Get Your Startup's Tech Foundation Built Right
Stop burning precious funding on slow tech hires, rebuilding shaky foundations, or risky freelancer bets. We build & scale your robust tech stack efficiently so you can focus on growth.
Stuck on the Tech Hamster Wheel?
Many Belgian early-stage founders face these common, critical tech challenges:
Building or scaling a product without a clear tech starting point.
Founders lose excessive time managing developers or deciphering tech.
Early tech choices risk limiting future growth potential.
Finding and affording experienced tech talent is extremely difficult at this stage.
Costly tech mistakes frequently hinder or sink early-stage startups.
Maintaining predictable tech costs while finding PMF is a constant struggle.
Your Instant, Expert Tech Founding Team
We partner with pre-seed and seed startups across Belgium to build, scale, and manage their entire tech division - from architecture and strategy to coding and infrastructure.
Whether you're building your V1 or scaling post-MVP, think of us as your experienced, on-demand tech team , laser-focused on building robust, scalable technology efficiently.
We handle the tech complexity so you can focus entirely on your core business: building, growing, and fundraising.
Our Core Founder Team, Extended Expertise
We're not a faceless agency, but hands-on tech experts with extensive startup experience. We've been in the trenches with founders, building new tech products from scratch and scaling existing platforms. This experience means we know how to translate your vision into reality efficiently, navigating the resource and time constraints of the startup world.
The Architect & Strategist
"With over 20 years of experience building tech products and leading teams, I bring deep technical expertise and business acumen. Having founded and scaled multiple ventures, I understand the critical balance between speed, quality, and resource efficiency that early-stage startups in Belgium need. My approach combines pragmatic architecture with strategic vision, ensuring your tech supports both immediate goals and future growth."
The Builder & Innovator
"I am obsessed with execution and turning ideas into reality. As a senior full-stack engineer, I excel at building complete technology stacks - from backend logic and cloud infrastructure to slick frontends and custom automated processes. I constantly explore cutting-edge solutions, including AI, to give your startup a competitive edge and ensure your infrastructure is reliable, scalable, and efficient."
Our Shared DNA: The The Innovation Factory Philosophy
Business-Driven Development
We align all technical decisions with your business goals, prioritizing features that create the most value and drive your key metrics.
Partnership Mindset
We see ourselves as an extension of your team, bringing transparency, clear communication, and collaborative problem-solving to every challenge.
Efficiency First
We optimize for rapid progress without sacrificing quality, choosing proven solutions over reinventing the wheel when appropriate.
Scalable By Design
We build foundations that support exponential growth, avoiding technical debt that would slow you down when you need to scale.
What Belgian Startup Founders Say About Us
"Working with The Innovation Factory was crucial for IONNYK. They expertly handled all the tech complexity, building a robust and scalable foundation that allowed us to focus entirely on our core art-tech innovation. They weren't just vendors; they were true partners in bringing our vision to life."
We partner with visionary founders across Belgium to build the technology that powers their growth and secures investment.
Lean Process Packs
Solutions for Every Startup Stage
Our focused packs tackle immediate tech challenges efficiently, setting you up for long-term success. Choose what aligns with your needs, or let's customize.
Pack Strategy
Define your core idea and de-risk your venture. We map out the leanest path to a testable MVP.
Key Deliverables:
- Deep Dive Workshop: Core Idea & Riskiest Hypotheses
- MVP Definition & Feature Prioritization
- High-Level Tech Stack Recommendation
- Output: Clear MVP Scope & Phased Plan
Pack Seed
Establish foundational digital presence and essential remote ops tools. Perfect for interest validation and efficient teamwork.
Key Deliverables:
- Professionally Designed Landing Page
- Robust Email Infrastructure (Deliverability focused)
- Remote Collaboration Tools Setup
- Basic CRM Setup (e.g., Hubspot)
Pack Feedback Loop
Implement the Build-Measure-Learn cycle. Setup analytics, A/B testing, and initial acquisition funnels.
Key Deliverables:
- Advertising Channel Setup (e.g., Newsletter, Meta)
- Google Analytics Integration & Dashboard
- A/B Testing Website Framework (up to 3 iterations)
- Hubspot Acquisition Funnel Setup
- Customized Reporting Structure
MVP Development Packs
Build Your Vision, Iteration by Iteration
Our MVP Development Packs use a rapid, 3-iteration, time-boxed approach. We cater to various MVP types (Landing Pages, Video/Functional Prototypes) based on your validation needs.
Small MVP Pack
Perfect for rapid validation of a single, critical business assumption or core feature. We deliver a lean, functional prototype or a focused micro-product to gather essential user feedback and inform your next strategic move, fast.
Key Focus Areas:
- Targeted development of 1 core feature or hypothesis.
- Iterative build over focused cycles (e.g., Logic -> Basic UI -> Test & Deploy).
- Deployment to a simple, shareable testing environment.
- Basic feedback mechanism integration (e.g., embedded form, simple analytics).
- Outcome: A tangible asset for initial user testing & a clear 'Go/No-Go' insight.
Medium MVP Pack
Build a functional V1 product with 2-3 interconnected core features, designed for early adopter engagement. This pack focuses on delivering a core user journey with essential functionalities like user accounts and data persistence, ready for initial product-market fit exploration.
Key Focus Areas:
- Development of 2-3 core features forming a primary user value loop.
- Setup on a foundational scalable cloud environment for early users.
- Secure user registration, login, profile management, and core data handling.
- Integration of key analytics for tracking user engagement and behavior.
- Essential technical documentation for core modules.
Large MVP Pack
For ambitious startups needing a market-ready V1 with greater feature depth, initial third-party integrations, or more complex user interactions. We deliver a robust, polished product built on a scalable architecture, prepared for initial growth and go-to-market activities.
Key Focus Areas:
- Comprehensive V1 development: 3-5 key features, potentially including an admin panel or advanced user roles.
- Robust and scalable cloud architecture design & implementation (e.g., containerization considerations, managed database services, CI/CD pipeline setup).
- Integration of 1-2 critical third-party services (e.g., payments, mapping, notifications).
- Implementation of a refined UI/UX based on a consistent design language or provided mockups.
- Enhanced security practices implemented.
- Detailed technical documentation and knowledge transfer.
Your Startup's Secret Weapon: Elite Tech Talent, On-Demand.
Stop burning runway on bloated teams and slow hires. Get access to a roster of Tier-1 tech professionals, from fractional CTOs to specialized developers, exactly when you need them, for precisely how long you need them.
Unlock Top-Tier Expertise
No Retainers. No HR. Pure Output.
Your Dedicated Tech Arsenal Includes:
The market doesn't wait. Your tech shouldn't either. Swap costly delays for decisive action. This isn't just outsourcing; it's strategic leverage.
Deploy Your On-Demand TeamTech Due Diligence: Clarity for VCs & Confidence for Startups
For Founders: Navigate VC Talks with Confidence
Prepare your startup for investor scrutiny. Our comprehensive tech audit helps you identify strengths, proactively address weaknesses, and present a compelling, transparent view of your technology. Be ready to answer tough questions and showcase your true potential.
Prepare for Due DiligenceFor Investors: Make Informed Decisions
Gain crucial, unbiased insights into a startup's technical foundation. Our independent audit thoroughly assesses the tech stack, security posture, scalability, and potential risks, providing you with the clarity needed to make sound investment decisions.
Request Startup Tech AuditOur Comprehensive Due Diligence Covers:
Our "Founder Friendly" Guarantee
We stand behind our ability to deliver your key tech milestones effectively. If we fail to meet the core deliverables outlined in our agreed plan within the specified timeframe due to factors within our control, we'll apply a credit towards your next service invoice reflecting the significance of the delay.
Questions Founders Ask Us
Our process starts with a deep dive into your product vision, target users, and business goals. We combine this with our expertise in building scalable architectures from day one, ensuring that the technology not only meets your immediate MVP needs but is also primed for future growth and iteration. Constant communication and an agile methodology keep us aligned throughout.
Absolutely. For early-stage startups, partnering with us typically offers significant cost savings compared to hiring full-time engineers. You avoid recruitment overhead, salaries, benefits, and equity dilution. Instead, you gain access to a flexible, experienced team with diverse skills (from strategy to execution) often for less than the cost of a single senior hire, delivering value from day one.
We specialize in rapid deployment for startups. Our team consists of seasoned professionals who can quickly understand your objectives and integrate seamlessly. With our 'Process Packs' and 'On-Demand' talent, we focus on hitting the ground running, prioritizing key milestones to deliver tangible results and build momentum from the outset.
Change is inherent in the startup journey, and we embrace an agile and iterative approach. Our engagement models, especially the on-demand expertise and flexible pack structures, are designed for this. We maintain open communication, so if priorities shift, we can adapt the scope and re-prioritize tasks to ensure we're always building what's most valuable for your startup.
Your Intellectual Property is paramount. All contracts clearly state that any IP developed by The Innovation Factory during our engagement, including all code, designs and documentation is fully owned by your company. We ensure a transparent and legally sound transfer of all assets.
Definitely. We excel at partnering with non-technical founders. Consider us your trusted tech co-founder. We translate your business vision into clear technical requirements, explain complex concepts in plain language (English or French), and guide you through crucial tech decisions, empowering you to lead without needing to become a tech expert yourself.
Ready to Build or Scale Your Startup's Tech?
Let's discuss your current tech challenges and future roadmap. Find out how our on-demand team can accelerate your progress. No obligation.