Climate Technology Grants in Belgium — French Guide

Belgium's three regions each offer dedicated support for climate technology companies. Brussels channels climate funding through Innoviris and the Brussels Climate Fund. Wallonia supports green innovation through SPW and the Plan de Relance. Flanders uses VLAIO and the Ecologiepremie+ program.

At the EU level, programs like Horizon Europe, the EIC Accelerator, and the EU Innovation Fund provide additional funding for Belgian climate tech companies with strong innovation profiles.

This guide provides an overview of the main climate technology grant channels available to Belgian companies, with particular attention to the Brussels and Wallonia programs.

The Brussels Climate Fund is one of the most targeted climate funding instruments in Belgium. It supports projects that directly contribute to the Brussels Region's carbon neutrality goals, including building energy renovation, urban mobility solutions, renewable energy installations, and circular economy initiatives.

Innoviris complements this with innovation grants for Brussels-based companies developing green technologies. Smart city solutions, sustainable logistics, green construction, and environmental monitoring tools are all within scope.

Brussels-based climate tech companies should monitor both the general Innoviris calls and the dedicated climate-themed calls, as they have different timelines and evaluation criteria.

Wallonia has made significant commitments to climate transition through its Plan de Relance. Dedicated funding lines cover energy transition, industrial decarbonisation, hydrogen development, bioenergy, and sustainable infrastructure.

SPW's sustainability grants include the Chèques Entreprises program, which offers subsidised consulting for companies developing their climate strategy. This can be a valuable starting point for companies that need expert guidance before launching a full grant application.

Wallonie Entreprendre provides loans and equity co-investment for climate tech companies with viable business models. This is particularly useful for hardware-intensive projects that require more capital than grants alone can provide.

VLAIO offers R&D subsidies, feasibility studies, and the Ecologiepremie+ for Flemish companies investing in environmentally friendly technologies. The Moonshot program supports long-term collaborative research in energy transition and circular economy.

At the federal level, Belgium offers tax incentives for green investments, including the innovation income deduction and R&D wage tax exemptions. These can be combined with regional grants to build a comprehensive funding stack.

Companies operating across regions should evaluate which regional program best matches their project and apply where the main project activities take place.

The EIC Accelerator offers up to €2.5M in grants plus up to €15M in equity for breakthrough climate innovations. Horizon Europe funds collaborative climate research. The EU Innovation Fund supports large-scale demonstrations of low-carbon technologies.

EIT Climate-KIC and EIT InnoEnergy provide ecosystem support including funding, mentoring, and market access for climate tech companies across Europe.

Use the BelGrant assistant to identify which combination of regional and EU programs best fits your climate tech project and company profile.