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BelCham - The Belgian American Chamber of Commerce in the USA
BelCham is a not-for-profit organization based in New York that connects Belgian companies with opportunities in the United States, fostering collaboration and growth among its members.
Overview
What BelCham - The Belgian American Chamber of Commerce in the USA does
What BelCham - The Belgian American Chamber of Commerce in the USA is
BelCham is a not-for-profit organization based in New York that connects Belgian companies with opportunities in the United States, fostering collaboration and growth among its members.
How it participates in the startup ecosystem
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Operational profile
Organization status and context
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- Operational status
- Active
- Organization type
- Community
- Founded
- Founded in 1919
- Approximate age
- About 107 years
- Structured capabilities
- Community
- Last reviewed
- April 13, 2026
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Capability profile
BelCham - The Belgian American Chamber of Commerce in the USA as a community
Community overview
BelCham, the Belgian American Chamber of Commerce in the USA, was founded in 1919 by Belgian and American business professionals. It is headquartered in New York City and serves as a bridge between Belgium and the United States, facilitating business growth and collaboration. The organization aims to support Belgian companies in their endeavors to expand into the U.S. market.
Community focus
BelCham provides a range of services aimed at supporting Belgian businesses in the U.S. This includes facilitating access to resources, market knowledge, and connections necessary for success in the American market. The organization focuses on fostering a strong community of Belgian and American professionals and promoting cross-cultural understanding.
Member value
Members benefit from networking opportunities, access to market knowledge, and resources that facilitate business growth in the U.S. Members also gain insights through various programs designed to support their expansion efforts.
Membership
- Recorded members
- 430
- Pricing models
- fixed-tuition
Format and cadence
- Modality
- in-person
- Schedule
- rolling-admissions
- Commitment
- light
Availability
- Membership state
- Accepting
- Next recorded event
- April 14, 2024
Audience and fit
- Audience
- Founders · Investors · Operators · Students
- Benefits
- network-access, visa-support, and mentorship
- Program types
- community and bootcamp
- Selection criteria
- open
- Regions
- United States
Community activity
- Annual events
- 50
Events and activity
BelCham organizes various events, including panel discussions, workshops, and networking receptions. Notable upcoming events include: XR, VR, and Multisensory Storytelling in the U.S. and in Europe on April 14, The 21st Annual EU-UN Procurement Seminar on April 28-29, U.S. Readiness - Live in Belgium on May 5, and BelCham Annual General Meeting 2026 on June 18.
Notable members
Notable members include Charles-André Brouwers (President), Jo Vander Stuyft (Treasurer), Aline Muylaert (Co-Founder, Go Vocal), Nathaniel Lucek (Secretary General), and Doug Gross (CEO, NGDATA).
Common questions
What to know about BelCham - The Belgian American Chamber of Commerce in the USA
Upseed classifies BelCham - The Belgian American Chamber of Commerce in the USA under the Community organization type. Its current public profile includes community capabilities.
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Source basis
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Last reviewed
April 13, 2026
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