Bart Vercoutere is a visionary leader with a deep expertise in Sustainable Technology and a proven track record as a Fundraising Advisor. Known for his agility and insight, Bart combines assimilative capabilities with empathy, forging meaningful connections and driving transformative change in the sustainable technology sector.
As the former Hardware Director at Bringme, Bart played a pivotal role in shaping the company's trajectory, leveraging his technical prowess and strategic vision to drive innovation. During his tenure, Bart established a cleantech cluster, i-cleantech vlaanderen vzw, fostering collaboration between industry, government, academia, and society. His ability to secure over 30 million euros in innovation support for startups and corporates underscores his success as a Fundraising Advisor, empowering ventures to bring sustainable solutions to market.
Prior to his work in cleantech, Bart honed his expertise across diverse industrial domains, serving as an engineer, project manager, and commercial director at Royal Haskoning. His experience spans energy, industry, ports, infrastructure, and buildings, providing him with a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and opportunities in sustainable technology.
Bart's academic background includes a degree in Bio-Engineering from the University of Leuven, supplemented by Advanced Executive Programs at the Solvay Business School and the University of Rotterdam. A passionate advocate for knowledge sharing, Bart has served as a lecturer at the UNESCO Institute for Water Education in Delft, further solidifying his reputation as a thought leader in sustainable technology.
At Ventures4Growth, Bart Vercoutere brings his wealth of experience and expertise to the forefront as an Expert Sustainable Technology and Fundraising Advisor. His strategic insights and unwavering commitment to sustainability drive ventures towards success in a rapidly evolving landscape.