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Prospecting Trip Outside the EEA (Prospectiereis Buiten EER)

Prospecting Trip Outside the EEA (Prospectiereis Buiten EER)

Supports Flemish prospecting missions for market exploration beyond the European Economic Area.

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The Prospectiereis Buiten EER subsidy from Flanders Investment & Trade (FIT) reimburses Flemish SMEs and qualifying business organizations for the travel and accommodation costs of market-development prospecting trips to destinations outside the European Economic Area — defined as outside the EU plus Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway. Reimbursement is calculated on FIT's published forfait rate ta…

Funds 50–75% of forfait travel and accommodation costs for Flemish SMEs undertaking market-development prospecting trips to destinations outside the European Economic Area.

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