Name: SP-Event
Funding Organization: Innoviris (Brussels Institute for Research and Innovation)
Funding Type: Regional subsidy based on EU de minimis aid legislation
Grant Frequency: Annual call with deadline July 15
Promote science, technology, and innovation awareness in Brussels
Attract youth to STEM studies and careers (category 1)
Stimulate scientific culture among the general public (category 2)
Support temporary science promotion events
Eligible organizations: companies, non-profits, research institutes with office in Brussels
Target audience: children, youth, teachers, general public in Brussels
Legal entity with at least one operating office in Brussels
Applicant must be legally authorized to commit the organization
No financial problems for companies
Compliance with previous subsidy obligations
Multiple partners allowed; all requesting funding must meet eligibility
Encouraged to address underrepresented groups: women, non-binary, disabled, ethnic minorities, LGBTQI+, socially vulnerable
Equality and inclusion considered in evaluation
Temporary events clearly defined in purpose and duration
Events can be one-time or recurring annually
Examples: exhibitions, competitions, festivals, shows
Events must be publicly announced and accessible
Excludes scientific conferences, permanent activities, advocacy events, digital content development
Category 1a: Youth STEM events for school-age children and youth
Category 1b: STEM events for teachers
Category 2: Events for general public promoting scientific culture
Combination of categories allowed; must specify main category
Events must target Brussels residents
Increase STEM skills and motivation among youth and teachers
Stimulate scientific curiosity and critical thinking in public
Social and ecological impact considered
Relevant expertise and experience required
Explicit pedagogical approach and methodology must be described
Scientific accuracy and integrity required
Detailed project description and budget justification
Impact evaluation methods must be included
Compliance with EU GDPR
Covers up to 80% of total project costs
Eligible costs: personnel, direct operational costs, indirect costs (max 10%), investment amortization, subcontracting
No maximum amount specified per project
Encouraged to seek additional funding outside Innoviris
Financial reporting and justification required
Application deadline: July 15 annually for events in following calendar year
Project start: earliest November 1
Event date: between January 1 and December 31 of following year
Project duration: maximum 1 year
Final activity and financial reports required
Innoviris monitors project content and finances
Must comply with EU de minimis aid regulations
Data protection under GDPR
Inclusion and equality policies enforced
Use official application form (French or Dutch)
Submit completed form and annexes in PDF and DOC via email to [email protected]
Required annexes: budget Excel, de minimis declaration (economic actors), annual accounts (last 3 years), bank statement, statutes
Receipt confirmation within 5 days
Peer review by internal and external experts
Criteria: content quality, feasibility, impact on target audience, impact on Brussels (each 25%)
Minimum score 60/100 for funding eligibility
Ranking and budget availability determine final selection
Temporary, clearly defined science promotion events
Innovation and creativity encouraged
Strong emphasis on inclusion and sustainability
Alignment with Brussels-specific ecosystem
Average funding approx. €35 per participant per 2 hours
Multiple grants allowed if no activity overlap
Focus on STEM and science promotion in Brussels