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Development Project (Ontwikkelingsproject)

Development Project (Ontwikkelingsproject)

Funds Flemish firms advancing development-stage prototypes, pilot demonstrations, and commercialization preparation.

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The Ontwikkelingsproject (Development Project) subsidy is administered by VLAIO (Agentschap Innoveren & Ondernemen), the Flemish government's innovation agency, and targets companies with legal personality that are carrying out or planning to carry out innovative development activities in the Flemish Region of Belgium. The instrument covers the development of new or improved products, processes, o…

Subsidises development-stage innovation projects — prototypes, pilots, and demonstrators — by Flemish companies at 25–50% of eligible costs, with support ranging from EUR 25,000 to EUR 3 million.

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.—
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.50%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—

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