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- 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
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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.
SeeBERLIN_COMPANY_RECOMMENDATIONS.mdfor 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 3–4 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
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
- Review VLAIO Development Project information
- Check eligibility criteria
- Prepare project proposal (permanently open - no fixed deadline)
- Submit application through VLAIO portal
- Note evaluation timeline: decisions 3-4 times per year
- 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