Subsidies, premiums, advice
and assistance

As a starting self-employed person, you could do with some support. Take a look at the list below and find out which incentives apply to you.

Federal

Looking for an affordable loan? Check out the Federal Participation Fund.
- www.fonds.org
For more information about fiscal incentives, contact the Ministry of Economy SME, Self-Employed and Energy.
- economie.fgov.be/en
Free coaches and assistance in the area of training and conferences. Visibility for starters. Prizes as reward. You’ve come to the right place at Enterprize.
- www.enterprize.be
An internet portal with extensive information, tips and benefits specifically for starters? It’s all at Start Your Business.
- www.startyourbusiness.be
Financial support from family or friends? Find out about the Win-win loan.
- www.winwinlening.be

If you’ve got an original idea, contact the Bourse de préactivité
- creation-pme.wallonie.be/1aides/accueilinnovation.htm
Ever heard of training cheques?
- www.chequecreation.be
Financial support? The financial department of the Société Wallonne des Financements et de Garantie des Petites et Moyennes Entreprises will gladly be of help. And don’t forget to take a look at the Société Régionale d’Investissement de Wallonie as well.
- www.sowalfin.be
- www.sriw.be
Find out whether you are entitled to a contribution to your training via FOREM.
- www.leforem.be

The Brussels-Capital Region has a whole range of incentives for you.
- www.premieskmo.be
Find out what sort of financial support you can get at the Gewestelijke Investeringsmaatschappij voor Brussel.
- www.gimb.be
Subsidies for your business and training? Take a quick look at the Brussels Agentschap voor de Onderneming.
- www.ecosubsibru.be

Government support? The Flemish, Belgian and European authorities help you on your way with their Subsidy database. Find out which incentives apply to you.
- www.vlaanderen.be/subsidiedatabank
The Agentschap Ondernemen (AO) helps you find the right government support free of charge.
- www.vlao.be
If innovation is your second name, the Instituut voor de Aanmoediging van Innovatie door wetenschap en technologie in Vlaanderen (IWT) [Institute for the Promotion of Innovation in Science and Technology in Flanders] could be just what you're looking for.
- www.iwt.be
Consult the Participatiemaatschappij Vlaanderen (PMV) if you need support for your initiative.
- www.pmvlaanderen.be
Training cheques, funds for your professional training? The Vlaamse Dienst voor Arbeidsbemiddeling en Beroepsopleiding will gladly help.
- vdab.be

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