Brussels Business Grants & Subsidies
The Brussels-Capital Region has a rich support ecosystem for innovative companies, exporters, and employers. Innoviris, hub.brussels, Actiris, and finance&invest.brussels offer dozens of programmes tailored to Brussels SMEs.
Find my Brussels grantsThe Brussels business support ecosystem
The Brussels-Capital Region focuses its support around four key actors: Innoviris for innovation and R&D, hub.brussels for internationalisation and coaching, finance&invest.brussels for financing, and Actiris for employment and activation.
Whether you’re a tech startup, a growing SME, or a self-employed professional, the region offers grants ranging from a few thousand euros (enterprise vouchers) to several hundred thousand euros (Innoviris PoC/PoB). BelGrant helps you identify the programmes you qualify for in 30 seconds.
Key Brussels programmes
Innoviris Proof of Concept
Validate your innovative concept with funding for prototyping, market testing, and feasibility studies in Brussels.
Up to €200,000
Brussels SMEs with an innovative project
Innoviris Proof of Business
Bridge from validated concept to market launch with support for business model development and commercialisation.
Up to €100,000
SMEs with a validated innovative concept
Activa employment premium
Activation premium for Brussels employers hiring long-term unemployed jobseekers, paid as a monthly wage subsidy.
Up to €15,900
Brussels employers
hub.brussels — Export support
Internationalisation support: market prospection, trade fair participation, economic missions, and export coaching.
Variable
Brussels-based exporting companies
finance&invest.brussels
Subordinated loans, equity stakes, and guarantees for Brussels SMEs in growth or investment phases.
Up to €500,000+
Brussels SMEs with a growth project
Innoviris Co-creation
Co-creation programmes between companies, universities, and Brussels research centres for innovative projects with social or economic impact.
Variable
Brussels-based consortia
Who qualifies for Brussels grants?
Registered in Brussels
Your company must have its registered office or an operating unit in the Brussels-Capital Region.
SME or startup
Most programmes target SMEs (< 250 employees) and startups, with higher funding rates for smaller businesses.
Compliant with ONSS
No outstanding social or tax debts. Companies must be in good standing with their legal obligations.
Eligible project
The project must fit the programme scope: innovation, hiring, export, investment, or training.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Innoviris only for tech companies?
No. Innoviris supports innovation broadly: technological, social, and methodological. A services SME can apply if its project brings genuine innovation to its sector.
How long does an Innoviris application take?
Proof of Concept typically takes 6–10 weeks to evaluate. Proof of Business is often faster, around 4–8 weeks. Specific calls for projects have their own timelines.
Can I combine Innoviris grants with other subsidies?
Yes, within the maximum allowed aid intensity. You can combine Innoviris with federal or EU grants, provided you declare all public funding.
My company is bilingual FR/NL in Brussels, does that matter?
No negative impact. Brussels is officially bilingual and Innoviris and hub.brussels programmes accept applications in French or Dutch.
What is finance&invest.brussels?
It’s the regional financing body. It offers subordinated loans, guarantees, and equity stakes for Brussels SMEs, often at more favourable terms than banks.
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