Ecoboostlening: Subordinated loan for green and circular investments by PMV, focusing on sustainable investments such as renewable energy, waste reduction, and biodiversity protection.
Kmo-groeisubsidie: Grant supporting SMEs in acquiring strategic knowledge and hiring strategic profiles for growth trajectories aligned with circular and sustainable entrepreneurship.
Living Labs Circulaire Economie: Funding for consortia projects that add new actions to existing living labs to enhance implementation and scaling of circular economy results.
Projectoproep 'Landbouw-Natuur, op zoek naar een win-win': Supports projects closing loops in agriculture and nature, promoting recycling within production systems.
Vlaanderen Circulair: Partnership and call for innovative projects focusing on shared use to accelerate circular transition.
European Initiatives: LIFE program subprograms supporting circular economy and environmental protection.
Provincial Initiatives: Support for circular chain projects and loans for circular solutions.
Other Initiatives: Various funds and calls supporting sustainable material and energy management, local projects, and innovation in circular economy.
Funding amounts and support percentages vary per call, e.g., Ecoboostlening loan up to €150,000, Kmo-groeisubsidie up to €50,000, Living Labs up to €200,000 or €500,000 for consortia, Vlaanderen Circulair call up to €100,000.
Most calls are recurring with annual or multiple yearly deadlines; some have fixed deadlines (e.g., Living Labs 2025 deadline 15 September 2025).
Ecoboostlening: Self-employed and SMEs (including vzw with economic activity) operational for at least 18 months, meeting European SME definition.
Kmo-groeisubsidie: SMEs with a Flemish establishment.
Living Labs: Consortia of at least two complementary partners covering the value chain; companies can only participate as subcontractors.
Projectoproep Landbouw-Natuur: Organizations, associations, and companies involved in agriculture and nature projects.
Vlaanderen Circulair Call: Partnerships of organizations from the societal pentagon (knowledge, finance, business, government, civil society) with at least two partners.
Provincial and other initiatives have specific eligibility, often requiring partnerships including SMEs or social economy enterprises.
Ecoboostlening excludes activities in fisheries, primary agricultural production (except processing), weapons, tobacco, gambling, pornography, illegal activities, certain IT misuse, cloning, and GMOs.
Ecoboostlening cannot finance refinancing of existing debts or investments already subsidized by certain VLAIO programs.
De-minimis regulation limits total state aid to €300,000 over three years.
Circular economy projects aiming to close material loops and reduce primary raw material use.
Ecoboostlening targets green investments in renewable energy, energy savings, low-emission mobility, waste reduction and recovery, water provision, pollution prevention, biodiversity protection, and commercial building renovation.
Kmo-groeisubsidie supports strategic growth projects including circular and sustainable entrepreneurship.
Living Labs focus on additional actions to increase implementation and scaling of circular economy innovations.
Projectoproep Landbouw-Natuur focuses on circular agricultural practices supporting biological processes and reducing residual flows.
Vlaanderen Circulair call targets shared use projects to reduce material footprint and promote accessibility and affordability.
European LIFE program supports nature, biodiversity, circular economy, climate change mitigation and adaptation, and clean energy transition.
Projects should contribute to circular economy transition, material footprint reduction, social relevance, and climate goals.
Innovation, demonstration, dissemination, and business plan development are emphasized, especially in Vlaanderen Circulair call.
Sustainability and scalability of projects are key evaluation criteria.
Ecoboostlening requires a detailed investment plan; only new investments or replacement investments qualify.
Living Labs require consortia with complementary competencies covering the value chain.
Vlaanderen Circulair call requires experimental, demonstration, and dissemination projects with plans for user engagement and overcoming barriers.
Quality, robustness, maintainability, and repairability of products are expected.
Risk management and collaboration agreements are important for consortium projects.
Ecoboostlening: subordinated loan €15,000 to €150,000, fixed 3% interest, minimum 20% own contribution, max 50% public financing of total investment, minimum 10% solvency after investment.
Kmo-groeisubsidie: max €50,000 per growth trajectory, split between external advice and hiring strategic profile.
Living Labs: max €200,000 per project, up to €500,000 for collaborating consortia, max 80% subsidy rate.
Vlaanderen Circulair call: max 80% subsidy, up to €100,000 per project.
Projectoproep Landbouw-Natuur: max €20,000 per project, minimum 25% own contribution.
Other initiatives have varying budgets and co-financing requirements.
Ecoboostlening repayments monthly; interest-only option in first year possible but not standard.
Financial reporting and audit requirements apply as per program rules.
De-minimis rules apply to cumulative state aid.
Ecoboostlening: ongoing application since 28 April 2025.
Kmo-groeisubsidie: three calls per year; next call 1 July to 1 September 2025.
Living Labs: pre-registration deadline 30 June 2025; final submission 15 September 2025; projects start before 31 December 2025, max 24 months.
Projectoproep Landbouw-Natuur: deadline 8 September 2024 (past cycle); projects start 1 January 2025, max 2 years.
Vlaanderen Circulair call: submission deadline 11 September 2025, projects max 24 months.
Provincial and other calls have specific deadlines.
Regular reporting and evaluation as per program requirements.
Dissemination and knowledge sharing emphasized especially in Living Labs and Vlaanderen Circulair calls.
Compliance with European SME definition and de-minimis regulation.
Exclusion of illegal activities and restricted sectors in Ecoboostlening.
Environmental, ethical, and data protection standards apply as relevant.
Collaboration agreements required for consortia.
Ecoboostlening: application via PMV or partner financial institutions; requires investment plan.
Kmo-groeisubsidie: competitive calls with online submission; three calls per year.
Living Labs: mandatory pre-registration, pitch sessions, and final submission online.
Vlaanderen Circulair call: online submission only; partners must sign legal documents.
Projectoproep Landbouw-Natuur: application via Agentschap Landbouw en Visserij website.
Supporting documents include business plans, budgets, partnership agreements, and impact plans.
Information sessions and FAQs available for applicants.
Emphasis on collaboration across sectors and value chains.
Focus on innovation, demonstration, and dissemination rather than pure research or investment alone.
Social economy involvement is a plus in Vlaanderen Circulair call.
Projects must address systemic challenges and barriers to circular economy adoption.
Multiple funding sources cannot be combined for the same costs (no double financing).
Living Labs have supported projects involving local governments and multiple stakeholders.
Kmo-groeisubsidie has supported diverse SMEs in innovation and growth.
Ecoboostlening replaced earlier green financing instruments with a focus on sustainability.
Provincial and other initiatives have targeted regional circular economy projects.
De-minimis regulation consistently applied to limit cumulative aid.