BIG is more than basketball
It is an investment in the beating heart of Ghent: its youth. By supporting young people you nurture the next generation of athletes, leaders and champions. BIG shapes lives!
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BIG: Basket In Gent
Crowdfunding by entrepreneurs and a business community for entrepreneurs, to put Ghent on the map as a basketball city and to innovate together.
30+
members
50
members: our goal in 2026
€1,500
per year, excl. VAT
4
quarterly events
Are you self-employed, an entrepreneur or a partner in a company? Then our Basket In Gent community may be for you. Build the future of basketball in Ghent together with other entrepreneurs who want to put their shoulders under this project. Your contribution makes the difference.
Innovate. Professionalise. Unite.
On our agenda
- A video and data analysis project (Hudl) for talent development
- The first international youth tournament in Ghent (2026)
- Building further on top infrastructure and coaching for our youth
Why BIG?
BIG is a pioneer
Advanced technology such as data analysis and VR changes how basketball is played and coached. With your support these innovations can be developed further, so Ghent becomes a centre of ground-breaking sports technology and is put on the map as a basketball city.
BIG is worldwide
Through international tournaments and partnerships Ghent shows its ambition far beyond the city limits, and the world sees the talent and passion of our city.
BIG unites Ghent basketball clubs, schools and companies. That cooperation makes state-of-the-art facilities and technology possible, gives impact on policy and creates opportunities for young talent. So the roar of Ghent basketball will be heard worldwide.
What you get as a BIG Friend
- Access to a VIP community of entrepreneurs
- Invitations to the quarterly events where basketball and networking meet, so you see the progress first hand
- Exclusive benefits for you and your business relations
- The chance to shape the future of young athletes, so they can dream big and achieve even more
Your annual contribution is not just a membership fee. It is an investment.
€1,500 per year, excl. VAT
Early price: €1,250 excl. VAT for registrations before 15 May 2026.
Become a memberImpressions
The BIG event at the start of the season.
Meet the partners of the BIG business club
More than 30 entrepreneurs and companies already support BIG.
See all our sponsors
Become a BIG Friend
Register your membership online. Do you have questions first? Send the board a mail.