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Grant for Participation in Foreign Trade Fair / Niche Event (Subsidie voor Deelname aan Buitenlandse Beurs / Niche-Event)

Grant for Participation in Foreign Trade Fair / Niche Event (Subsidie voor Deelname aan Buitenlandse Beurs / Niche-Event)

Supports Flemish small businesses attending international trade fairs and niche events.

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The Subsidie voor Deelname aan Buitenlandse Beurs / Niche-Event is a rolling reimbursement grant from Flanders Investment & Trade (FIT) that reduces the cost of international trade show and niche-event participation for Flemish SMEs and business organizations. For international trade shows, the standard reimbursement rate is 50% of booth rental costs up to a maximum of €5,000; first-time or infreq…

Funds 50–75% of participation costs for Flemish SMEs attending international trade shows or niche events, covering booth rental, own-stand construction, and travel outside the EEA.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.9 weeks
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.25%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—

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Last verified: 29 Jun 2026Source: export.flandersinvestmentandtrade.com