The “Fonds de Maturation” [Maturation Funds] programme is to fund projects relating to achievement of the “proof of concept” of results of scientific research for commercial use.
Proof of concept projects can cover fields as diverse as:
The programme is available to Wallonia-Brussels Academy (UMONS, ULB) members wishing to carry out a proof of concept on the results of research funded by the Walloon Region (projects funded under ERDF Structural Funds are excluded).
The application form has been simplified to limit the time needed to complete the dossier. The latter should comprise two pages and include the following:
The application form (“expression of interest”) is attached as a file.
Read the complete call
Download the application form
Download the Maturation Funds projects evaluation criteria