On February 24, fifteen founders took the stage. After a sharp and spirited pitch night, our jury — Jürgen Ingels (managing partner at Smartfin), Benny Debruyne (journalist at Trends), Christoph Bogaerts (partner at delaware), Peter Snauwaert (business developer at OECO Groep), and Bruno van de Moortel (Chief Marketing Officer at Xerius) — selected five winners that stood out the most.

They’re not ranked first to fifth or fifth to first, they just offer powerful answers to urgent problems.

Meet The Future 5 of 2026.

Maurice & Nora

The problem
The care system can’t keep up. Seniors want to stay independent at home. Working families need flexible childcare. Traditional care is slow, rigid, and overstretched. The result? A growing “care gap” that puts pressure on the Sandwich Generation — professionals balancing careers, children, and aging parents.

The solution
Maurice & Nora is building the “Uber for non-medical care.” An on-demand platform that connects families with vetted local students for everyday support — from companionship to childcare.

In Thomas’ words:

“You can get warm food delivered in minutes, Why not check in on someone you care about just as easily?”

Dailipharma

The problem
Active aging shouldn’t feel clinical or complicated. People want to keep moving and enjoying life without turning health into a daily struggle.

The solution
Dailipharma developed science-backed liquid supplements in easy-to-use ampoules.

Instead of complex routines or exaggerated promises, Dailipharma offers simple, science-backed daily support for mobility, strength, and energy — empowering people to stay active on their own terms.

DidactLabs

The problem
AI is everywhere in education — but it remains largely invisible: 92% of students use AI, but 94% of AI-generated content goes undetected.

Teachers can’t see how students use it. So, what happens to critical thinking?

The solution
DidactLabs provides a transparent writing environment where educators can follow the full writing process and AI interaction. Instead of banning AI, teachers can guide ethical use — turning AI into a learning tool, not a shortcut.

RevOnc

The problem
After cancer treatment, many patients fall into a “black hole”: the hospital visits decrease, but you’re still left with fatigue, pain, and uncertainty. Most patients don’t get the structured, cancer-specific movement guidance they need. RevOnc figured it’s time to change that.

The solution
RevOnc is a digital health buddy — a “Duolingo for cancer recovery”, as Yorin put it. It offers safe, adaptive, motivating movement programs patients can start at home to helping them rebuild their strength and confidence.

Aspilon Cosmetics

The problem
People with visible skin differences — rosacea, port-wine stains, or scarring face for example — often have to choose between effective coverage and skin health as most cosmetics don’t deliver both.

“You are judged before you even say a word,” Matthias shared during his pitch, “and for people with visible skin differences, that judgment can feel amplified.”

The solution
Aspilon Cosmetics develops buildable, high-coverage complexion products created by dermatologists and bio-engineers.

The result:

• Seamless, natural-looking coverage
• Safe for sensitive or compromised skin
• Formulas that strengthen and protect

“We want people to be seen on their own terms.” — Matthias

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What began with fifteen driven founders sharing their ideas on stage ended with five ventures that truly resonated — because of their ambition, obviously, but also because of their concrete, scalable solutions to existing problems. These are ideas that don’t just look good on paper; they solve real challenges for real people. Thoughtful, practical, and built to grow, they give a glimpse of the future we actually want to live in.

That’s what makes them The Future 5 of 2026.