One-time lump sum subsidy of €9,000.
Supports innovative Flemish SMEs starting export activities.
Four application windows per year; next call in September 2025.
Facilitates execution of substantiated business and export plans.
Targets SMEs and vzw's with economic activity in Flemish Region.
Excludes entities previously subsidized by FIT.
SMEs per European definition: <250 employees, turnover ≤ €50M or balance sheet ≤ €43M.
Operational seat in Flemish Region required.
No prior FIT subsidies for applicant or related entities.
Excludes entities in legal distress or certain NACE-BEL sectors.
Must comply with social and fiscal legislation.
Project must implement a concrete export plan within 9 months.
Focus on innovative products/services at start of internationalization.
Excludes certain sectors per NACE-BEL codes.
Sustainability and ethical entrepreneurship are evaluation criteria.
Mandatory submission of business and export plan using provided template.
Plan must include execution timeline and cost estimate ≥ €9,000.
Fixed subsidy of €9,000; costs eligible only after application date.
No double funding for same costs from other public authorities.
Subsidy paid within 60 days after approval.
Commercial report and proof of expenses due within 9 months.
Applications accepted only during open call periods.
Project execution up to 9 months.
Reporting required within 9 months post-approval.
Must be compliant with social and fiscal laws.
Excluded if in bankruptcy, liquidation, or similar states.
Must not receive other financial support for same costs.
Fully digital application via Mijn FIT portal.
Complete application includes company presentation, project description, execution plan, and cost estimate.
Evaluation based on 10 criteria including innovation, sustainability, and market fit.
Priority given by score, then submission date.
Personal guidance provided by provincial international entrepreneurship advisor.
Limited number of subsidies per call (max 50 approvals).
Applicants advised to contact FIT for alignment before applying.