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Funds R&D, tech innovation, experimental development for Walloon businesses, universities, research.
SPW funds 35-100% of R&D costs for Wallonia-based companies and research institutions, managing EU and regional budgets for research, development, and innovation in Belgium's Wallonia region.
Wallonia-based companies and research institutions. SMEs get higher co-funding. Collaborative industry-university projects are encouraged in aerospace, health, agrifood, digital, and sustainability.
35-100% of eligible costs depending on program, company size, and research type. SMEs receive enhanced rates. Covers personnel, equipment, materials, and subcontracting.
Apply through SPW's online portal with project descriptions, budgets, and expected outcomes. Engage SPW advisors early to identify the best funding instrument for your project.
Aerospace in Liege and Charleroi, university biotech, digital tech, agrifood, and sustainability projects, supporting Wallonia's transition to a knowledge-based innovation economy.
Wallonia SPW Recherche Innovation is a public grant program funding applied research and technological innovation, administered by the Service Public de Wallonie - Economy, Employment, Research (SPW EER). The initiative provides non-dilutive capital through subsidies, recoverable advances, and innovation vouchers, covering 35% to 100% of eligible project costs depending on applicant size and research phase. Standard grants are accepted on a rolling basis for industrial research at TRL 3-5 and experimental development at TRL 6-8, while thematic calls operate under strict deadlines. The department coordinates with regional entities like the Walloon Government, Wallonie Entreprendre, NCP Wallonie, and Innovatech to distribute multi-million euro allocations, including a €1.5 million commitment for CETP 2024. This resource is intended for startups, SMEs, large corporations, and academic institutions operating in Wallonia seeking financial support for industrial research, experimental development, and process innovation.
Wallonia SPW Recherche Innovation provides 35% to 100% of eligible costs for research and innovation projects by Wallonia-based companies and research institutions. As the research and innovation arm of Wallonia's regional government in Belgium, SPW manages EU structural funds and regional budgets to support industrial research, experimental development, and innovation across Wallonia's priority sectors. The program is central to Wallonia's strategy of transforming its economy through technology and innovation.
Wallonia-based companies and research institutions are eligible. Programs cover the full innovation spectrum from fundamental research to near-market development. SMEs typically receive higher co-funding rates than large enterprises. Collaborative projects between industry and Walloon universities or research centers are strongly encouraged. Priority sectors include aerospace, health, agrifood, digital technology, and sustainable development.
Funding covers 35% to 100% of eligible project costs depending on the program, company size, and research type. Industrial research projects receive higher support rates than experimental development activities. SMEs benefit from enhanced rates across all programs. Funding covers personnel, equipment, materials, subcontracting, and other direct R&D costs. Beyond grants, SPW provides access to Wallonia's competitiveness clusters and innovation support infrastructure.
Applications are submitted through SPW's online portal. Each program has specific guidelines, evaluation criteria, and submission deadlines. Proposals require detailed project descriptions, budgets, team qualifications, and expected outcomes. SPW evaluates proposals on scientific quality, innovation potential, economic impact for Wallonia, and project feasibility. Engaging with SPW advisors early in the process helps identify the most appropriate funding instrument.
SPW has funded research and innovation projects across Wallonia's key industries, including aerospace companies in the Liege and Charleroi regions, biotech ventures connected to Walloon universities, digital technology firms, agrifood innovators, and sustainable development projects. The program has supported Wallonia's transition from traditional heavy industry toward a knowledge-based innovation economy.