Each SME must go through a specific procedure to apply for this subsidy. The application period depends on the nature of the growth strategies.  

Applying for the SME Growth subsidy can be done via a competitive call; each call will have a certain theme. For 2023, three calls are foreseen: 

Call 1:

• application period: March 27st until May 22th 2023 
• theme: internationalization, digitalization, sustainable and circular entrepreneurship, innovation 

Call 2:

• application period: August 28th until September 25th 2023 
• theme: internationalization, digitalization, sustainable and circular entrepreneurship, innovation 

Call 3:

• application period: December 18th 2023 until Januari 22th 2024 
• theme: internationalization, digitalization, sustainable and circular entrepreneurship, innovation 

A digital application form which can be found on our website needs to be filled out. During the online application, you will be requested to upload a filled out project description. 

The application takes place before the commencement of the employment of the newly recruited advisor or before the commencement of the advice performances. 

There is a limit of one subsidy per company over a period of 36 months.