turash/docs/business/funding/national/belgium/vlaio-rd/PROGRAM_INFO.md
Damir Mukimov 000eab4740
Major repository reorganization and missing backend endpoints implementation
Repository Structure:
- Move files from cluttered root directory into organized structure
- Create archive/ for archived data and scraper results
- Create bugulma/ for the complete application (frontend + backend)
- Create data/ for sample datasets and reference materials
- Create docs/ for comprehensive documentation structure
- Create scripts/ for utility scripts and API tools

Backend Implementation:
- Implement 3 missing backend endpoints identified in gap analysis:
  * GET /api/v1/organizations/{id}/matching/direct - Direct symbiosis matches
  * GET /api/v1/users/me/organizations - User organizations
  * POST /api/v1/proposals/{id}/status - Update proposal status
- Add complete proposal domain model, repository, and service layers
- Create database migration for proposals table
- Fix CLI server command registration issue

API Documentation:
- Add comprehensive proposals.md API documentation
- Update README.md with Users and Proposals API sections
- Document all request/response formats, error codes, and business rules

Code Quality:
- Follow existing Go backend architecture patterns
- Add proper error handling and validation
- Match frontend expected response schemas
- Maintain clean separation of concerns (handler -> service -> repository)
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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

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
  2. Check eligibility criteria
  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