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VLAIO - Strategic transformation support (STS)

Strategic Transformation Support (STS) funds investments and training activities linked to transformation and innovation.

  •  Funds investments and training activities linked to transformation and innovation.
  • Large companies: only training support unless investment in initial activities in a development zone
Project duration:
  • max. 36 months
TRL level:

Rating on 5 points:

  • 1.innovation
  • 2.international competition
  • 3.sustainability
  • 4.anchoring and employment in Flanders
  • 5.strengthening the value chain or economy in Flanders

The transformation is carried out in a Flemish entity.

     Funding percentage:
  • Investment costs: 8%
  • Training costs: 20%
Minimum project amount investment projects:
  • Small companies: 1M €
  • Medium sized companies: 2M €
  • Large companies: 3M €
Minimum project amount training projects:
  • Small companies: 100k €
  • Medium sized companies: 200k €
  • Large companies: 300k €
Minimum job creation:
  • Minimum requirement depending on company size and initial employment
  • Maximum support:
  • 500k € per transformation project per company per calendar year (up to 1M € in case of sustainable projects)     

The ‘regional support map '22 – '27

Regions in which Large Companies are also eligible for investment support through ST:

Limburg
  • Beringen, Bilzen, Dilsen-Stokkem, Genk, Ham, Hechtel-Eksel, Heers, Hoeselt, Houthalen-Helchteren, Lanaken, Leopoldsburg, Lommel, Lummen, Maasmechelen, Oudsbergen, Pelt, Tessenderlo, Tongeren, Zutendaal;
East Flanders
  • Geraardsbergen, Ninove, Ronse
West Flanders
  • Diksmuide, Middelkerke, Oostende