Innovation happens when diverse fields join forces
MEDVIA provides €9 million in earmarked, non-dilutive funding – made available by Flanders Innovation & Entrepreneurship (VLAIO) – to consortia developing disruptive solutions for unmet medical needs.
Consortia must consist of partners from at least two of the three MEDVIA sectors: medical technology, biotechnology and digital health.
There are two funding calls per year, which we announce on our website, in our newsletter and via our social media.

Current open calls for VLAIO funding
Different needs, different funding options
VLAIO provides multiple kinds of grant options, depending on the partners and the needs of the project.
We help you to understand which option is best and we give optimal support in your application.
Feasibility study
Innovative projects exploring tech and market feasibility. Also open to pre-seed start-ups
Research project
An innovative idea that requires more insight via research to create a new product
Development grant
Development of new or existing product with existing research
Cluster Strategic Basic Research (CSBO)
Innovative research that offers prospects for economic or societal applications such as a new generation of products, processes or services
ICON
Highly innovative, interdisciplinary collaborative research between research institutes and industry. Universities/research centers receive 100% funding
COOCK
Knowledge transfer projects that accelerate the introduction of technology to a broad group of companies through use cases
TETRA
Accelerating the introduction of technology developed by colleges/universities to enterprises and NGOs