Disclaimer: This page exclusively serves information purposes and is not an exhaustive database of projects funded by the Recovery and Resilience Facility. Notably, the map provides a snapshot of projects based on the current status of their implementation. It does not reflect the distribution of the projects funded by the Recovery and Resilience Facility across the different entities within Belgium. The map will be regularly updated to include additional projects and information. The showcase of the projects in this page is without prejudice to any future assessment by the Commission in the context of the verification of the satisfactory fulfilment of milestones and targets pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2021/241 of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the Recovery and Resilience Facility.
The measure references mentioned below are those contained in the Annex to the Council Implementing Decision on the approval of the assessment of the recovery and resilience plan for Belgium and allow for easy identification of the measures.
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‘Improved energy subsidy scheme’ of the Flemish Region
(reference R-1.01 in the Belgian Recovery and Resilience Plan)
In 2022, Flanders introduced a reformed subsidy for renewable energy and energy efficiency and a new support scheme for demolition-reconstruction. The measures aim at supporting private home renovations in the Flemish Region.
Additionally, as part of this measure, the energy label premium was revised in order to reward owners who renovate poorly isolated buildings, and over 8,000 grants for investments in home batteries and smart control appliances have already been provided.
The schemes, which will receive EUR 243 million of funding from the Recovery and Resilience Facility, are expected to result in the energy efficient renovation of almost 200,000 homes by mid-2025.
More information can be found on the project webpage here and on the website of the Flemish government here.
‘Improved energy subsidy scheme’ of the Brussels-Capital Region
(reference R-1.02 in the Belgian Recovery and Resilience Plan)
In 2022, several grants for energy-efficient renovations in the Brussels region were reformed and merged into a single instrument and one-stop shop (RENOLUTION).
This has made it easier for homeowners to ask for financial support and to verify the amount of funding they are entitled to for the improvement of the energy efficiency of their homes. All through a single procedure and a single portal.
With EUR 16 million of funding, the Recovery and Resilience Facility will support the energy efficient renovation of around 3,700 homes under this scheme.
More information can be found on the project webpage here or on the RENOLUTION webpage here.
‘Life-long learning’ of the Flemish Community
(reference R-5.04 in the Belgian Recovery and Resilience Plan)
Flanders plans to introduce an individual learning and career account for citizen with the aim to increase adult participation in life-long learning.
This will enable citizens to access information on their learning rights and the related support measures available to them in one place, thus improving transparency and inclusion. In preparation for the development of this account, in 2022, the Flemish government and social partners published a vision paper.
More information can be found on the project webpage here or in the vision paper here.
‘Reform of support to jobseekers in Wallonia’ of the Walloon Region
(reference R-5.05 in the Belgian Recovery and Resilience Plan)
This reform was adopted in 2021 to better support jobseekers in Wallonia. Through the use of digital tools, remote support will be offered to the most independent job seekers, whereas stronger face-to-face support will be given to those who need it the most.
Useful information on the skills of job seekers and their professional history will be stored to offer targeted support. Assistance will, in particular, be given to jobseekers who are not in education, employment, or training (NEETs).
More information can be found on the project webpage here.
‘Renovation of public buildings’ of the Brussels-Capital Region
(reference I-1.08 in the Belgian Recovery and Resilience Plan)
With EUR 32 million of support from the Recovery and Resilience facility, in 2022, the Brussels-Capital Region developed a one-stop-shop to facilitate and accelerate deep energy renovations of public buildings of local and regional authorities in Brussels. Additionally, the Region will finance energy subsidies for the selected public renovation works. The measure aims at covering all types of use of public buildings and renovate an estimated total surface of 34,000 m² by 30 June 2026, achieving on average at least a 30% reduction of primary energy demand.
More information can be found on the website of Renoclick here or on the project webpage: here
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‘Cycling infrastructure’ of the Flemish Region
(reference I-3.01 in the Belgian Recovery and Resilience Plan)
With over EUR 345 million, the Recovery and Resilience Facility supports the construction of 139 km of new bike lanes in Flanders and the refurbishment of another 1351 km. This investment promotes road safety and reduces congestion and pollution. In June 2022, 74 km of improved bike lanes had been completed and 132 km were being upgraded. All works are expected to be completed by June 2026.
More information can be found on the project webpage here.
‘Charging stations’ of the Flemish Region
(reference I-3.19 in the Belgian Recovery and Resilience Plan)
With EUR 29.5 million of support from the Recovery and Resilience Facility, 30,000 public and semi-public (accessible 24/7) charging points will be installed in Flanders by June 2026. Concessions for the infrastructure have already been awarded to companies who will take care of the roll-out.
More information can be found on the project webpage here.
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‘Digisprong’ of the Flemish Community
(reference I-4.01 and R-4.01 in the Belgian Recovery and Resilience Plan)
The main aim of the measure, which was achieved in 2022, is to provide a digital device to all school students. Additionally, effective learning tools and training will be provided to teachers to improve their digital skills, and schools will be supported in adapting their curricula to the digital transition by setting up a central knowledge and advisory centre.
Around EUR 319 million from the Recovery and Resilience Facility are allocated to the support of this investment. More than 3700 schools have already benefited from the “Digisprong”.
This investment was accompanied by a reform strengthening Information and Communication Technology (ICT) education, media literacy and computational thinking, as well as the role of ICT coordinators in schools in order to promote effective ICT school policies.
More information can be found on the webpage of the Flemish government here or on the project webpage here and here:
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‘Personalised guidance in compulsory education’ of the French Community
(reference I-4.03 in the Belgian Recovery and Resilience Plan)
With around EUR 27 million, the Recovery and Resilience Facility supports the allocation of additional resources (e.g. teachers, educators, psychological support staff) to schools with a view to respond to the psychosocial, educational and pedagogical problems of pupils in primary and secondary schools, and to combat the spread of educational disadvantage and early school leaving as a result of COVID-19. These resources are currently being deployed to 531 schools.
More information can be found on the project webpage here.
‘Digital transformation of education’ of the German-speaking Community
(reference I-4.06 in the Belgian Recovery and Resilience Plan)
In order to improve the overall performance of the education system, laptops and IT support were provided to all teachers in German-speaking schools in Belgium. By 2024, all students in German-speaking secondary schools will also have received their laptops. The measure will also support the promotion of skills and training for pupils and teachers.
This investment receives EUR 5.5 million from the Recovery and Resilience Facility.
More information can be found on the webpage of the German-speaking Community here or on the project webpage here.
‘Off-shore energy island’ of the Federal State
(reference I-1.21 in the Belgian Recovery and Resilience Plan)
The Recovery and Resilience Facility will finance the development of an offshore energy hub (‘energy island’) in the Belgian part of the North Sea to allow for the connection of 3.5 GW of future offshore wind energy to the onshore electricity grid. The energy island will be the first of its kind worldwide and will facilitate the integration and import of more renewable energy in and around the North Sea by connecting to other countries or regions. Technical and environmental studies are being finalized. In December 2022, the Federal government and the Belgian network operator Elia signed an agreement concerning the financial support of EUR 100 million from the Recovery and Resilience Facility, in the presence of the head of the representation of the European Commission to Belgium. Construction works on the 5-hectare island should be completed by Q2 2025.
More information and press releases can be found on the webpage of Elia here and here or on the project webpage here.
Project video: Elia Energy Island OT
‘Development of an AI institute in order to use this technology to meet societal challenges’ of the Brussels-Capital Region
(reference I-2.14 in the Belgian Recovery and Resilience Plan)
An ‘AI for the Common Good Institute Brussels’ (FARI) was established with the support of the Recovery and Resilience Facility, in order to promote the human-centric use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in areas such as health and well-being, environment, mobility, energy, and media and democracy. The institute is built on three pillars: (1) AI Research and Innovation Hub: joining forces between academia, industry, policy-makers and citizens to develop AI solutions that are widely accepted, (2) AI & Society Think Tank: reflecting on and positioning of AI in society; and (3) AI test and Experience Lab: showcasing AI and data driven technologies to create awareness for the general public and industry (including a training dimension). Pillars (1) and (3) are supported by the Recovery and Resilience Facility, with around €10 million. The first 4 pilot projects were completed in early 2022, and services to local authorities such as city-scale digital twin support in urban planning and citizen engagement will be completed by Q4 2024.
More information can be found on the webpage of the FARI Institute here or on the project webpage here.
‘EU Biotech School and Health Hub’ of the Walloon Region
(reference I-5.02 in the Belgian Recovery and Resilience Plan)
This investment, supported by the Recovery and Resilience Facility with around EUR 25 million all cover the construction and equipment of a training centre of 5.500 m² located in the BioPark in Gosselies (Hainaut). The centre will focus on developing skills for the further development of the biotech/biopharma sector and on delivering training programmes structured around four pillars: STIM immersion, Bioproduction and supply chain, Data and digital, General and mini-MBA. Infrastructure will be put at the disposal of students, jobseekers, researchers and firms of all sizes. Construction works started in December 2022 and will be completed by the second half of 2025.
More information and press releases can be found on the webpage of the EU Biotech Campus here or on the project webpage here and the website of the Walloon government here.
Project video: https://fb.watch/irweXw3DlZ/