Cybersecurity subsidies provided by VLAIO (Flemish Agency for Innovation and Entrepreneurship).
Funding amount varies per instrument: Cybersecurity verbetertrajecten (€8,500 to €35,000), Kmo-portefeuille (max €7,500/year), Innovatiesteun (minimum €25,000 for development projects, €100,000 for research projects).
Recurring grant with ongoing application opportunities.
To sustainably improve cybersecurity resilience of Flemish enterprises.
Support enterprises in investing in cybersecurity to mitigate hacking risks.
Flemish enterprises including SMEs, maatwerkbedrijven (customized employment companies), non-SMEs under NIS2 directive, and innovative startups.
External recognized cybersecurity service providers.
Part of broader governmental efforts to enhance cybersecurity amid increased digitalization.
Includes multiple instruments addressing different stages and needs.
Regional government funding via VLAIO.
Some subsidies fall under European de-minimis state aid regulation.
Important support for cybersecurity improvements in Flemish enterprises.
Complemented by European programs like Digital Europe and Horizon Europe.
Recurring with continuous application windows.
SMEs (kmo's), maatwerkbedrijven (including vzw's with economic activity), non-SMEs under NIS2 directive.
Innovative startups younger than two years for ISS.
Enterprises active in the Flemish region.
For Cybersecurity verbetertrajecten, must use recognized service providers selected under the Flemish government framework contract.
SMEs and maatwerkbedrijven eligible for higher subsidy rates.
Non-SMEs under NIS2 directive eligible for lower subsidy rate.
Enterprises must be located in the Flemish region of Belgium.
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Includes SMEs, maatwerkbedrijven, vzw's with economic activity.
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Innovative Starterssteun targets startups younger than two years.
Improving cybersecurity resilience and maturity.
Supporting digitalization and cybersecurity-related innovation.
All sectors with digitalization and cybersecurity needs.
Includes enterprises with business-critical IT architecture, software, IoT systems.
Flemish enterprises, SMEs, maatwerkbedrijven, startups, and non-SMEs under NIS2.
Flemish region of Belgium.
Cybersecurity verbetertrajecten subsidize only when using recognized service providers.
Kmo-portefeuille excludes vzw's.
Innovatiesteun requires economic activity.
Cybersecurity improvement plans and implementation support.
Training and advisory services uptake.
Research and development outputs including prototypes and demonstrators.
Alignment with cybersecurity improvement and digital innovation priorities.
Compliance with NIS2 directive for certain enterprises.
Enhanced cybersecurity maturity and resilience.
Innovation and market leadership for startups.
Long-term enterprise transformation.
From initial analysis (START package) to full implementation (PLUS package) in Cybersecurity verbetertrajecten.
Research and development projects with minimum funding thresholds.
Sustainable improvement of cybersecurity posture.
Use of recognized cybersecurity service providers for improvement trajectories.
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For research projects, systematic knowledge building and innovation activities.
Service providers must be selected under Flemish government framework.
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Implicit in cybersecurity focus.
Compliance with NIS2 directive for applicable enterprises.
Cybersecurity verbetertrajecten: €8,500 to €35,000 (excl. VAT).
Kmo-portefeuille: max €7,500 per year.
Innovatiesteun: minimum €25,000 for development projects, minimum €100,000 for research projects, max €3 million.
Innovatieve starterssteun: €50,000 subsidy.
Costs related to external cybersecurity consultancy, training, advice, research and development activities.
Cybersecurity verbetertrajecten: 50% subsidy for SMEs and maatwerkbedrijven, 35% for non-SMEs under NIS2.
Kmo-portefeuille: 45% subsidy for small enterprises on cybersecurity topics, 35% for medium-sized enterprises.
Innovatiesteun: 25% to 60% subsidy depending on project type.
Applicants must cover remaining costs not subsidized.
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Partial subsidy with applicant contribution.
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No specific deadlines mentioned; ongoing application possible.
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Cybersecurity verbetertrajecten offered in three packages: START, MEDIUM, PLUS.
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Compliance with NIS2 directive for applicable enterprises.
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Implicit in cybersecurity focus.
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NIS2 directive compliance required for certain enterprises.
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Some subsidies fall under de-minimis regulation with reporting obligations.
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Must comply with European state aid rules and de-minimis regulation.
Project plan, business case, and use of recognized service providers for cybersecurity trajectories.
Applications submitted digitally via VLAIO e-loket or VLAIO app.
For Cybersecurity verbetertrajecten, select a recognized service provider.
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Priority to SMEs, maatwerkbedrijven, and enterprises under NIS2 directive.
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Digital submission via VLAIO platforms.
Use of recognized service providers for cybersecurity improvement trajectories.
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VLAIO bedrijfsadviseurs provide guidance and coaching.
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Three versions of cybersecurity improvement trajectories to match enterprise needs.
Increased subsidy rates for cybersecurity-related training under Kmo-portefeuille.
Must use recognized service providers for improvement trajectories.
De-minimis subsidy limits apply.
Alignment with European cybersecurity and digital innovation priorities.
Access to complementary European funding programs.
Early adoption of cybersecurity improvements.
Access to expert guidance and funding.
Digitalization, cybersecurity, innovation, sustainability.
Support for innovative projects in cybersecurity and digitalization.
Research projects require systematic knowledge building and innovation.
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Focus on Flemish enterprises.
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SMEs and maatwerkbedrijven in Flanders.
Enterprises under NIS2 directive.
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Cybersecurity verbetertrajecten between €8,500 and €35,000.
Kmo-portefeuille max €7,500 per year.
Innovatiesteun from €25,000 to €3 million.
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Flemish region.
Focus on cybersecurity and digital innovation sectors.
Cybersecurity maturity, NIS2 compliance, digital transformation.
Introduction of START package for initial cybersecurity analysis.
CGK Group and INNI Group cybersecurity improvement examples.
Importance of recognized service providers and tailored support packages.