Brussels Grants for Businesses — Innoviris, hub.brussels & Regional Funding
Brussels-Capital is Belgium’s innovation capital with higher average grant amounts than Flanders or Wallonia. Discover Innoviris R&D funding, hub.brussels export coaching, and Brussels Economy investment support — matched to your company in 30 seconds.
Find my Brussels grantsBrussels: Belgium’s innovation capital
The Brussels-Capital Region concentrates its business support around three main funders: Innoviris for R&D and innovation, hub.brussels for export and commercial development, and Brussels Economy & Employment for investment support. Together they cover every stage from early-concept validation to full-scale commercialisation.
What sets Brussels apart from Flanders and Wallonia? Smaller geography but significantly higher average grant amounts. While VLAIO’s flagship KMO-portefeuille caps at €15K, Innoviris Proof of Concept starts at €100K and Proof of Business goes up to €250K — making Brussels the best-funded region per grant for innovative companies.
Top grants for Brussels businesses
Innoviris Proof of Concept
Up to €100,000
Validate your innovative idea with funding for prototyping, feasibility studies, and market testing. Ideal for pre-revenue companies with a novel concept.
Innoviris Proof of Business
Up to €250,000
Bridge from validated concept to market launch. Covers business model development, go-to-market execution, and commercialisation of a working prototype.
hub.brussels Export Coaching
Variable
Internationalisation support including market prospection, trade fair participation, economic missions, and personalised export coaching for Brussels exporters.
Brussels Economy Investment Support
Variable
Capital investment support for Brussels businesses expanding operations, upgrading equipment, or investing in sustainable infrastructure within the region.
Who qualifies for Brussels grants?
Registered in Brussels Capital Region
Your company must have a registered office or an active exploitation unit in one of the 19 municipalities of the Brussels-Capital Region.
Innovation component (for Innoviris)
Innoviris grants require a genuine innovation element — a new product, process, or service that goes beyond incremental improvement.
Active business with valid KBO number
You need an active registration in the Crossroads Bank for Enterprises (KBO/BCE) and be in good standing with ONSS/RSZ social security obligations.
Brussels vs Flanders vs Wallonia
| Brussels | Flanders | Wallonia | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main funder | Innoviris | VLAIO | SPW |
| Focus | Innovation / R&D | SME growth | Investment |
| Flagship program | PoC / PoB | KMO-portefeuille | Chèques-Entreprises |
| Average amount | €100K–€250K | €7.5K–€15K | €5K–€25K |
How to apply for Brussels grants
Check your eligibility with the BelGrant quiz — it takes 30 seconds and shows which Brussels programmes match your company profile.
Prepare a project description. Innoviris evaluates novelty and market potential, so focus on what makes your approach genuinely new.
Submit your application via the Innoviris portal or hub.brussels platform, depending on the programme.
Follow up within 2–4 months. Innoviris typically evaluates complete applications in that timeframe; some programmes run on periodic calls with fixed deadlines.
Frequently asked questions
Does my company need to be headquartered in Brussels?
Yes. Innoviris and hub.brussels require a registered office or exploitation unit in the Brussels Capital Region. A branch office in Brussels qualifies, but the entity must be formally registered there.
Can a Brussels company also apply for VLAIO grants?
No. VLAIO is exclusively for companies with an active exploitation unit in Flanders. Brussels companies access Innoviris, hub.brussels, and federal grants instead.
What is the difference between Innoviris PoC and PoB?
PoC (Proof of Concept, max €100K) funds the validation of an unproven innovative idea. PoB (Proof of Business, max €250K) funds the commercialisation of a validated concept with a working prototype.
How long does Innoviris take to evaluate applications?
Typically 2 to 4 months from submission of a complete file. Some programmes run on periodic calls with fixed deadlines, so check the current calendar on the Innoviris website.
Find the right Brussels grants for your business
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