
Sam Bambust
Cronos Groep
Stéphane Bergmans
FTI vzw
Sigrid De Wever
KBC
Fabrice De Windt
Proximus
Piet Porteman
Telenet
Jan Smedts
Vlaamse Overheid
Patrick Verjans
Vlaamse Overheid
Our 4 Core Vibes
We believe innovation happens in strong, connected communities & teams — powered by the vibes: Commit, Collaborate, Care & Celebrate.
Commit
Standing behind ideas and seeing them through.
Collaborate
Uniting people and perspectives to spark innovation.
Care
Valuing our team and partners, working together toward a better future.
Celebrate
Having fun along the way and sharing what we achieve.
Meet the FTI Team
At Flanders Technology & Innovation, we’re a dynamic crew of strategists, builders, and storytellers driving data-powered progress in health, energy, mobility, learning, and entertainment.From partnerships to product, community to comms — we connect the dots to turn innovation into impact.
Holly Walsh
Marketing Manager
Judith Derycke
Product Manager
Frank Hamerlinck
CEO
Louis Behaeghe
Strategic Partnership Manager
Camille Van Engelen
Project Manager
Eveline Hagenbeek
Content Creator