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The Wallonian Digital Agency, under the DigitalWallonia4.AI programme, has supported over 500 AI projects across Walloon companies and public organisations. These projects span various levels of technological maturity and aim to drive innovation and adoption of AI technologies. The agency's efforts extend beyond start-ups to encompass broader public and private sector engagement.

Leuven.AI promotes AI research at Leuven University, focusing on innovative AI applications, ethics, and cross-disciplinary approaches. It collaborates with academia, industry, and policymakers to address societal challenges and drive AI innovation.

UGENT.AI promotes AI research at Ghent University, focusing on innovative AI applications, ethics, and cross-disciplinary approaches. It collaborates with academia, industry, and policymakers to address societal challenges and drive AI innovation.

TRAIL fosters ethical AI development through collaborative research, industry partnerships, and the ARIAC project, advancing innovation in sectors such as healthcare and energy while prioritising transparency and societal impact.

Tremplin IA focuses on developing Proofs of Concept for AI projects over six months. It enables organisations to assess the feasibility of innovative AI solutions, with calls for projects made available periodically.

Start IA provides 40 hours of support to companies by an AI expert. The goal of Start IA is to identify, based on the company’s activity and data, potential projects where AI technologies can add value.

Innovation and Enterprise Flanders allocated approximately EUR 97 million in 2024 to fund AI innovation projects, fostering research excellence and strengthening innovation capacity across industries. This funding supports bottom-up initiatives, enabling businesses to develop and implement cutting-edge AI solutions that drive economic growth and technological advancement.

The Research Foundation Flanders funded approximately EUR 22 million annually for fundamental and basic AI research in 2024. These funds support bottom-up initiatives in academia.

Innoviris, the Brussels research and innovation agency, plays a key role in funding and supporting AI research and innovation.

FARI, a joint initiative of VUB and ULB, coordinates 300 researchers to develop AI, data, and robotics solutions. Projects range from AI for public safety to sustainable urban innovations. The institute bridges interdisciplinary research with practical applications, advancing AI for societal benefit.

The EDIH in Brussels supports SMEs in sustainable digital innovation using AI and emerging technologies. It aims to strengthen the digital capabilities of Brussels' industrial landscape, comprising predominantly SMEs. Strategic goals include economic, social, and environmental transitions and post-COVID recovery. The hub is implemented by Agoria, Sirris, BeCentral, Université libre de Bruxelles (ULB), and VUB, providing services to over 1,500 companies.

DIGITALIS is designed to support Flemish manufacturing SMEs in their digital and green transition, equipping them with the necessary tools to stay competitive in an evolving industrial landscape.

The Flanders AI European Digital Innovation Hub (EDIH) aims to accelerate AI adoption among SMEs by offering a neutral, integrated, and accessible service ecosystem.

Established under FPS BOSA, the AI Fund supports applied AI research in domains prioritised by the National Convergence Plan, including health, cybersecurity, and AI development.

The Flanders AI Research Programme (FAIR) funds AI research to support both industry innovation and societal progress. It promotes collaborative projects in advanced technologies, sustainable practices, and interdisciplinary research. The programme helps strengthen Flanders’ AI capabilities in both academia and industry.

Flanders participates in the EuroHPC LUMI supercomputing consortium to provide researchers with access to world-class Tier 0 supercomputing. This enables advanced AI, data science, and simulation-based research. Participation also allows Belgium to benefit from expertise sharing and cost-efficient access to Europe’s most powerful supercomputers.

The Flemish AI Academy (VAIA) provides education and training in AI for researchers, professionals, and entrepreneurs. It coordinates AI learning opportunities across Flemish universities and research institutions. VAIA also identifies gaps in AI training and develops new courses to address them.

The Adoption and Exploitation of AI in Agriculture programme supports the use of AI-driven automation in agriculture and industry. It funds R&D projects, including EU-supported initiatives, to promote digitalisation in agriculture and food sectors. The initiative aims to increase efficiency and innovation in farming and agri-food operations.

This Federal Government initiative collects proposals from citizens and experts on government reform and democracy development. AI processes and analyses these ideas to generate insights for policymaking, culminating in a public report.

In Flemish policymaking, AI is used for intelligent image recognition to support mobility and environmental efforts. Applications include traffic analysis, congestion prediction, and salting actions on highways. Other uses comprise flood mapping, agricultural monitoring, and soil sealing detection.