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Innovation vouchers

Funding for VSEs and SMEs for limited technical support in a research centre

Do you manage a SME and do you have an innovative project? Receive an innovation voucher of up to €10,000 so you can have your idea validated or demand an expert assessment in a research centre.

Are you eligible?

  • You are the manager of a small or medium company, which develops all or some of its activities in the Brussels-Capital Region.
  • Your scientific research project or experimental development project is likely to have a favourable impact on the economy, employment and/or sustainable development in the Brussels-Capital Region.
  • You must demonstrate your ability to finance your share of the expenses for the research project for which you are requesting funding.
  • Your company has fulfilled its obligations in the framework of previous aid granted by the Region.

All the details are set out in our regulations.

 

The procedure in 3 steps

  • Contact an accredited research centre.
  • Fill in the application form together with the research centre.
  • Submit your request by email. 

     

Other information

The aid is capped at €10,000 per calendar year per company and covers maximum 75% of the expenses excl. VAT related to the study.

The study shall be completed within 15 months.

After submitting your grant application, you will receive confirmation of your application within 2 hours. If you do not receive such confirmation, you must contact us in any case.

Looking for an expert in a specific domain? Research2B helps you to find the Brussels-based research team you need for your project!

Documents

Action Guide
Declaration regarding applicants qualification
Control sheet
List of approved centres

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