Dear Candidate,
Thank you for your interest in joining the next Cohort 2026 of Belgium’s 40 under 40, starting in September 2026.
The application combines a few key questions with a central personal statement. Through this, we invite you to share your journey, your current engagements, and what motivates your application.
Your statement should be written in English and should not exceed 6,000 characters. We value authenticity and clarity over exhaustiveness. AI tools may support language, but your voice and reflections should remain genuinely your own.
We will be in touch by June 18 to inform you whether you have been pre-selected for the interview phase.
Before you begin
- We encourage you to visit our website to understand the program, its activities, and the expected time commitment: www.40under40.be
The application form consists of 5 sections. Please ensure all required fields are completed before moving forward.
If a question does not fully apply to your situation, you may indicate this in your response. We recognise that each journey is unique.
Once submitted, you will receive a confirmation email with a copy of your answers. If you do not receive it within a few minutes, please check your spam folder or resubmit your application.
Only one application per candidate will be considered. In case of multiple submissions, the most recent one will be taken into account. If needed, you may contact us at contact@40under40.be
Only applications submitted through this form are valid.
The application deadline is Sunday 31 May 2026 at 23:59 (CEST).
We handle your personal data with care. More information is available in our privacy policy.
We look forward to getting to know you.
The 40u40 Team
Laurent Coulie, Gaëtan Hannecart, Diane Thibaut, Pierre Gurdjian — Co-Founders
