VLAIO R&D feasibility study.
Last updated: 22 May 2026
Details
- URL: https://www.vlaio.be/nl/subsidies-financiering/oo-haalbaarheidsstudie
- Purpose: assess the feasibility of an innovative project
- Support rate: 40–50% of the project budget
- Minimum support: €25,000
- Maximum support: €50,000
- Role: preparation for a larger innovation trajectory (R&D/development projects, ICON, …)
What is an R&D feasibility study?
This VLAIO instrument supports organisations that want to start an innovative project but where feasibility is not yet clear. The study should lead to better, evidence-based insight into the feasibility of the innovation.
Who is it for?
According to VLAIO:
- Companies
- Non-profit organisations
- Public-law organisations
What is eligible?
Work/research that maps the feasibility of an innovation as preparation for a follow-up innovation project. VLAIO notes the follow-up innovation should have potential for valorisation in Flanders.
Contact
VLAIO: 0800 20 555 (see the source page for email/contact options).
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