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ICON (Interdisciplinary Cooperative Research)

ICON (Interdisciplinary Cooperative Research)

Supports cooperative demand driven research bridging Flemish strategic research centres clusters and at least independent Flemish companies.

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ICON (Interdisciplinair Coöperatief Onderzoek) is VLAIO's instrument for demand-driven, cooperative R&D projects in which Flemish research organisations partner with a minimum of three independent Flemish companies to develop new knowledge with practical industrial application. The programme occupies the bridge position between fundamental research and industrial deployment, combining a research c…

Funds demand-driven cooperative research projects in which Flemish strategic research centres or spearhead clusters partner with at least three independent Flemish companies to develop industrially applicable new knowledge.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Multiple per year
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
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.40%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—

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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: www.vlaio.be