Premiums and subsidies in Brussels
In Brussels, having a small budget is no longer a constraint when it comes to bringing a digital project to fruition.
Brussels businesses benefit from a wide range of incentives and subsidies designed to support their growth, digitalisation and innovation.
À Brussels, A small budget is no longer a constraint when it comes to making a project a reality. digital project. In fact, companies in Brussels benefit from a wide range of bonuses and subsidies to support their digitisation and their innovation. These financial aid are an essential lever for SMES, VSES and self-employed who want to modernise their processes, invest in new equipment and technologies or develop a innovative project.
However, many entrepreneurs are unaware that they can finance part of their projects using these funds. public support, or feel that the process is too complex. This is precisely where’iterates intervene.
As a partner IT and digital, iterates supports its customers on two levels:
- Identification of subsidies tailored to each project (digitisation, innovation, consultancy, training, investment)
- Technical and strategic management of projects, ensuring that each item of expenditure complies with the conditions for approval.’eligibility to maximise public funding.
In practice, this means that your e-commerce website, mobile application, ERP/CRM, automation, cyber security or artificial intelligence can be partially financed by the Brussels-Capital Region, With aid ranging from 25 % to 70 % of costs, or even more for certain innovative programmes.
With iterates, you're not just developing your own digital project you also optimise its funding.
Digitalisation Bonus
La Digitalisation Bonus is one of the most popular forms of support for businesses in Brussels. It provides part-financing for your digital transformation projects, with financial support ranging from 25 % to 70 % of eligible costs.
Conditions of eligibility
The amount of the bonus varies according to the size of the company and its profile (starter, exemplary company in social or environmental terms, etc.).
To qualify for this bonus, you must :
Being a SME, VSE or self-employed established in the Brussels-Capital Region
Submitting the application before launching the project (no invoices already issued will be taken into account)
Justify a minimum expenditure of 500 EXCLUDING VAT
Be active in an eligible sector (certain activities such as real estate or pure finance are excluded)
Eligible projects
The Digitalisation Reward covers a wide variety of digital initiatives, including :
Examples of iterates projects
At iterates, we have already supported a number of Brussels companies in projects financed by the Digitalisation Premium, such as :
The creation of a multi-vendor e-commerce site for a local SME looking to diversify its sales channels
A multi-vendor e-commerce site enables a local SME to bring together several sellers on a single platform, expand its customer base and pool costs. This modern solution encourages growth, secures sales and strengthens the company's online presence.
The development of an in-house mobile application to improve the management of teams in the field
The development of an in-house mobile application enables a company to optimise the coordination of its teams in the field. This solution centralises information, facilitates real-time monitoring of operations and strengthens communication between employees. By improving responsiveness and operational efficiency, it helps to save time, reduce errors and increase overall productivity.
Integration of a customised CRM to centralise customer data and optimise sales follow-up
Integrating a bespoke CRM solution enables a company to centralise all its customer data in a single, structured system. This solution makes it easier to monitor interactions, automate sales tasks and improve the responsiveness of teams. By optimising customer relationship management, it helps to build loyalty, accelerate sales and support business growth.
Implementing cybersecurity tools tailored to SMEs, to protect sensitive data
The introduction of’cybersecurity tools solutions enable SMEs to secure their systems and effectively protect their sensitive data. By anticipating threats, reinforcing access and monitoring infrastructures, these solutions reduce the risk of cyber-attacks and guarantee business continuity.
Thanks to our expertise, we can help our customers to securing the bonus while building robust, scalable digital solutions.
Use our simulator to find out immediately how much support you could receive.
Prime Consultance
La Prime Consultance is designed to help companies benefit from an external viewpoint and specialist expertise to improve their organisation, strategy or processes. It covers part of the fees for exceptional consultancy assignments.
Conditions of eligibility
To qualify for this bonus, you must :
Being a SME, VSE or self-employed located in the Brussels-Capital Region
Submitting a request before the start of the assignment
Justify expenditure of at least 500 EXCLUDING VAT
Limit demand to a maximum of 3 consultancy assignments per year
Comply with an intervention ceiling set at 7,500 subsidised per mission
The assignment must be carried out by a recognised external provider and relate to a specific strategic or technical need.
The percentage of aid varies between 25 % and 70 % fees, depending on the size and profile of the company (start-ups, exemplary companies in social or environmental terms, etc.).
Eligible projects
Consultancy Reward is particularly attractive for financing :
Examples of iterates projects
iterates supports its Brussels-based clients in various types of assignments that can benefit from Prime Consultance, including :
Carry out a digital audit to assess the digital maturity of an SME and propose a concrete action plan
Carrying out a digital audit enables you to assess an SME's digital maturity. The analysis covers tools, organisation and performance. Based on the results, a concrete action plan is proposed to improve the digital strategy, boost competitiveness and support the company's digital transformation.
Study the technical feasibility of a SaaS platform before developing it
Studying the technical feasibility of a SaaS platform involves analysing the architecture, technologies and integration constraints. This stage identifies the risks, validates the hosting and security capacity, and defines the necessary resources. It ensures a solid foundation before embarking on actual development.
Support a company in implementing an IT strategy tailored to its growth and objectives
Supporting a company in implementing an appropriate IT strategy involves analysing its needs, ambitions and resources. The aim is to define technological solutions that are scalable, secure and aligned with its growth. This approach guarantees an efficient, sustainable infrastructure that is consistent with the company's strategic objectives.
Propose an organisational analysis to identify tasks that can be automated and improve productivity
Offering an organisational analysis makes it possible to evaluate internal processes, identify repetitive and time-consuming tasks, and then define the levers for automation. This approach optimises operational efficiency, reduces human error and frees up time for higher added-value activities, thereby boosting overall productivity.
Thanks to our expertise in strategic and technological consulting, We help companies to prepare their premium applications and provide them with practical, immediately applicable recommendations.
Use our simulator to find out immediately how much support you could receive.
Innovation & Artificial Intelligence Reward (Innoviris)
Innovation is at the heart of economic development in Brussels. This is why Innoviris, the Brussels-based institute for research and innovation, is offering a range of financial support to companies wishing to develop innovative projects, particularly in the field of’artificial intelligence (AI).
Conditions of eligibility
To qualify for Innoviris funding, you must :
Being a company, SME, start-up or self-employed established in the Brussels-Capital Region
Developing a innovative project with a technological, economic or societal impact
In some cases, working with a research centre or university
Submit the application before the project is launched, with a clear description of the objectives and added value
The intervention rate varies between 15 % and 70 % of costs (up to 100 % for research organisations), depending on the size of the company and the type of project.
Programmes available
Innoviris' range of products includes :
Start AI (Innovation Voucher) up to 10 000 € to finance a proof of concept IA or an exploratory study (costs covered up to 75 %)
GENAI : support for the development of projects integrating the’Generative AI, with a budget of up to 80,000 EXCLUDING VAT
Proof of Business A grant to test the commercial feasibility of an innovative project
R&D projects funding for research and technological development, alone or in collaboration with other partners
Eligible projects
Innoviris grants cover
Examples of iterates projects
iterates helps Brussels companies turn their ideas into projects financed by Innoviris grants, for example:
Design of an intelligent chatbot to improve customer relations and automate responses to frequent requests
An intelligent chatbot provides instant and continuous assistance to customers while automating recurring requests. Thanks to natural language processing, it understands requests and responds in a relevant way, while integrating with the CRM for better follow-up. This frees up human teams to concentrate on complex, high value-added requests.
Development of an AI-based predictive maintenance tool for industry
A predictive maintenance tool analyses data from industrial sensors to anticipate breakdowns before they occur. AI detects anomalies, triggers alerts and plans preventive interventions, reducing unplanned downtime, extending the life of equipment and making operations safer.
Creation of a personalised recommendation system for an e-commerce platform
This system analyses user behaviour to offer them products tailored to their tastes and purchasing habits. By personalising the experience, it increases sales, the average basket and loyalty, while optimising targeted marketing campaigns and loyalty actions.
Implementing cybersecurity tools tailored to SMEs, to protect sensitive data
The introduction of’cybersecurity tools solutions enable SMEs to secure their systems and effectively protect their sensitive data. By anticipating threats, reinforcing access and monitoring infrastructures, these solutions reduce the risk of cyber-attacks and guarantee business continuity.
By combining our technical expertise with our knowledge of financing schemes, we help companies to secure their R&D budgets and turn their innovative ideas into tangible products.
Use our simulator to find out immediately how much support you could receive.
Training Bonus
La Training Bonus enables companies in Brussels to enhance the skills of their employees while benefiting from financial support. It covers a significant proportion of the educational costs associated with training provided by external organisations.
Conditions of eligibility
To obtain this bonus, you must :
Being a SME, VSE or self-employed established in the Brussels-Capital Region
Submitting a request before the start of the course
Follow a training course given by a recognised external body (no in-house training)
Prove an educational cost of at least 500 EXCLUDING VAT
The premium covers between 40 % and 70 % expenses depending on the company's profile (starter, socially or environmentally exemplary company, etc.)
A company can benefit from up to 5 training bonuses per year
Eligible courses
The areas covered by the Training Reward are varied, including :
Examples of iterates projects
iterates supports its Brussels-based customers in setting up appropriate training courses, for example :
Training teams in the use of a customised ERP or CRM system
These training courses enable employees to quickly master an ERP or CRM system designed specifically for the company. They encourage smooth adoption, improve productivity and ensure optimum use of the tool in day-to-day processes.
Cybersecurity workshops to raise employee awareness of best practices and digital threats
These workshops introduce teams to digital risks and essential security reflexes. They reinforce vigilance in the face of cyber attacks and help protect sensitive company data.
Agile / DevOps project management training sessions, for better structured IT projects
These courses provide the basics of Agile and DevOps, so that IT projects can be better planned, monitored and delivered. They improve team collaboration and responsiveness to change.
Training in data analytics for effective use of company data
These sessions train teams to collect, analyse and interpret data in order to make informed decisions. They help to add value to the data and support the company's strategy.
With iterates, companies don't just develop digital tools: they also ensure that their teams are fully trained to use them and derive maximum value from them.
Use our simulator to find out immediately how much support you could receive.
Specific programmes (Shift My Enterprise, Export, Renovation, etc.)
In addition to the traditional major incentives (digitisation, consultancy, innovation, training, investment), Brussels has specific programmes to support businesses in targeted areas such as sustainability, exports or renovation.
Shift My Enterprise
Description a regional programme that supports companies in their efforts to sustainable transition by rethinking their business model to make it more environmentally friendly and socially responsible.
Conditions The company must be based in the Brussels-Capital Region and demonstrate a willingness to transform its business model.
Help free support + grant of up to 16 000 €.
Examples iterates :
- Development of a digital tool to measure a company's carbon footprint
- Digital platform promoting the circular economy (sharing, reusing, optimising resources)
Export subsidies (via hub.brussels - sometimes suspended)
Description international development: support for companies wishing to expand internationally through prospecting missions or participation in trade fairs.
Conditions Brussels-based SMEs active in an exportable sector.
Help These include partial coverage of trade fair costs, prospecting trips and communication in foreign languages.
Examples iterates :
- Multilingual translation and adaptation of a SaaS application for the international market
- Technical support to secure an international platform
RENOLUTION grants (building and energy work)
Description Energy-efficiency grants for the renovation and energy efficiency of buildings over 10 years old.
Conditions Owners or occupiers of buildings in Brussels, eligible work (insulation, ventilation, heating, windows, roofing, etc.).
Help The amount varies depending on the work involved, and can be combined with certain tax credits.
Examples iterates :
- Development of a energy monitoring tool for renovated buildings
- Implementation of a digital site management system for a renovation company
Prime Coworking
Description : aid to cover part of the cost of renting a coworking space.
Conditions For the self-employed and small businesses in Brussels, application before setting up.
Help up to 80 % coworking fees, capped at 1,500 per year.
Examples iterates :
- Creation of a collaborative digital workspace for a coworking start-up
- Implementation of cloud tools to facilitate collaboration between remote teams
Use our simulator to find out immediately how much support you could receive.
How do I get a bonus with iterates?
Obtaining a grant in Brussels may seem complex at first, but with the right support, the process becomes quick and easy. iterates helps you at every stage, from identifying the grant to implementing the project.
Step 1: Identify your needs
It all starts with an analysis of your business and your objectives. Do you want to develop an application? Automate your processes? Improve cyber security? Train your teams? Depending on your priorities, iterates will identify the incentives to which you are entitled.
Step 2: Check eligibility
Each premium has its own criteria (company size, business sector, location in Brussels, starter status, etc.). We will check the conditions with you to avoid any unpleasant surprises.
Stage 3: Preparing the application file
It is essential to submit the application before launching the project. iterates will help you put together your application (project description, budget, action plan) to maximise your chances of obtaining the grant.
Stage 4: Developing and implementing the project
Once the premium has been validated, our teams take charge of the project: web or mobile development, ERP/CRM integration, automation, implementation of AI solutions, team training, etc. You benefit from a reliable technical partner and a project that is partly funded by the Region.
Stage 5: Administrative and technical follow-up
iterates stays by your side after the launch. We'll help you prepare the necessary documentation and comply with the terms of the award (invoices, proof of completion, reports), while maintaining and upgrading your solutions.
With iterates, you don't just ask for a premium: you also secure your financing, Save time and maximise your chances of making a success of your digital transformation.