A professional website at a reduced cost – Brussels’ digitalisation grant

Is your business based in Brussels? Are you looking to enhance your online presence, digitalize your processes, or strengthen your cybersecurity? This grant covers up to 70% of your costs for the development or technical improvement of your website, under specific conditions.

To qualify for this grant, your business must meet the following criteria:

– Be an SME with at least one operational base in the Brussels-Capital Region.
– Have economic and commercial activities (and not be funded by more than 75% from public funds).
– Not have received more than €300,000 in “de minimis” aid over the past three years.
– Be compliant with publication and annual account filing obligations.
– Submit your application before starting the mission.

The consultancy mission must fall into one of the following categories:

– Digitalizing your internal processes or production methods.
– Improving your company’s IT security.
– Developing or technically improving your website.

Note: These missions must be exceptional and address specific needs. Regular or permanent subcontracting projects are not eligible. The mission must also be completed within a maximum of six months.

Grant Rate:

– 25% if no additional criteria are met, and up to 70% if multiple criteria apply.

Practical information:

– Maximum amount: €10,000 per calendar year
– Minimum intervention: €500 per application
– Maximum number of grants: 2 subsidized missions per year

– Starter: +25% for micro/small businesses registered less than four years ago.
– Environmental Excellence: +30% for micro/small businesses or +20% for medium-sized businesses.
– Social Excellence: +30% for micro/small businesses or +20% for medium-sized businesses.

Phase 1: Preparation

Begin by drafting your application and preparing the necessary annexes.

Phase 2: Kick-off

The mission starts after receiving acknowledgment of receipt or no later than three months after the grant approval notification.

Phase 3: Payment

At the end of the mission, submit your supporting documents to receive your grant promptly.