VLAIO Innovative Starter Support.

Details

• URL: https://www.vlaio.be/nl/subsidies-financiering/innovatieve-starterssteun
• Amount: €50,000 (fixed support amount)
• Guidance: by a VLAIO business advisor (and via the VLAIO partner who registers you)
• Goal: develop a proof of concept and/or proof of business
• Target audience: ideal for young and early-stage entrepreneurs
• Requirements (short): small company, < 2 years old, based in the Flemish Region; effort of at least 1 person-year or costs of at least €70,000
• Submission: rolling, but registration is always via 1 VLAIO partner (not multiple)
• Selection: after submitting you are invited to pitch; the jury decides
• Pitch days 2026: 20/21/23 Apr • 18/19/21 May • 29/30 Jun & 2 Jul • 7/8/10 Sep • 5/6/8 Oct • 9/10/12 Nov • 7/8/10 Dec
• Contact (VLAIO): +32 800 20 555

What is Innovative Starter Support?

Innovative Starter Support is a VLAIO measure for innovative starters with strong growth potential. You receive a fixed support amount of €50,000 and guidance by a VLAIO business advisor. The supported project is meant to develop a proof of concept and/or a proof of business.

Who is it for?

• Small companies that are less than 2 years old
• Based in the Flemish Region

Key requirements (short)

• The planned effort must be at least 1 person-year or a cost of €70,000.

How to register & selection

1. Register via a VLAIO partner (a partner can forward a limited number of starters).
2. Submit (rolling, but processing is organised per evaluation period).
3. Pitch after submission.
4. Jury decision based on your pitch and file.

If an evaluation period is full, your pitch is moved to the next period.