turash/funding/national/belgium/vlaio-rd/PROGRAM_INFO.md
Damir Mukimov cdca1ea1a7
Reorganize funding programs and create application documents
- Reorganized funding program structure: moved standalone .md files into organized directories with PROGRAM_INFO.md and APPLICATION_SCOPE.md
- Created budget files for selected priority programs:
  * EIC Accelerator: budget_breakdown.csv and budget_justification.md (€1.815M)
  * ZIM: budget_breakdown.csv and budget_justification.md (€465k)
  * DBU: budget_breakdown.csv and budget_justification.md (€152.5k)
  * LIFE Programme: budget_breakdown.csv and budget_justification.md (€1.815M)
- Created team CV files for all selected programs (CV_Damir_Mukimov.md)
- Added application documents structure:
  * funding/applications/budget/ - Master budget files and templates
  * funding/applications/team_cvs/ - Master CV and team expertise summary
- Updated FUNDING_GAP_ANALYSIS.md to reflect completed documents
- Added APPLICATION_REQUIREMENTS_REPORT.md with detailed requirements
- Added PREPARATION_PRIORITY.md for application preparation workflow
2025-11-01 09:59:48 +01:00

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> ⚠️ **NOT SUITABLE FOR BERLIN-BASED COMPANIES**
> This program requires **company with R&D activities in Flanders** (Belgium/Flanders location).
> **Requirement**: Company must have R&D activities in Flanders, Belgium.
> See `BERLIN_COMPANY_RECOMMENDATIONS.md` for programs suitable for Berlin-based companies.
---
# VLAIO R&D Project Grants (Flanders) - Belgium
## Overview
VLAIO provides grants for industrial research or experimental development projects by companies in Flanders, with emphasis on innovative impact.
## Managing Body
Flanders Innovation & Entrepreneurship (VLAIO)
## Funding Type
Grants for industrial research or experimental development projects
## Funding Amount
- 25% to 50% of project budget (base 25%, increased for SMEs and collaborations)
- Maximum grant: €3 million per project
- Minimum subsidy: €25k
## Deadlines
- **STATUS: OPEN** (as of November 2025)
- No fixed annual deadline
- Rolling submissions ("permanently open")
- Regular development projects can be submitted permanently
- Evaluation decisions roughly 34 times per year
## Eligibility
- Companies with R&D activities in Flanders
- SMEs or large firms, possibly with research partners
- Must show innovative nature and impact in Flanders
## Thematic Focus
Open to all domains with encouragement for:
- Circular economy innovations
- Environmental benefits explicitly noted in applications
## Relevance to City Resource Graph
- Digital platform development from prototype to demonstrator
- Industry partnerships in Flanders
- Circular economy technology innovation
- Regional industrial impact
## Links
- [VLAIO Development Project](https://www.vlaio.be/en/subsidies/development-project/amount-development-project-subsidy)
- [VLAIO Eligibility](https://www.vlaio.be/en/subsidies/development-project/which-enterprises-and-projects-are-eligible-development-project-subsidy)
## Application Checklist
### Pre-Application Requirements
- [ ] Verify company eligibility:
- [ ] Company with R&D activities in Flanders
- [ ] SME or large firm (may include research partners)
- [ ] Must demonstrate innovative nature and impact in Flanders
- [ ] Confirm project is industrial research OR experimental development
- [ ] Determine project type:
- [ ] Single company project OR
- [ ] Collaborative project with research partners (increases funding rate)
- [ ] Calculate funding rate (25-50% based on company size and collaboration)
- [ ] Note: Minimum subsidy €25k, maximum €3M per project
### Required Documents
- [ ] Company registration documents (Flanders)
- [ ] Project description demonstrating innovation:
- [ ] Technical innovation details
- [ ] Market innovation potential
- [ ] Circular economy relevance (if applicable)
- [ ] Detailed budget breakdown
- [ ] Project timeline and milestones
- [ ] R&D activity description (industrial research/experimental development)
- [ ] CVs of key team members
- [ ] Partnership agreements (if collaborative project)
- [ ] Research partner agreements (if involving research institution)
- [ ] Impact assessment (Flemish economic/industrial impact)
- [ ] Environmental benefits description (circular economy focus)
- [ ] Technical feasibility study
- [ ] Market analysis and commercialization plan
### Application Steps
1. [ ] Review [VLAIO Development Project information](https://www.vlaio.be/en/subsidies/development-project/amount-development-project-subsidy)
2. [ ] Check [eligibility criteria](https://www.vlaio.be/en/subsidies/development-project/which-enterprises-and-projects-are-eligible-development-project-subsidy)
3. [ ] Prepare project proposal (permanently open - no fixed deadline)
4. [ ] Submit application through VLAIO portal
5. [ ] Note evaluation timeline: decisions 3-4 times per year
6. [ ] Plan submission timing for next evaluation window
### Project Alignment Checklist
- [ ] Project qualifies as industrial research OR experimental development
- [ ] Demonstrates clear innovation (technical and/or market)
- [ ] Shows Flemish industrial/economic impact
- [ ] Includes circular economy innovation focus
- [ ] Environmental benefits explicitly highlighted
- [ ] Demonstrates R&D component (not just commercial activity)
### Funding Optimization
- [ ] Consider collaboration with research partners (increases funding rate)
- [ ] Ensure SME status if applicable (higher funding rate)
- [ ] Calculate optimal project budget (€25k minimum)
- [ ] Plan for evaluation windows (3-4 times per year)
### Post-Submission
- [ ] Save submission confirmation
- [ ] Note evaluation timeline (3-4 times per year)
- [ ] Monitor for decision timeline updates
- [ ] Prepare for potential follow-up questions
- [ ] Have additional documentation ready if requested
## Application Tips
- Demonstrate clear innovation and Flemish impact
- Build partnerships to increase funding rate (up to 50%)
- Focus on technical and market innovation
- Regular evaluation windows - plan timing accordingly
- **Permanently open** - can submit anytime, but plan for evaluation windows
- Emphasize circular economy and environmental benefits explicitly