Our support during COVID-19

International & Innovation advisers at hub.brussels are available to have a virtual meeting with you to discuss your needs and see how we could help.

EU funding support, International Partnering & Business Support

New During COVID-19 Crisis:

1. Funding 

• EU Funding (H2020 – EIC Accelerator) for COVID calls. Information on the calls and support the preparation of the proposal. 

2. Find international partners           

• Dedicated matchmaking platform to fight against Corona
• Virtual matchmaking events with our support : 
  • Corporate Day  
  • Applied Artificial Intelligence 
  • Environment, energy, and circular economy

Check our calendar of events for other development opportunities  

3. Stay on track: get advice on your innovation management 

• Support to think or rethink your mid-term innovation management in two steps:
  • A virtual interview where we challenge your innovation management and identify improvement actions 
  • Support to implement those actions for upgraded innovation management to tackle business challenges 

Existing Support, Still Going On: 

1. Guidance on financing and EU funding

• European Union funding: Identification of Research and Innovation relevant calls; The team also supports you with the preparation of the proposal
• Access to finance: Opportunities to look for investors during pitching sessions at thematic Brokerage Events and other relevant events,  
•  Monthly pitching sessions in collaboration with Solifin

2. Expand your international activities        

Targeted meetings during matchmaking events (physical and online events) 

• E2TECH for Smart Cities, 24/06/2020 Brussels 
• Access to the worldwide Enterprise Europe Network portal where you can promote your offer, find disruptive suppliers and research partners.
• Use our network to find consortium partners for EU projects. 
• Subscription to E-mail alert system on business development opportunities, coming from all around Europe and beyond

3. International company missions 

For instance, Belgian-Dutch company mission on “green mobility for urban goods delivery” schedule on 30 September (weblink coming soon) 

4. Holistic Innovation Management services* 

Full assessment workshop, benchmark, and action plan to improve innovation management. We analyse in-depth innovation strategy, organisation & culture, structure, business, and life cycle. Innovation management services for high potential companies

5. Scale-up programme* 

Tailored-made support to high potential startups to facilitate scaling-up (training, coaching, access to finance and international…) *

6. Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs 

Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs is a cross-border exchange programme between an experienced entrepreneur and a future/young entrepreneur. More information to register as a host entrepreneur here.

Contact

Feel free to contact us for more information or to book a virtual meeting. We are here for you. 

For all questions regarding Regional and Federal support during COVID 

• Visit https://1819.brussels/blog/coronavirus-et-entreprises-les-faq-en-un-coup-doeil 
• Call 1819 (local rate). Available from 9:00 to 17:00. This service is free.
• All information on measures related to COVID-19 crisis: http://lifetechbrussels.com/covid19/  

 Powered by: Brussels Capital Region and the European Commission. 

* Limited number of beneficiaries. Contact us for eligibility criteria.