To be considered for The Future 5, your venture needs to meet specific criteria: Innovative Solution: We’re looking for ventures that are actively working on innovative solutions to address current challenges in your field. Operational Product/Service: Your company must be operational, possessing a company number, and either a working prototype or a functioning product or service. Customer Base: While having a customer base is not mandatory, it’s a plus if you’ve already started building one. Age Under 27: To be eligible, you and your team members should be under the age of 27. Geographic Location: Your company must be located in Belgium.