Software development in Ghent
Biotech and tech startups. That economy shapes what Ghent companies ask us to build.
The projects we see most often for Ghent are SaaS MVP development, telemedicine & patient app and digital wallet & E-Wallet app, delivered remotely from India with 3.5–4.5 hours of daily overlap with Central European working hours.
Ghent at a glance
Business districts
Most of the activity in Ghent is concentrated in the city centre and Technologiepark. We regularly support companies based in these areas.
Economy and key industries
Biotech and tech startups. These sectors drive most of the software demand we see in Ghent.
Talent and universities
Ghent University. Local teams often pair with our engineers in India to add capacity and specialist skills.
Connectivity and infrastructure
Port of Ghent. We plan hosting, latency and integrations with this in mind.
Why Ghent companies invest in software
With biotech and tech startups, businesses in Ghent face growing pressure to digitise operations, serve customers online and integrate with partners. The most common requests we receive from Ghent are SaaS MVP development, telemedicine & patient app and digital wallet & E-Wallet app.
Because Ghent draws talent from Ghent University, many companies here run lean in-house teams and use NNT Software to add product engineering, QA, DevOps or AI skills on demand — with delivery scheduled around CET working hours.
How we would approach a project in Ghent
- Start with the workflows that matter most to biotech and tech startups — usually billing and analytics.
- Meet stakeholders in the city centre or online for a one-to-two-week discovery workshop.
- Plan hosting and integrations around port of Ghent and the CET working day.
- Combine your local team — often hired from Ghent University — with NNT engineers for design, development and QA.
- Release in two-week sprints and review results with your Ghent team every fortnight.
What Ghent businesses need from software
The core economy of Ghent
Businesses here typically need protected patient data, interoperability with clinical systems and validated, auditable workflows, and measure progress on appointment no-show rate, clinician admin time and data-sharing turnaround.
Payments infrastructure in Ghent
Payments infrastructure companies typically need high approval rates, local payment methods, payouts and automated reconciliation, and measure progress on authorisation rate, cost per transaction and payout time.
Pharma in Ghent
Pharma companies typically need protected patient data, interoperability with clinical systems and validated, auditable workflows, and measure progress on appointment no-show rate, clinician admin time and data-sharing turnaround.
Logistics in Ghent
Logistics companies typically need live shipment visibility, warehouse accuracy, carrier integrations and digital proof of delivery, and measure progress on on-time delivery rate, cost per drop and warehouse pick accuracy.
SaaS MVP Development for Ghent
A SaaS MVP is the smallest version of a subscription software product that proves customers will use and pay for it. For Ghent clients we usually begin with analytics (activation and retention tracking) and launch & iterate, then add discovery sprint and ux prototype. Pricing is set as per your requirements and budget.
Telemedicine & Patient App for Ghent
A telemedicine platform lets patients book and attend video consultations, receive prescriptions and pay online. For Ghent clients we usually begin with payments & insurance (card payments and claims data) and remote monitoring, then add booking and secure video. Typical first release: 10–16 weeks.
Digital Wallet & E-Wallet App for Ghent
A digital wallet app stores money or payment credentials so users can pay, transfer and top up from their phone. For Ghent clients we usually begin with bill payments (utilities, mobile recharge and subscriptions) and ledger & reconciliation, then add kyc tiers and p2p & qr payments. Typical first release: 12–20 weeks.
IoT Platform & Connected Device Apps for Ghent
An IoT platform connects devices, collects their data and lets people monitor and control them. For Ghent clients we usually begin with device provisioning (secure onboarding and certificates) and data pipeline, then add dashboards and ota updates. Typical first release: 12–20 weeks.
Example project in Ghent
Picture a public sector business in Ghent that needs a SaaS MVP development. Discovery and a clickable prototype take about two weeks; the first release — billing, analytics and launch & iterate — follows in 8–12 weeks.
Customers pay with Payconiq, personal data is handled under EU GDPR, the product is hosted on Google Cloud St. Ghislain, and the team reviews online application share and case resolution time every month.
Services available in Ghent
Hire Dedicated Developers
Full-time offshore React, Node.js, Flutter, Python, .NET and Java engineers working as your own team. In Ghent, a common first deliverable is frontend developers, often followed by backend developers.
Payment Gateway & PSP Integration
Card, wallet, bank-transfer and real-time payment integrations with smart routing and reconciliation. In Ghent, a common first deliverable is multi-psp orchestration, often followed by local payment methods.
Custom Software Development
Business software engineered around your exact workflows, approvals and integrations — you own every line of code. In Ghent, a common first deliverable is accounting & crm sync, often followed by dashboards & bi.
ERP Software Development
Tailor-made ERP for manufacturers, distributors and trading companies — production, inventory, sales and finance in one system. In Ghent, a common first deliverable is inventory & warehouse, often followed by procurement.
Hire Dedicated Developers for Ghent companies
For Ghent clients, hire dedicated developers usually covers full squads, frontend developers and backend developers. Tech lead, developers, QA and a Scrum master as one unit. Typical technology choices include Python, .NET and PHP, hosted close to Ghent for fast response times.
Payment Gateway & PSP Integration for Ghent companies
For Ghent clients, payment gateway & PSP integration usually covers reconciliation, multi-psp orchestration and local payment methods. Settlement matching, fees and chargeback tracking in one ledger. Typical technology choices include Adyen, Checkout.com and PayPal, hosted close to Ghent for fast response times.
Custom Software Development for Ghent companies
For Ghent clients, custom software development usually covers workflow & approval systems, customer & partner portals and multi-entity & multi-currency. Multi-level approvals, maker-checker rules and full audit trails for purchase, finance and operations. Typical technology choices include PostgreSQL, AWS / Azure and Node.js, hosted close to Ghent for fast response times.
ERP Software Development for Ghent companies
For Ghent clients, ERP software development usually covers quality control, finance & tax and production planning & bom. Inbound and in-process QC checklists, NCRs and CAPA records. Typical technology choices include PostgreSQL, Flutter (shop-floor app) and Barcode/RFID, hosted close to Ghent for fast response times.
Getting started checklist for Ghent companies
- Confirm hosting expectations under EU GDPR.
- Set a budget range — we shape scope as per your budget.
- Pick two success metrics from authorisation rate, cost per transaction and payout time.
- Write down the one process in your Ghent operation that wastes the most time.
- List the systems it must connect to — accounting, CRM, payments (Bancontact and SEPA) or messaging.
- Decide which languages users need: Dutch, French and German.
- Agree who in Ghent will join fortnightly demos and approve releases.
Localising Ghent projects for Belgium
Business in Belgium is mainly conducted in Dutch, French and German. We build interfaces, notifications and documents ready for those languages, format dates, numbers and EUR amounts the local way, and plan releases around the CET working day.
Payments Ghent customers expect
Customers in Ghent commonly pay with Bancontact, SEPA and Payconiq. We integrate these alongside global gateways such as Stripe and PayPal, with reconciliation into your accounting system.
Hosting for Ghent projects
For low latency in Ghent and compliance with EU GDPR, we usually recommend Google Cloud St. Ghislain.
Working with a Ghent team
A typical Ghent engagement starts with a video discovery call inside our CET overlap window, followed by a written scope and estimate in EUR or USD within 48 hours.
Nearby markets in Belgium
Mechelen
Biotech and tech campuses.
Bruges
Tourism and port of Zeebrugge.
Namur
Regional government.
Brussels
EU institutions, associations and financial infrastructure.
Antwerp
Port, diamonds and chemicals.
Leuven
University research and health-tech.
Next steps
Ready to discuss software development in Ghent? Here is how to get started with NNT Software:
- Share your goals, users, must-have features and timeline through the contact form, email or WhatsApp.
- Join a free 30-minute discovery call with a solution architect — we sign an NDA first if you prefer.
- Receive a written proposal within 48 hours: scope, milestones, team, timeline and fixed estimate.
- Kick off with a discovery workshop and see working software in your first sprint demo.