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FIRST Entreprise

FIRST Entreprise

Supports Walloon companies through FIRST Entreprise to hire researchers for early innovation work.

Between cyclesPublic Service of Wallonia — Economy, Employment, Research (Service Public de Wallonie Économie, Emploi, Recherche)Belgium
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FIRST Entreprise is a continuous, rolling grant from SPW Recherche that subsidizes Walloon companies hiring a researcher for a 12-to-24-month industrial research project combined with a mandatory training placement at a recognised research centre. Applications are accepted year-round through a guichet system and SPW Recherche guarantees a funding decision within three months of receiving a complet…

What this grant funds

Rolling researcher-hire subsidy for Walloon companies employing a researcher for 12–24 months of industrial research combined with a mandatory training placement in a recognized research centre, with a three-month decision guarantee.

Key facts
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.13 weeks
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.12–24 months
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.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—
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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: www.wallonie.be