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