VLAIO - Flanders Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Government AdministrationBrussels, Belgium501-1000 Employees
VLAIO is a government administration organization based in Brussels, Belgium, that focuses on stimulating and supporting innovation and entrepreneurship to foster sustainable economic growth and job creation. It operates through a broad network of partners to influence the business climate and collaborates on initiatives and programs aimed at advancing innovative activities across various sectors. The organization serves the Flemish and broader business community as a public-facing agency that connects policy aims with practical support for enterprises and researchers, supporting initiatives from early-stage research to commercialization. In addition to its core mandate, VLAIO engages in partnerships and program activities, including calls for applications and collaborative projects, and has a presence in the regional innovation ecosystem through ongoing interactions with industry and research partners. Based in Brussels, it functions as a public authority with responsibilities spanning research, entrepreneurship, and the translation of innovative ideas into sustainable economic development within Belgium.