Grants & Subsidies for Entrepreneurs in Belgium
Belgium offers one of the richest public funding ecosystems in Europe. Between regional programmes — VLAIO in Flanders, Innoviris in Brussels, and SPW in Wallonia — federal support and EU funds, hundreds of grants are available to Belgian entrepreneurs. But navigating this administrative maze is a challenge.
BelGrant indexes over 95 grant programmes and offers personalised matching in 30 seconds. No more comparing dozens of government portals: answer a few questions and instantly discover the grants your company qualifies for.
Grant categories
Innovation & R&D
Grants for research, product development, patents, and technology projects.
Learn moreHiring & Training
Employment aid, social security reductions, training vouchers, and activation premiums.
Learn moreExport & Internationalisation
Funding for internationalisation, market prospection, and trade fairs.
Learn moreDigitalisation
Grants for digital transformation, AI adoption, e-commerce, and cybersecurity.
Learn moreGrants by region
Flanders
VLAIOVLAIO (Vlaams Agentschap Innoveren & Ondernemen) is the one-stop shop for Flemish SMEs. It manages the KMO-portefeuille, KMO-groeisubsidie, and R&D grants — a complete ecosystem for growth and innovation.
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InnovirisInnoviris funds innovation in Brussels: Proof of Concept, Proof of Business, and co-creation programmes. The region also offers support via hub.brussels for export and expansion.
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SPWThe SPW (Economy, Employment, Research) manages Walloon grants: enterprise vouchers, investment support, and programmes via SOWALFIN and Wallonie Entreprendre.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a subsidy and a premium?
A subsidy is direct financial support from the government that does not need to be repaid — it is a grant for a specific project or purpose. A premium is a broader term that can also include one-off bonuses, employment premiums, or tax benefits. BelGrant helps you find both types.
How do I know if my company is eligible?
Each programme has its own criteria: registered office region, company size, industry sector, project type. Our 30-second quiz automatically filters programmes based on your profile, and our AI assistant Lucas can verify the details with you.
Can you combine multiple grants?
Yes, in most cases. Belgian and EU legislation allows cumulating regional, federal, and EU grants, as long as the total aid intensity does not exceed the authorised ceiling (usually 60–80% of eligible costs). Each application must declare all public funding received.
What is the average amount of a Belgian grant?
It varies enormously by programme. The Flemish KMO-portefeuille goes up to €15,000/year, Walloon enterprise vouchers range from €2,500 to €75,000, and R&D grants can reach several million euros. The median for an SME is between €10,000 and €50,000.
How do you apply for a grant?
The process depends on the programme. For most regional grants, applications are made online through the agency portal (VLAIO e-loket, Innoviris, SPW). You generally need a project plan, budget, and company documents. Lucas can guide you step by step.
Is BelGrant free?
Yes, basic matching is completely free. You can discover the grants your company qualifies for at no cost. BelGrant also offers advanced features (alerts, saving, AI assistant) in its Pro and Expert plans.