Dear all,
We are delighted to invite you to the National Information Day on the Innovation Fund, taking place on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, in Belpaire building – Boulevard Simon Bolivar 17- 1000 Brussels.
This event will bring together key stakeholders from industry, research, and public authorities to discuss opportunities under the Innovation Fund, one of Europe’s most ambitious programs for supporting innovation in clean technologies.
We are honored to announce the participation of representatives from from DG CLIMATE ACTION of the European Commission and CINEA (European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency), who will provide valuable insights into the fund’s objectives, application process, and upcoming calls for proposals.
Additionally, we will welcome actors behind success stories from Wallonia and Flanders, who will share their experiences and best practices in leveraging the Innovation Fund to achieve remarkable results.
Preliminary agenda
– 9.00 am – Welcome coffee
– 9.30 am – Introduction by Ambassador Bert Versmessen, Deputy Permanent Representative of Belgium to the European Union
PART 1 : Behind the Scenes
– 9.40 am – Presentation of the Innovation Fund policy by DG Climate Action
– 9.50 am – Presentation of the Innovation Fund calls by CINEA
– 10.20 am – Q&A
– 10.30 am – Presentation of Flemish and Walloon operators’ services
– 10.45 am – Conclusion of the first session by Jérôme Noël, Délégué général Wallonie Bruxelles U.E.
– 11.00 am – [Coffee break]
PART 2 : Discovering Success Stories
– 11.15 am – Testimonials from successful Walloon and Flemish players.
- Zesta project by ArcelorMittal
- Circularsteam Project by Armstrong International SA
- N2TR project by Bolder Industries Belgium
- FloatingSky project by Tertre Innovation
- H2BE by ENGIE and Equinor
– 12.30 pm – Q&A can be conducted in all languages (even though the presentations are all in English)
– 12.40 pm – Presentation by VITO of the project 2DPLOY
– 12.50 pm – Conclusion by Gaetan Poelman, General Representative of Flanders to the EU.
PART 3 : Networking and/or Dialogue sessions
– 1.00 pm – Networking lunch
– 2.00 pm – 6.00 pm – Dialogue orientation sessions with CINEA
In the afternoon, participants will have the unique opportunity to join one-on-one dialogue sessions with representatives of the European Commission. These sessions are ideal for discussing your project ideas or seeking tailored guidance. The dialogue session can be conducted in either Dutch, French or English.
Please note: Appointments are mandatory for these sessions and must be booked in advance. If you want to schedule an appointment, please indicate so in the registration form.
Please note that projects applying for these bilateral sessions need to be sufficiently mature and be looking to apply preferably in the IF24 call or next Innovation Fund call. The organizers will contact participants afterwards to ensure this condition is fulfilled.
Please note that the organizers reserve the right to refuse participation to any individual or organization to the different parts of the Infoday.
Please note that all presentations will be delivered in English to ensure broad accessibility to participants from diverse backgrounds.
Practical Information:
• Date: Tuesday, February 11, 2025
• Time: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• Location: Belpaire building – Boulevard Simon Bolivar 17- 1000 Brussels
How to Register:
Participation is free, but places are limited, so we encourage you to register early.
We look forward to welcoming you to this exciting event and exploring how we can support your innovative projects in shaping a greener and more sustainable future.
To secure your place, please register via the following button.
REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT IS NOW CLOSED
Each enterprise should limit themselves to 2 representatives per enterprise. For a consultancy bureau there is a limitation of 1 representative per entity in order to allow a broad attendance during the day.
For more information: If you have any questions or require further information, please contact us.
