Hit the innovative path across borders!

Crossroads France - Wallonie - Vlaanderen is an Interreg project that promotes cross-border cooperation in the field of innovation. The project mainly focuses on funding and aims to create a positive dynamic in the support and funding ecosystems of the different regions (France - Wallonia - Flanders). Through matchmaking, we aim not only to stimulate collaborations but also to provide maximum support for the commercialization of innovations.

Support innovation collaborations between Belgian and French SMEs through matchmaking, guidance, project subsidy, support and advice, among other things.

Conditions for innovation collaboration projects:

• At least 1 Belgian and 1 French SME.

• Innovation within 1 of the following themes: Circular economy, Sustainability (water, energy, raw materials), Digitization/Industry 4.0, Care & health

• Focus on valorization/commercialization = TRL 5-8

• Project duration max. 2 years

• Maximum project budget € 500,000:

• Max € 250,000 ERDF grant.

• 50% own contribution of SME

• Personnel cost + 40% lump sum

There are a total of 6 project calls, with the first call September-October 2024.