Name: Zorgsector steunmogelijkheden
Funding Organizations: Flemish and Federal governments of Belgium
Objective: Support healthcare sector startups, investments, digitalization, energy savings, and training
Beneficiaries: Healthcare enterprises, organizations, and self-employed professionals
Funding Types: Subsidies, interest-free loans, guarantees, premiums
Grant Frequency: Recurring with ongoing application windows
Eligible Entities: Enterprises, organizations, self-employed in healthcare
Specific Qualifications: Valid permits for childcare; GP recognition and regional membership for general practitioners
Geographic Scope: Flanders, with specific programs for Flemish Rand and Leuven
Experience: Startups within 5 years for GP loans; prior energy audits for energy subsidies
Inclusivity: Support for inclusive childcare
Startup and expansion support for healthcare practices
Investments in sustainable, accessible care infrastructure
Energy efficiency and climate-related measures
Digitalization and software adoption
Staff support and training
Engagement with certified ESCOs for energy performance contracts
Use of approved software for digitalization premiums
Compliance with healthcare and energy regulations
Collaboration with practice nurses or assistants for GP loans
GP loans up to €35,000 plus €10,000 for additional space
Subsidies cover 25-60% of accepted energy investments
Maximum subsidies vary per instrument (e.g., €8,000 for energy contracts)
Interest-free loans available for energy measures
Payment in installments; financial reporting required
GP staff hiring subsidy deadline: 31 October 2025
Practice management subsidy deadline: 31 December 2025
Investment subsidies deadlines: 1 May and 1 November annually
Applications submitted online with confirmation
Annual reporting and evaluation
Compliance with Flemish and Federal healthcare laws
Employment contracts of indefinite duration for staff subsidies
Valid permits required for childcare subsidies
Energy audits mandatory for climate subsidies
Adherence to Royal Decrees on practice assistants
Online submission with eID or token
Required documents: applications, declarations, energy audits, permits, contracts
Evaluation based on eligibility and activity thresholds
Coaching and advice available via VLAIO and MEDVIA
Use of digital platforms like TERRA for energy audits
Combination of Flemish and Federal support instruments
Uncertainty about climate subsidy budgets in current legislative period
Exclusion of some energy measures from subsidies but eligible for loans
Emphasis on sustainability and energy savings
Support for informatisation and innovative practice management
Recipients include GPs, childcare providers, care infrastructure organizations
Ongoing support with varying grant sizes
Focus on Flemish regions including Flemish Rand and Leuven
Increasing priority on energy efficiency and climate resilience