SURVEY: The €90B Belgian Succession Gap: Mapping the Opportunity for Searchers
January 08, 2026
by a searcher from Universiteit Antwerpen Management School in Antwerp, Belgium
Belgium is currently facing a massive "Silver Tsunami." Research indicates that over 30% of Belgian SMEs lack a formal succession plan, creating a unique entry point for the ETA (Entrepreneurship through Acquisition) model in a relatively under-penetrated European market.
As part of our Master MBA Project and 2026 Startup Launch, we are conducting a deep-dive analysis into operator readiness and structural barriers in the Belgian ETA ecosystem. We are gathering data from MBA graduates, individual searchers, and seasoned operators to map the "Searcher-to-SME" fit.
We would likle to ask you to fill in a short survey to capture your valuable insights.
Link to Survey###-###-#### mins): https://uamangementschool.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3l6t1IejlYHZ9yK
Thank you for your support!
from Karel De Grote Hogeschool in Belgium
in Liège, Belgique