Name: Intellectuele eigendom steunmogelijkheden
Funding Organization: VLAIO (Flemish Agency for Innovation & Entrepreneurship)
Objective: Support companies investing in intellectual property rights
Funding Type: Combination of subsidies and fiscal benefits
Target: Enterprises including SMEs, micro-enterprises, natural persons, non-profits with economic activity
Geographic Focus: Belgium (Flemish region) and EU for some measures
Grant Frequency: Ongoing with some deadlines (e.g., SME Fund vouchers until 5 Dec 2025)
Eligible Types: Enterprises, SMEs, micro-enterprises, natural persons, non-profits with economic activity, universities, research organizations
Size Criteria: SME definitions per European standards
Location: Belgian companies, Flemish region for some subsidies, EU for others
Requirements: Ownership or license of IP rights; improvement of acquired rights; recognized patent attorneys for some services
Investment in IP rights: patents, trademarks, designs, plant breeders’ rights, copyrights
Sectors: Technology, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, software (with some exclusions)
Outcomes: Enhanced IP protection and exploitation
Documentation: Detailed financial and IP documentation for innovation deduction
IP Rights: Must be developed or improved by company or acquired and improved
Compliance: Legal and fiscal compliance required
Funding varies per measure; e.g., Kmo-portefeuille max €7,500/year
SME Fund vouchers up to €2,500 for European patents
Innovation deduction exempts 85% of net innovation income from corporate tax
Eligible costs include IP fees, legal advice, training and consultancy
SME Fund vouchers deadline: 5 December 2025 or until budget exhaustion
Other measures ongoing without specified deadlines
Compliance with IP laws and fiscal regulations
European de minimis regulation applies to some subsidies
Tax reporting and documentation required
Applications mostly digital
Kmo-portefeuille requires prior agreement with registered service provider
Documentation includes financial and legal proof
VLAIO offers advisory and coaching support
Software development excluded from some fiscal schemes
Combination of fiscal and subsidy measures
Focus on innovation and economic growth
Support tailored to SMEs and micro-enterprises
Recipients include SMEs, micro-enterprises, natural persons
Focus on Flemish region and Belgium
Priority on digitalization, sustainability, and innovation
Recent reforms exclude software development from some fiscal benefits