Approach is proud to announce that it has been recognised as a service provider (Approach reference number DV A237804). As of today, you can benefit from additional support via VLAIO in addition to our cybersecurity expertise.
VLAIO offers SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) the opportunity to grow their business with the help of subsidised advice or training. Check the policy plan to see if you may be eligible for additional subsidies to make your company risk-free.
For your information, Flanders invests €20 million annually in cybersecurity. On 22 March 2019, the Flemish government approved the Cybersecurity policy plan, enabling businesses to strengthen their defences against cybercrime.
This FAQ page aims to provide all companies interested in applying for these subsidies with the necessary information about the process to simplify the application procedure.
Conditions to benefit from VLAIO’s subsidies for your Cyber Security projects
Small & Medium-sized Enterprise
According to European standards, these are companies with fewer than 250 employees and an annual turnover of up to €50 million (or a balance sheet total of up to €43 million).
Small Enterprise (SO)
According to European standards, these are companies with fewer than 50 employees and an annual turnover of up to €10 million (or a balance sheet total of up to €10 million).
VLAIO distinguishes two types of advice eligible for a subsidy:
- Written advice and recommendations that include an analysis of a problem, actual advice, an implementation plan, and guidance during the implementation.
- Written advice and recommendations that identify, map and investigate opportunities and solutions related to the company’s business operations.
Below is an overview of our services that are eligible for subsidy applications:
- Cyber resilience: Security & Risk Assessment / Security Roadmap / Security Incident Response / Business Continuity
- Governance, Risk and Compliance: Advice on CISO as a Service / Advice on DPO as a Service / Security Awareness
- Application Security: Secure SDLC / Penetration Testing & Secure Code Review / Training & Coaching
- Infrastructure & Operations Security: Cloud Security / Threat Resistance & Resilience / Data-Centric Security / Web Application Firewall
- Digital Identity & Trust: Identity & Access Management / Electronic Signature / Digital Identity Solutions / KYC Solutions
Of course, you can rely on all our services, but only advisory services are eligible for subsidies via the SME portfolio.
How to submit an application to benefit from our services?
Applications are entirely digital. You do not need to physically visit VLAIO.
- Is this your first application? Then you must register your company via this link first.
- If the legal representative of the company does this, access will be granted immediately.
- If another person applies, you will need to ask your company’s local administrator to add you as a user. Don’t know who your local administrator is? Ask your legal representative or call the toll-free number 1700.
You’re on our site and already aware of what we offer and how we can support you.
You can contact us to discuss your needs and how we can work together.
Approach reference number: DV A237804
Go to this link and log in via itsme, Token, eID reader, etc.
If you’re not yet registered, you can do so there.
You must submit your application within 14 days, otherwise we would be forced to reject the subsidy request.
As a small enterprise, you can count on a support percentage of 45% of the total invoice, with a maximum annual support of €7,500.
For a medium-sized enterprise, the support percentage is 35% of the total invoice, also with a maximum annual support of €7,500.
As the applicant, you must pay your share no later than 30 calendar days after the online application to the SME portfolio account.
VLAIO, in turn, will transfer the subsidised percentage to that same account.
Once the advice is completed, you will receive an invoice from us for the agreed amount. You must pay this online via your personal SME portfolio. Note that only subsidisable services may be paid via the SME portfolio.
