Is your company based in Wallonia and would you like to create a website?
If so, you may be interested to know that there are grants available to help offset some of the costs involved in creating a website.
Grants are financial aid awarded by the government or other organisations to encourage specific activities or behaviour considered to be in the public interest.
In this article, we'll give you an overview of the different types of subsidy available to businesses in Wallonia for website creation, their eligibility criteria and the benefits of these subsidies.
By understanding the options available, you can make an informed decision about whether to apply for subsidies for your website creation project.
The different types of subsidy for creating a website
Here is some information on the subsidies available to companies in Wallonia for e-commerce sites or any type of website creation:
Digital Wallonia Vouchers
This grant is intended for companies that want to strengthen their digital presence, in particular by creating a website. To be eligible, your company must
- be located in Wallonia.
- be registered with the Banque-Carrefour des Entreprises (BCE).
- not be in financial difficulty
- not to have received Digital Wallonie cheques for the same type of project in the past.
The amount of Digital Wallonie vouchers can vary depending on the specific project and its needs. However, in general, the value of the vouchers can vary from €1,250 to €50,000, with a maximum subsidy rate of 50 % of the total eligible costs.
The exact amount of the voucher will be determined according to the scope and budget of the project. Access the official website for more information.
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Walloon Region Investment and Innovation Fund (FRI)Â
The FRI provides financial support for companies investing in innovation and research. To be eligible, your company must :
- be located in Wallonia.
- have fewer than 250 employees
- have annual sales of less than €50 million or total assets of less than €43 million.
... and your project must :
- be innovative and have a significant impact on the company's development
- also be located in Wallonia.
Like the Digital Wallonia Vouchers, the amount of funding granted by the Walloon Region's Investment and Innovation Fund (FRI) can vary depending on the specific project and its needs.
In general, the FRI provides funding in the form of a loan or equity investment, with a maximum intervention rate of 75 % of the total eligible costs.
The exact amount of funding and the rate of assistance will be determined according to the size and budget of the project, as well as the financial needs of the company. Access to official website for more information.
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The Walloon competitiveness clusters programmeÂ
This subsidy programme is designed to support companies that are part of a Walloon competitiveness cluster. To be eligible, your company must :
- be part of a Walloon competitiveness cluster
- be established in Wallonia.
... and your project must contribute to the development of the competitiveness cluster.
This programme provides funding in the form of grants, the exact amount of which is determined by the size and budget of the project, as well as the financial needs of the company.
The programme generally covers up to 50 % of the total eligible project costs.
The exact percentage of funding granted by the Walloon competitiveness clusters programme will depend on the specific project and the authorities' assessment of the grant application. Access the official website for more information.
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Employment-Technician
This grant is designed to support businesses that hire a technician to carry out a digital project, including the creation of a website. The eligibility criteria are as follows:
- Companies must be located in Wallonia and be registered with the Banque-Carrefour des Entreprises (BCE).
- The technician must be hired for a minimum of 6 months and be employed on a full-time basis.
This programme does not provide a fixed amount of funding or a specific percentage of eligible costs. Instead, it reimburses part of the technician's salary costs, up to a maximum of €20,000 per year, for a maximum period of three years.
The exact amount of funding granted by the Job-Technician programme will depend on the technician's salary costs and the length of time he or she has been employed by the company. For more information, visit official website.
As eligibility criteria may vary depending on the specific grant programme, you should carefully examine the eligibility criteria for each programme to determine your eligibility before submitting your application.
iterates is a company approved by the Walloon Region. By using our company, you are eligible for subsidies.
Worried about the paperwork involved in getting your grants? Don't worry! iterates works with a partner who can help you through the process.
Benefits of subsidiesÂ
Subsidies for the creation of an e-commerce site or any other website offer a number of advantages, including :
- Cost reduction One of the main advantages of grants is that they can reduce the cost of creating your website. By providing financial assistance, grants can help your company to offset a large proportion of the costs of designing, developing and maintaining the website.
- Increased competitiveness Grants can also help your business become more competitive in the digital marketplace. By supporting the creation of websites and other digital projects, grants can help your business strengthen its online presence and reach new customers.
- Improving efficiency Grants: Grants can also support the adoption of new technologies and digital tools that can improve the efficiency and productivity of your business. For example, a grant for a new e-commerce website can help your business streamline its sales process and reduce administrative costs.
- Innovation Finally, grants can help promote innovation in the digital sector. By providing financial support for new and emerging technologies, grants can help companies experiment with new ideas and develop innovative products and services.
Overall, web design grants can bring a range of benefits to your business, helping it to reduce costs, increase competitiveness, improve efficiency, create jobs and promote innovation.
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Examples of websites for which you can obtain subsidies
Here are some examples of websites that can be subsidised and an indication of the percentages of subsidy that can be granted:
- E-commerce websites Grants: Grants can be used to support the creation of e-commerce websites, which can help businesses sell products and services online. Grants can cover up to 50 % of eligible costs, depending on the grant programme.
- Company websites Business websites: grants can also be used to support the creation of business websites, which can help companies establish an online presence and communicate with their customers. Grants can cover up to 50 % of eligible costs, depending on the grant programme.
- Mobile-friendly websites This type of website can help businesses reach customers who use mobile devices. Grants can cover up to 50 % of eligible costs, depending on the grant programme.
- Innovative websites Innovative websites: grants can also be used to support the creation of innovative websites that use new technologies or digital tools to enhance the user experience or streamline business operations. Grants can cover up to 75 % of eligible costs, depending on the grant programme.
- Multilingual websites These sites can help companies reach customers who speak different languages and expand their market. Grants can cover up to 50 % of eligible costs, depending on the grant programme.
It is important to carefully examine the eligibility criteria for each grant programme and to prepare a detailed budget for the website project in order to determine the potential amount of grant available.
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Conclusion
To sum up, if you are developing a mobile application in Brussels, there is a range of financial support available. Just make sure you meet the eligibility criteria and present a structured, well-budgeted project.
Is your company based in Brussels? Don't panic! You can read our article to find out about opportunities.
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