Development projects towards TRL-8 

What are the advantages of applying for a grant for a development project? VLAIO is launching a call for development projects with activities positioned between “development” (TRL4-7) and “production” (TRL8-9). Usually, a great idea is not immediately profitable for a company. Several steps often need to be taken to turn an idea into a successful business. If one of those steps requires development, you may be eligible for the development project grant. 

FI Group will help you with a clear project plan to make your ideas succeed and support you with a strategy to secure the necessary funding.

What is the purpose of the grant?  

Some development projects may require testing out the product, process or service – after extensive testing in controlled lab conditions – in real-world conditions of use before proceeding to scale up to the desired level. If these tests aim to gain necessary knowledge about clearly identified uncertainties at this stage of development, these activities may also be eligible for support.      

This call is aimed at projects moving towards TRL level 8, describing what still needs to be done before effective market entry.    

Who can submit an application?  

All companies with legal personality and with operational activities in the Flemish Region.

How much funding is there?  

The budget for this call is provisionally set at EUR 10 million.    

The basic support rate is 25% and the maximum amount of support per project is €3 million. 

Which costs are eligible?    

The focus of the projects is between the “development” and “production” phase. The product or innovation should be fully operational but not yet commercialised. This phase should look at how to take the innovation or product to market. There should still be sufficient challenges and risks involved and there should be a post-market (pre-marketing) phase.    

• The subject of the project focuses on activities towards TRL-8. Standard development activities are not eligible within this call.     
• Companies that have not yet received R&D support for a given innovation may also be fully eligible for this call.  

How do I apply for funding and what are the deadlines?  

Contact one of our expert consultants who can further support you in analysing, preparing and submitting your application.  

• Deadline for submitting the application is from 28 September 2023 to 30 September 2024. 

FI Group has 20 years of experience and wants to support you in understanding and exploiting the available R&D+I opportunities. Our experts are at your disposal to analyse your project. Together we will take the next steps in your innovative (project) growth.